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Today's Poll!JC Council modifies pending RFP for conference center
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The Jefferson City Council made no decision on a proposed request for proposals for a conference center Monday, but directed staff to make some changes to the draft.
At a council work session, City Administrator outlined the latest draft of the RFP for the conference center. Nickolaus said the city is trying to search for a potential partner, not outline specifics or look for design concepts at this stage.
“There is no pretty picture with this RFP,” Nickolaus said. “Just tell us what’s your general ....
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LuckNLove 7 months, 4 weeks ago
I must have missed something... I could have sworn that the conference center was voted out?
hudson 7 months, 4 weeks ago
they only listen to voters when the vote goes the way they want.
sweet1 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I just signed an invoice for $3400 for a 1-day meeting I had to hold in Columbia. The sooner a real confernece center comes to Jeff City, the better.
LuckNLove 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I haven't held any meetings/conferences like that so I'm just curious... How much would the conference/meeting be if it were in JCMO? Does it depend on the number of guest, length of stay, etc? Do you work for a private or public entity? Is it the local taxpayers responsibility to consume the cost of funding the project, after all they are just consumers.
sweet1 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Those figures are only for the meeting rooms (3), meals and the rental of 2 screens. Attendees were approx. 50 people. That doesn't take into account the sleeping rooms or other area business impact. This is a fairly small function for a non-profit group, not a personal event.
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