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Save ECPAC

1142 Seat Performing Arts Center
Closed for 2.5 years.
Consultant said $4.3 million upgrades needed.

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History

Built in 1975-1977 using $800K from Grossmont Cuyamaca College budget.
$2.1 million construction budget
Mayor of El Cajon joined with Mayor of La Mesa to raise $400K for seats, sound, lights.
Originally 1200 seats, modified to 1130 seats plus 12 wheelchair locations.
In 1990, Grossmont College hired a new manager for the theater who changes the venue's name to "Theater East" and focused primarily on educational presentations.
1993 - College hired the Christian Community Theater (CCT) to manage the theater
1995 - Property transferred to the City of El Cajon for $1.
1997 - Management turned over to the Arts Center Foundation
ACF folded and turned over to CCT / Art Beat Management, 2005 after Blue Ribbon Commission.
Closed Jan 2010. GCCA was allowed to complete their contracted engagements.
2010-03 - Consultant Kurt Swanson submitted a plant to remodel the theater for $4.3 million.
2012-03-13 - El Cajon votes to negotiate to demolish the theater and replace it with a hotel.
2012-03-26 - Save ECPAC committee formed
2012-04-23 - Toured the theater and resolved the likely cost to reopen the theater: $250K for roofing, painting, unknowns.
June 21 - Submitted plan to the City of El Cajon.

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