Albany Convention Center Authority

The board discussed and reviewed financial reports and the annual audit, including the adoption of the 2025 Financial Audit Report and the 2025 PAAA Annual Report for submission via PARIS. Additionally, the board approved several change orders for the facility at 126 State Street, covering access control, CCTV, audio/visual infrastructure, kitchen design and equipment, broadband and network infrastructure, motorized exterior window shades, and exterior building signage.

The meeting included reports on the first quarter performance, economic impact, and occupancy data. The Board reviewed March financial statements and received an update regarding the 126 State Street project, including a resolution authorizing the temporary use of reserve funds for prepaid rent obligations pending the disbursement of a state grant. Legal reports and executive director reports were also presented.

This document outlines the expansion plans for the Albany Capital Center at 126 State Street, a $54 million project funded in part by a $10 million grant from New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The expansion will introduce five new meeting rooms, a spacious main ballroom, a grand historic ballroom, and a 3,000-square-foot outdoor event courtyard. Upon its scheduled completion, the facility will boast 84,000 square feet of versatile space, significantly increasing its capacity to host large-scale events. The initiative aims to revitalize downtown Albany, enhance its status as a premier event destination, and drive economic development, tourism, and community engagement.

Key discussions and approvals during the meeting included the election of a new Board Treasurer (Resolution 09-25). The board unanimously approved a Lease Agreement with CIDC Albany CC, LLC (Resolution 10-25), which features a 30-year term with a purchase option, where lease payments correspond to bond debt payments. Furthermore, the authority approved an agreement with Albany County for Reserve Fund Replenishment (Resolution 11-25) in the amount of $2.4 - 3.0 million to ensure bond holder comfort regarding debt service payments. Finally, an Administrative Services Funding Agreement with Albany County was also unanimously approved (Resolution 12-25).

The special board meeting addressed several resolutions. Key discussions involved the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement for 126 State Street, which was reviewed and unanimously approved. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a Variable Rate Non-Revolving Draw Down Loan with Keybank Nation Association or Key Government Finance, Inc., also pertaining to 126 State Street. Finally, Resolution 18-25, approving Capital Streets Professional Services, was reviewed for reasoning and procurement requirements before receiving unanimous approval.