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Newton staff outlines phased plan, CDBG bid for proposed theme park; LMI survey required
Summary
City staff told commissioners the Riller Foundation-led theme-park project will be phased and that the city plans to apply for a CDBG grant of roughly $700,000–$800,000 with a $140,000–$200,000 match; a communitywide LMI survey and an updated engineering estimate from Shaffer Architecture are pending.
Newton officials used their meeting to update the City Commission on plans for a proposed theme-park project and a potential Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application.
Daniela, the staff member leading the briefing, said the Riller Foundation is partnering with USD 373, the Public Building Commission and the Newton Recreation Commission on the project and that the original $2 million budget “will be phased” so the city can pursue grant funding. She told commissioners the CDBG request…
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