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Ellensburg conditionally selects Central Paving LLC for Fieldhouse; council discusses financing and operations
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to sign a conditional letter of intent selecting Central Paving LLC as the Ellensburg Fieldhouse developer under an RCW 35.42 lease/leaseback approach, with a not‑to‑exceed project cost of $16 million and financing/operations questions left for negotiation.
On March 2, 2026, the Ellensburg City Council authorized the mayor to sign a conditional letter of intent selecting Central Paving LLC as the developer for a proposed Ellensburg Fieldhouse at Rotary Park and directed staff to proceed with lease/leaseback negotiations under RCW 35.42.
City Manager Heidi Baron summarized the project history, noting the former racket center’s December 2022 fire elevated the fieldhouse as a community priority. Staff estimated preliminary capital costs in a wide range depending on delivery method and design;…
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