Charleston committee approves revised Coliseum rates, equipment purchase and multi-item budget amendment

A Charleston City Council committee on Oct. 12 approved a package of administrative measures that updated rental rates for the Charleston Coliseum Convention Center and the municipal auditorium; authorized a $51,999 purchase of four mobile truck lifts; established a new municipal-auditorium capital projects fund; and adopted an amendment to the city’s FY2024–25 general fund budget that reallocates money across multiple programs.

The committee heard brief presentations on each item and voted by voice to adopt them. Most presenters said the changes were technical or routine but needed to be formalized in city records.

The revised schedule of fees, rates and charges for the Charleston Coliseum Convention Center and the municipal auditorium (Resolution 25-2) was introduced by Miss Marchett. Marshcett said the Coliseum/municipal-auditorium board last reviewed and adjusted rates in 2021, approved an updated schedule at its October meeting and corrected technical items in December; the exhibit attached to the resolution shows changes in red. Patrick Leahy, the Coliseum Convention Center general manager, was present to answer questions. The committee adopted Resolution 25-2 by voice vote.

The committee next authorized the purchase of four mobile truck lifts for MAPPA Auto Parts (Resolution 25-6). Staff said the total purchase price is $51,999 to replace a set of lifts purchased…