Cedric Turnbore

The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) was established to operate Huntington Place, the convention and exhibition center in Detroit. Its strategic focus centers on five key areas: financial stability and transparency, customer service improvement, facility improvement, staff training and responsiveness, and communications and marketing. The Authority is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience and transforming Huntington Place into a world-class facility.

The meeting included the approval of the proposed agenda for the current date and addressed several items forwarded by the Capital Committee, such as the approval of a policy for DRCFA Surplus Material Handling and the recommended procurement of steel beams for the Second Ave. Jump Span. The Capital Committee report covered updates on the CCE Program (including the SkyBridge Connector and JLA Garage Repairs), the Master Plan, and the Second Ave. project status, alongside a Capital Improvement Dashboard update. The CEO report involved the approval of a Payment Approval and Disbursement Policy, the presentation of the December 2025 Hotel Construction Report, and the DRCFA Financial Reports for November 30, 2025. The Board also approved a request for a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged material.

This document presents the operating, capital, and debt service budget for the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority for Fiscal Year 2026. It outlines the financial and operational plan to support the organization's vision of being a leading convention destination, allocating resources to achieve objectives defined in its Business Plan. Key long-term goals include achieving $1 billion in annual economic impact, delivering best-in-class customer service, developing sustainable infrastructure, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability through diverse revenue sources.

The meeting included approvals for contracts, contract amendments, and change orders, particularly those reviewed and forwarded by the Capital Committee. Key approvals included a five-year contract to CleanShield and JCI Inc., a contract extension to Johnson Controls, a five-year hourly labor contract to Testing Engineers & Consultants, and the JLA Garage Budget Allocation and Schedule Extension Phase 1.2 Quantity Overages. There were also approvals for scope and cost amendments to Roncelli Brinker for the Skybridge Connector Project Facade, as well as steel, concrete, and masonry packages. The DRCFA Capital Committee Report covered updates on the Skybridge Connector, JLA Parking Garage Repairs, Master Plan, and Second Ave. Additionally, there was discussion regarding a budget assignment for Structure S04 and a contract amendment for Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. The meeting also featured a DRCFA CEO Report, unfinished and new business discussions, a General Counsel request for a closed session, public comment, and consideration of a resolution to adjourn.

The meeting included reviewing and forwarding contracts, contract amendments, and change orders by the Capital Committee. Key items for approval included snow removal assignment, renewal of health coverage, awarding a contract for content creator agency services, replacement of copier/printer equipment, revenue contract for crib space rentals, generator service contract, labor-only contracts for HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services, a new contract for software upgrades, a temporary contract extension for a beverage provider, renewal of a ticketing service contract, renewal of a security guard services contract, cross-program budget transfers, approval for a designated representative for garage project repairs, and amendments related to the Skybridge Connector Project. The CEO report covered legislative updates, municipal bond financing, and the 2026 calendar. Updates were provided on the Capital Improvement Program, Master Plan, parking study, Second Avenue project, JLA Parking Garage repairs, and the Skybridge Connector. The board also discussed unfinished and new business, considered attorney-client privileged material in a closed session, and invited public comment.