Authorize $80 million agreement for Civic Center Phase 1B construction

Civic Center Phase 1BContractsCommunity Economic DevelopmentResolution

In Plain English

The city plans to build Phase 1B of the new Civic Center project. Richmond Civic Center Partners will handle construction under an agreement capped at $80 million. The total project budget including other costs reaches $94 million.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 58-07

Passed

6 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

The city council approved a construction agreement for Phase 1B of the new Civic Center, with Richmond Civic Center Partners handling the work under an $80 million cap. The total project budget including other costs will reach $94 million. The council passed the agreement with broad support in a 7-2 vote, with Mayor McLaughlin and Councilmember Butt dissenting. This moves forward a major public building project that will reshape the city's downtown government facilities.

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