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City outlines plans and financing steps to activate Geneva Car Barn and Onondaga sites in Excelsior
Summary
City staff described a phased activation of the Geneva Car Barn/Powerhouse and two Onondaga buildings, with a city commitment of about $6.0 million toward a $9.8 million Powerhouse budget and a plan to seek tax credits and select nonprofit tenants via an RFP to be released imminently.
City staff told the Budget & Finance Committee they are close to an activation plan for two Onondaga Street buildings and the Geneva Car Barn/Powerhouse in District 11, describing a phased approach, financing plan and a nonprofit‑focused RFP to identify operators.
Nicole Avril of the Recreation & Parks Department said the project is being developed in two phases to speed activation: Phase 1 would focus on the Powerhouse and Phase 2 on the larger Car Barn building. Avril estimated the…
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