Lack of funds for parking garage worries Redmond.

Byline: Jeff McDonald

May 26--Plans to revitalize downtown Redmond with as much as $90 million in redevelopment projects could collapse if the city cannot work out a deal to pay for a parking garage, according to City Manager Mike Patterson.

Without the garage, The ODS Cos. could nix its plans to build a $22 million office and dental-hygienist school downtown with 120 employees.

It also could jeopardize a planned renovation of the historic Redmond Hotel.

"I think people need to realize that it is very possible for this (ODS) deal to fall apart," Patterson said. "The loss of this deal could really hurt downtown Redmond."

Loss of …