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City of Laconia Finance Committee Meeting Minutes January 2026

BEDC Loan and Theater Ownership Transfer Reviewed

City of LaconiaBEDCJanuary 27, 2026

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Description

The Laconia Finance Committee reviewed the financial structure surrounding the Colonial Theatre, noting that BEDC, under 609 Main St LLC, was loaned about $8 million and pays roughly $42,000 per quarter in interest. The City has reduced the related bond from $6.7 million to $5 million, with interest paid from the downtown TIF, and is working with BEDC to transfer ownership of the theatre by the end of June 2026.

Contract Details

Vendor

BEDC

Agency

City of Laconia, NH

Contract Type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Document Date

January 27, 2026

Contract Term

City due to own Colonial Theatre by end of June 2026; historical loan and bond arrangements referenced

Renewal Date

2026-06-30

Renewal Info

Long-term financing arrangement involving BEDC and 609 Main St LLC continues as the City pays down a bond originally $6.7 million. No specific renewal or extension terms were discussed; focus is on eventual transfer of ownership by end of June 2026.

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