Theater Update

It is time to update you on the proposed Century Theater. You may remember that the twice scheduled groundbreaking occurred in October; in time for the election. You may also remember that the City touted the event in the Connection and through articles particularly in the Post and Sentinel. I in turn posted several articles stating that the groundbreaking was an election ploy in that they were in no way sufficiently far enough along for the “event”.
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In response to my postings, the City claimed the actual construction would begin in December or January and I countered that it would not occur until February at the earliest if at all. I have to retract my statement and say March, not February, if at all. If the City and Century start telling you the truth they will be able to claim some underground utility work only in February.
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As of the current date, the staff still has to finish the review of the building’s construction plans and those of an engineering firm for the utilities and intersection improvements. It will then be time for Century’s consultant to respond to the City review. The next step will require Century to finalize the plans for an additional review. That could result in the issuances of the necessary building permits; finally. Maybe March is too early. More later.