Summary
The City Council recently approved additional amphitheater funding using Tidelands money, to be repaid from amphitheater revenue once the venue opens in August. Committee members questioned whether that money could be drained from marine-related uses, and staff noted the bond refinancing now allows Tidelands funds to be redirected at the direction of the city manager and council.
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Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The amphitheater is funded by a Tidelands loan expected to be repaid from venue revenue opening in August, with no general fund dollars used.
The city gains a new entertainment venue and potential new revenue within the Tidelands Fund.
Marine Bureau stakeholders worry Tidelands loans to the amphitheater could leave the marina with a leaner budget if revenues fall short.
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