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Durham Convention Center and Headquarter Hotel Market and Financial Feasibility Study (45min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 3, 2025
Request for Board Action:
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The Board of County Commissioners is requested to receive a presentation of the completed feasibility study and recommendations from representatives of Hunden Partners, the City of Durham General Services Department and Durham Next; to engage in a question-and-answer session with the presenters; and to provide feedback on the next phase of project assessment. The initial study was funded by the City of Durham. The next phase of the project is expected to be funded by Durham Next.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The proposed Convention Center Headquarters and Hotel Project promises to align with the Durham County’s Strategic Plan Areas of Regional Leadership (RL 1), Empowered Community (EC 3) and Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment (SI 1).
Resource Persons: Jina Propst, Director, City of Durham General Services and Susan Amey, President & CEO of Discover Durham (Acting Interim Executive Director of Durham Next.)
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends the Board hear the report and recommendations of the feasibility study and provide feedback for the next phase of assessment.
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County Manager: ____________________________