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Columbia Restoration Group Wants Hotel Tax Funding

Columbia Restoration Group Wants Hotel Tax Funding
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Feb. 19, 2019 | PADUCAH
By West Kentucky Star Staff Feb. 19, 2019 | 10:36 PM | PADUCAH
At Tuesday'a special called joint meeting of the Paducah City Commission and McCracken Fiscal Court, an update was given on work to restore the Columbia Theatre.

Darlene Mazzone and Hal Sullivan of Paducah Art House Alliance (PAHA) made a presentation about the historic theatre at 510 Broadway. Their plan is to turn it into an art house venue for foreign and independent films, an educational space for workshops and activities, and a space to hold live performances and special events.  

Over the past few years, PAHA and volunteers have worked on several projects, including cleaning out the facility, salvaging architectural items, restoring the original fire curtain, and conducting abatement.  

After getting bids for Phase I of the building's restoration, which would stabilize the facility and restore the façade, PAHA is asking the city and county to approve the use of part of the Transient Room Tax (also called the Hotel Tax) to fund a bond for the $1.5 million project. 

Both government bodies said they would like to see financial information on the current commitments for the tax before making a decision. 

Elected officials from both bodies discussed holding joint meetings on a more regular basis to discuss a variety of topics. Tentative dates for joint meetings are March 19 and April 16.
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