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Newport approves land purchases, road access and construction bids to support police relocation and parks
Summary
Council approved purchase of roughly 8 acres of the Old Ryan's property for $150,000 for a new police department and animal-control site, bought two lots beside Park to Float for $50,000 total, closed an alley to expand parkland, and awarded bids for vehicles and a $95,862 renovation of the Tanner Community Center to accommodate police operations.
The Newport City Council approved several actions Tuesday to support the city’s recovery and capital plans, including land purchases for a future police department, park expansion and multiple equipment and construction bids.
Land and parks: Council approved purchase of about 8 acres of the Old Ryan’s property for $150,000. City administrators said the deal would provide roughly six acres for a new police department and animal-control facility plus about two acres for a 60-foot right-of-way to extend Main…
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