JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek City Council will consider asking voters to approve a $40 million bond referendum to fund a flagship performing art center project envisioned as a cultural landmark.

Since April, the council has discussed the creation of a $60 million arts center they say could transform fine arts and recreation in the community.

At their June 9 meeting, council members will review a draft referendum that could go on ballots in November. To place the referendum on that ballot, the Fulton County Board of Elections has requested notice by as late as July 1.

A work session will begin at 5 p.m. with a meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public and will be held at 11360 Lakefield Drive Johns Creek, GA 30097. To view an agenda or watch online, click here. 

For a $60 million project, a 30-year bond could increase property taxes by 12.13 percent. 

The center’s conceptual plan calls for an 800-seat performance hall, lobby, back-of-house stage and multipurpose room at a price tag of $60 million. An optional space for art classrooms would cost another $11 million.

Inspired by designs at The Boardwalk at Town Center, renderings of Medley, Town Center, the center’s facade could feature a curtain wall of glass panels in the main lobby and a combination of brick and aluminum composite material paneling in less prominent areas.