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Donald Trump's campaign to pay thousands to use Bojangles' Coliseum

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — President Donald Trump’s campaign will be paying thousands to hold a rally at Bojangles’ Coliseum for Mark Harris on Friday.

A contract between Donald J. Trump for President, Inc and the CRVA obtained by Channel 9 details $23,000 in license and broadcast fees. Under the terms, Trump’s team has access to Bojangles’ Coliseum starting Wednesday.

The contract says Trump’s campaign has also agreed to buy out parking at the Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium at a rate of $10,800. The contract says Trump’s team has the option to purchase parking at The Park Expo for an additional $13,000.

According to the contract, Trump’s campaign is also responsible for paying expenses related to staffing. Event staff needing payment include ushers, first aid, Fire Marshall, engineering, janitorial and security.

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The contract says attendance for the event will be dictated by seating floorplan and equipment and will not exceed legal capacities as determined by the Charlotte Fire Marshal.

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