Columbus Tourism Amphitheater Funding Clock Extended to 2027
What happened
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau extended the deadline by one year for Columbus to utilize its $1 million share of funding for the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater on the Island. The extension sets the new end date for the interlocal agreement to September 30, 2027, a decision that the city council agreed to earlier this month. The city has spent over $3.5 million on the amphitheater since 2017, with additional funding provided by the city and the CVB.
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Why it matters
The CVB stated that the amphitheater is intended to promote tourism and encourage growth for Columbus by hosting large events that draw visitors to stay overnight. The extension allows the city more time to draw on the allocated funding for the completion of the project.
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Who's involved
- ColumbusThe city receiving the funding extension for the tourism project.
- Kevin StaffordThe City Engineer for Columbus, who commented on the funding process.
- city councilThe legislative body that approved the extension of the agreement.
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The entities involved
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Columbus
capital city of Ohio, United States of America
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Lowndes County
county in Georgia, United States