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Council approves higher Star Center package; members debate $45M vs. $64.4M figures
Summary
After public concern about a reported increase in the Star Center project cost, the Northlake Town Council voted 5–2 to approve the item tied to the guaranteed maximum price and funding plan; staff said the building remains a $45 million GMP plus $2.2 million in energy upgrades and that site work is funded separately through a TERS mechanism.
The Northlake Town Council voted 5–2 on Oct. 10 to approve the item tied to the Star Center construction package after a lengthy public exchange over project costs and funding sources.
Mayor Brian Montane told the council the facility’s core building is covered by the bond‑funded guaranteed maximum price and “the building itself is still 45,000,000 plus 2,200,000.0” for energy upgrades, paid in part through anticipated federal grants and energy‑efficiency measures. Drew (staff) and other presenters said site improvements — parking, drainage and some sewer capacity work — will be funded through the town’s TERS program (a dedicated…
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