That could negate the building's competitive advantages, such as not carrying debt. The nearly $300 million convention center was financed debt-free by MAPS 3. After a delay because of COVID-19, it was dedicated in March. Installation of the ramps is expected to cost $405,372. Work should be done by Sept. 3. The convention center subcommittee and the MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board both voted unanimously last week in favor of installing the ramps. Cold weather slowed shoppers in February Budget managers think February's cold snap — when overnight temperatures plunged well below zero — slowed shopping enough to affect city finances. April's sales tax results — for collections from mid-February to mid-March — were down 5.5% from the same time last year, significantly below projections of a 2% decrease.