TROY -- City officials say legal actions are to blame for scuttling the proposed 11-theater Bow Tie multiplex at 1 Monument Square — yet again leaving the site's fate in limbo.

Mayor Patrick Madden confirmed that the $22.7 million proposal was withdrawn in a statement issued late Friday afternoon, citing "multiple and ongoing legal actions brought by a neighboring property owner" against the city and Bow Tie Cinemas.

"We are deeply disappointed with this lost opportunity to construct a world-class cinema in the Collar City," he said.

Judge Development Corp., through its affiliated liability companies 251 River Street and 225 River Street, sued the city, Bow Tie and developer Bonacio Construction on Sept. 1 in state Supreme Court. Judge Development claimed the city made errors in its environmental review and the theaters would be partially built on city parkland.

Madden said he and his administration and representatives from Bonacio Construction met with Judge Development several times but could not come to a "mutually agreeable resolution."

Bow Tie officials had said they wanted to start building this fall and be able to open the theaters in time for the 2018 holiday season.

An earlier version of the project brought out concerns about how the complex would mesh with the 19th century architecture prevalent downtown. Bow Tie then altered those plans.

Most recently, features touted included a seating capacity of 1,256, electric reclining seats with beverage and food service inside the theaters and parking on site for 105 vehicles and 100 bicycles.

A proposed party room with a sunset riverview balcony overlooking the Hudson River was to be built at the back of the theater. Murals were to depict Troy's theater and movie-making history.

The theater proposal was fourth try toward redeveloping the former City Hall site of a little more than an acre. The previous three, setting out a mix of housing and commercial development, were also withdrawn. Judge Development's proposal was dropped by the city officials when it declined to share financial information.

A city Planning Commission in July meeting drew many comments in support of a downtown multiplex, which had a projection of attracting 10,000 moviegoers a week.

Instead, it's back to the drawing board.

"I was concerned from the outset that there was various impediments for this project to come to fruition, Council President Carmella Mantello said in a statement. "I was hopeful that these impediments could be overcome. However, I will once again recommend that we have an open and transparent process in determining the best and most practical (use) of this property."

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