City Council Approves $600,000 Spending Plan For NBA All-Star Game

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CHARLOTTE, NC — The City of Charlotte will spend no more than $600,000 on public safety and traffic control for the 2017 NBA All-Star game.  City Council voted on the plan Monday.

The city sold a piece of land near I-277 to help raise money for the four-day event.  The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority will cover any costs above the $600,000 cap.

Total expenses for NBA All-Star weekend are estimated at more than $5.8 million.