Title
Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium Link Facility
Action
Action:
A. Approve the Economic Development Committee's recommendation to allocate the remaining $18.5 million in existing Community Investment Plan funds for Bojangles/Ovens Area Redevelopment to construct a new connector facility between the Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium,
B. Approve a contract in the amount up to $1,550,000 with Odell Associates, Inc. for architectural services for the Bojangles-Ovens Link Facility, and
C. Approve a contract in the amount up to $150,000 with Barnhill Contracting Company for pre-construction services for the Bojangles-Ovens Link Facility.
Body
Committee Chair:
?James Mitchell, Economic Development
Staff Resource(s):
Mike Davis, Engineering and Property Management
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Explanation
* The FY 2014 Community Investment Plan appropriated $25 million for Bojangles Coliseum/Ovens Auditorium area redevelopment as part of Eastside investments.
* Following the purchase and demolition of the adjacent EconoLodge Motel and construction of additional parking at the site, $18.5 million in original project funding remains.
* A new "Link" facility is proposed to connect Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium and address strategic hospitality needs for both facilities.
* Objectives of the Link are to:
* Enhance key entertainment and tourism assets in east Charlotte,
* Support continued growth in and around the Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium area,
* Maintain the strong historical significance of the Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium,
* Strengthen partnerships with the Charlotte Checkers and Blumenthal Performing Arts, and
* Expand both facilities to accommodate: pre-function and hospitality space, concession needs, restrooms, offices for Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) and partners, and storage for both facilities.
* This proposed...
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