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    Browns Backing Out of Plan for Practice Facility at Tuttle Park

    The Cleveland Browns have backed out of a plan to build a practice facility at Tuttle Park in the University District.

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    The Browns notified the city today that the proposal – which called for a new, larger recreation center at the park as well as three new practice fields and other improvements – would not be moving forward.

    “From the beginning, the concept of redeveloping the Tuttle Park Community Center has been about working with partners to find ways to maximize facilities and programming for our residents,” said Director Tony Collins of the Recreation and Parks Department, in a statement. “Moving forward, we will continue to explore partnerships that will enhance the services we provide to all of those we serve.”

    The plan had called for the city, Franklin County, and the Browns to each contribute about $5 million to the project, with the city maintaining ownership of the park land and the new recreation center. Recreation and Parks would have continued to be in charge of the daily operation of the center.

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