BOS Center expansion support resolution
Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium AuthorityIllinois- Detected
- Aug 31, 2026
- 67 days ago
- Sector
- Capital Projects
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From the meeting
At its August 31, 2026 meeting, SMEAA adopted Resolution No. 2026-2 supporting Sangamon County's proposal to expand the BOS Center. The resolution said the county had nearly finished a four-month pre-development period with Garfield Public/Private, including preliminary design and engineering, cost estimates, financial modeling, a bond underwriter selection, a parking study, and a second feasibility study.
The expansion would add a proposed 30,000- to 40,000-square-foot master ballroom and would be financed by a countywide Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax of up to 3%. The board encouraged the county board to approve the matter at its September 1 meeting.
- Meeting date
- August 31, 2026
- Agency
- Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority
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