Cedar Rapids Finalizes Casino Site Land Purchase
The City Council approved paying 415000 to Cedar Rapids Development Group LLC for land at the proposed casino site between A Avenue NW and Second Avenue SW and First and Third streets SW. City control will aid marketing and continued pursuit of a license after a prior state commission denial.
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Cedar Rapids Extends Lobbying Contract for Flood Protection
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids extends its contract with Kutak Rock LLP to secure federal funds for a flood protection project. The one year extension adds up to $50,000 in lobbying costs, with prior state funding totaling $264 million over 20 years. Federal funds may come in phases, possibly after Oct 1 2015. Senator Tom Harkin may push funding in the current federal budget.
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