The Jacksonville City Council is expected to decide on the Stadium of the Future at its meeting on Tuesday.
After meticulous review and careful consideration over several weeks, Jacksonville's 19-member City Council is now poised to vote on the comprehensive stadium renovation agreement.
This stadium reconstruction will cost $1.4 billion.
At $755 million, the city's share will be larger than half. Mayor Donna Deegan is crossing her fingers for the vote on Tuesday.
Mayor Donna Deegan, expressing her confidence, stated, "While I can't predict the council's decision, I am optimistic that the vote will be in favor of the stadium renovation."
The majority of the $300 million was removed from the Community Benefits Agreement until the council takes a separate vote on it next month. Council members spent a lot of time discussing this agreement.
Incoming Council President Randy White drafted an amendment to preserve $56 million for park development in the stadium bill, working with the mayor's office.
"I want everyone to know that I'm fully dedicated to seeing that the remaining community benefits agreement is completed. "I'm excited about tomorrow and the days ahead because we are absolutely committed to those issues of affordable housing and homelessness, making sure that we create a benefit for the entire community," Deegan stated when the council reconvenes in the middle of July.
The majority of observers think the terms recently reached between Jacksonville's NFL club and the Consolidated Government of Duval County are reasonable, if not better, than those reached by other cities.
During "huddles," the mayor, the chief negotiator, and the president of the Jaguars team were among the community members who may voice concerns and offer their opinions.
"I hope it passes with flying colors because it's a really fantastic deal for the city, the Jaguars, and our community. Deegan stated, "It would be nice to see an exclamation at the end of that."
Even if accepted, NFL owners would still need to approve the stadium deal in October.
The stadium vote will take place at the conclusion of Tuesday's meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
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