At least $65 million going to project management team for Dallas convention center improvements

Written By KSG

Nathan Collins, KERA News
September 13, 2023

The Dallas City Council has approved paying at least $65 million to a project management team for improvements to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The contract also includes a $4 million contingency fund to extend the contract if necessary and another $2 million for “potential scope enhancements.” The item passed by a vote of 12-1. Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, who represents District 8, abstained from the vote and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson was absent.

Inspire Dallas, LLC, will be managing the multi-billion dollar convention center project. Jack Matthews, the head of Matthews Southwest, will lead the team.

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