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  1. A tragedy occurred in the city of Orlando, prompting remembrance efforts across the Central Florida region.
  2. Orlando hosts the memorial project site.

Orlando City Council to Approve $12.6M Contract for Pulse Memorial Construction

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The Orlando City Council is scheduled to vote on October 12 to approve a $12,624,837 construction contract with Gomez Construction Company for the permanent Pulse Memorial. This memorial will honor the 49 people killed in the June 12, 2016, nightclub shooting. A passage from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Sonnet to Orlando” will be displayed on the memorial’s Survivor Wall.

From wdbo.com

Why it matters

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The approval of the contract initiates active construction on a major public works project. The project is supported by funding from Orange County and the State of Florida, alongside $1.75 million in new financial support from six community partners.

A tragedy occurred in the city of Orlando, prompting remembrance efforts across the Central Florida region.

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Who's involved

  • OrlandoThe city where the memorial is located and the construction contract is being approved.
  • city councilThe legislative body responsible for approving the $12.6 million construction contract.
  • MirandaThe singer whose poem will be displayed at the memorial site.
  • Buddy DyerThe Mayor of Orlando who commended the collaborative effort behind the project.
  • Orange CountyThe county that provided funding support for the memorial project.
  • FloridaThe state that provided financial support for the memorial project.

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  • city councilSpeculative

    The city council might see increased public investment in infrastructure and cultural capital.

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