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Council authorizes $21.4M in Measure C revenue for Convention Center modernization, delegates CIP authority and brings projects under PLA
Summary
Council approved a staff recommendation to transfer about $21.4 million from Convention Center TOT revenues to a new CIP line for modernization (roof, central plant and related repairs), authorized delegation mechanics, and designated these projects as covered under the city's project labor agreement.
The City Council on Feb. 23 approved actions to begin a multi‑year modernization effort for the San Diego Convention Center, authorizing a FY26 itemized Convention Center revenue budget and a $21.4 million transfer to a new capital improvement project (CIP) line for urgent repairs.
Elif Chittin, director of the Engineering and Capital Projects Department, and Dominic Dass, interim deputy director, told the council the requested $21.4 million represents roughly 21.4% of the convention center's projected $45.6 million in TOT‑derived revenue for the year and will prioritize life‑safety and operational systems such as roof replacement and a central chilled‑water plant overhaul.
“Historic funding has focused…
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