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Downtown Redevelopment Authority — Sept. 18, 2025: legal contract ratified; financial and Lot 24 approvals

VancouverSep 18, 20252 min read

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The Downtown Redevelopment Authority met Sept. 18, 2025 at City Hall. A temporary chair was appointed; the board met in executive session on legal risk; the board ratified a contract for legal services and approved August financials, claims and vouchers, capital expenses, an interlocal agreement second amendment, and a Lot 24 amendment. Board members Hutton, Donovan and Kee were excused.

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Appointed Marc Fazio as Temporary Chair (motion approved 3-0).
Excused absences of Brad Hutton, Tom Donovan and Kathleen Kee (motion approved).
Held executive session (11:06–11:29 am) to discuss proposed risk of actions with legal counsel under RCW 42.30.110(i)(iii).
Ratified contract for legal services (motion approved).
Approved July 17 minutes (motion approved).
Accepted August financial update.
Approved claims and vouchers (motion approved).
Approved capital expenses (motion approved).
Approved Interlocal Agreement Second Amendment (motion approved); clarification confirmed that timeline is from the original agreement.
Approved Lot 24 Amendment (motion approved).

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