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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
The FY 16-17 Adopted Budget for the Coliseum increases $615,148, or 2.5%.
A General Fund contribution of $2.7 million is included to support operations in FY 16-17, an increase of
$200,000, or 8.0%. This transfer is necessary to support the War Memorial Coliseum Complex
operations not otherwise offset by user fees.
The War Memorial Coliseum Fund had mid-year additions of 3.25 FTEs. Four (4) positions were added
mid-year; a Maintenance Mechanic I, a Maintenance Mechanic II, an Assistant Parking Manager, and an
Advertising Specialist; a total of 4 FTEs. A part-time Lifeguard Supervisor, 0.75 FTE, was also eliminated
during FY 15-16.
A service enhancement is included for FY 17-18 for the operation the new Steven Tanger Center for the
Performing Arts, anticipated to open during the summer of 2018. The enhancement includes five (5)
FTEs for operations and planning as the center opens beginning in the second half of FY 17-18.
The Greensboro Coliseum will host the home season for UNCG Men’s Basketball and the return of the
1st and 2nd rounds of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
The New NBA D-League Greensboro Swarm will include a 24 game home schedule November through
April.
Upcoming family show highlights include the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on
Ice, Sesame Street Live, Monster Truck Jam, and Marvel Universe Live.
Trade show and convention highlights include the International Market America Convention, the NC
Nursery and Landscapers Association Conference, the NC Coaches Clinic Convention and Trade Show
and many other trade and consumer shows.
Infrastructure - War Memorial Coliseum Complex Fund