2024-99

THE CITY OF NEWPORT

RESOLUTION

OF THE

COUNCIL

No. 2024-99

WHEREAS, The Naval War College completed a 150-page plan titled: Project 150: Building Capacity: Fulfilling a Vision prepared by Brent D. Glass and Associates in July 2024 and posted on the Naval War College’s internal website for public consumption; AND

WHEREAS, The report assesses the feasibility for a Warfighting Center located inside the Naval base and a new educational and cultural complex for international, Forum, Archives, and museums; AND

WHEREAS, A new international forum is set to have an 800-seat auditorium with parking available. This cost is estimated at 78.7 million dollars for the auditorium and a 16.8-million-dollar project to cover the cost of the parking lot. Making this the largest development project in Newport History; AND

WHEREAS, 58 interviews were conducted from “community stakeholders” within Newport.

WHEREAS, No information has been shared with the majority of the council; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, The city council requests an explanation of the genesis of this report be requested from the Naval War College; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, The city council expects a full accounting of how this plan impacts Newport’s ability to develop the land in accordance with the North End Urban plan which includes open space and recreational facilities.

ANGELA LIMA
JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO
LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
CHARLIE HOLDER

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
September 11, 2024

LAURA C SWISTAK, CMC
CITY CLERK