PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Providence's Parks Department wants the next owner of Waterplace Pavilion to sign a 10-year lease to operate the three-story facility in Waterplace Park, which has been vacant for over a year.

The city posted an advertisement for the request for proposals, or RFP, earlier this month to seek a new tenant for the events space formerly held by Skyline at Waterplace. The RFP comes about a year after the Parks Department took over management of the building after the city settled with the former owner to evict them.

The Parks Department said it is seeking proposals for food, beverage or events services, "as well as other services, amenities, or vendors that promote the public good," according to the RFP.

City officials have previously confirmed they showed off the

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