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Charlotte Convention Center Expansion and Updates
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Staff Resource(s):
Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services
Tom Murray, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
William Haas, Engineering and Property Management
Time: 30 minutes
Explanation
§ On September 12, 2016, City Council received a presentation on Charlotte Convention Center long-term needs, including investments for additional and reconfigured meeting space, enhanced technology and increased connection to Uptown hospitality, tourism locations and amenities.
§ On January 9, 2017, City Council approved $1.6 million for Convention Center schematic design (35% design phase).
§ Schematic design is now complete, and City/CRVA staff is ready to complete the design.
§ CRVA staff will present an overview of the proposed investments and next steps.
Future Action
§ At the September 25 Council Business meeting, City Council will be asked to take these actions:
- Approve a contract with the CRVA to reimburse expenditures incurred from a design contract with an architectural firm and a pre-construction contract with a construction management firm. Reimbursement will occur upon issuance of COPs for construction of the Convention Center Improvements.
§ In early 2019, Council will be asked to approve a full construction contract with a construction management firm.