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Washington council delays decision on Hanks Foundation amphitheater, asks for independent studies
Summary
City council reviewed a letter of intent from the Hanks Foundation to build a 5,000‑capacity amphitheater on about 50 acres of a 223‑acre city parcel, but members agreed to postpone action and asked for independent financial, market and sound studies before committing taxpayer resources.
The Washington City Council reviewed a letter of intent from the Hanks Foundation proposing to purchase or lease roughly 50 acres of the city’s 223‑acre property for an amphitheater, but members agreed on May 19 to delay any formal commitment and to seek independent studies first.
City Administrator Carr summarized the foundation’s proposal: the nonprofit would build an amphitheater with a maximum capacity of about 5,000 people (roughly 2,000 fixed seats and park‑style lawn seating), room for up to 1,700 parking spaces, concessions, restrooms and related utilities. The LOI asks the city to construct roadway, storm sewer, lighting, bike facilities and extend water and sewer to the site; staff estimated those roadway and utility costs at about $3.5…
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