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Raleigh council expedites Convention Center repairs after December roof fire, grants temporary manager authority
Summary
After a Dec. 1 exterior roof fire at the Raleigh Convention Center, city staff sought faster contracting and budget transfer authority to speed repairs and preserve booked events; council approved a time-limited expansion of the city manager's signing and transfer authority and asked for ongoing status updates.
A Dec. 1 roof fire at the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex caused exterior damage and water intrusion but spared interior event spaces, city staff told the Raleigh City Council on Jan. 6. Carrie Painter, representing the complex, said first responders brought the blaze under control in about 30 minutes and that emergency crews and contractors moved quickly to stabilize the building and limit further water damage.
Allison Bradshaw, the city's finance director, told council the city's property insurance covers up to $500 million in damages with a $100,000 city deductible and that…
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