Post by Fish Troll on Nov 4, 2007 23:44:45 GMT -5
Commissioners Threat Marlins: Do Your Part Already Or No Deal!
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If the Marlins fail again, then it is obvious that they are not interested on getting a new stadium and are only here to steal as much money as possible.
Miami-Dade: Marlins' share key to ballpark deal
BY SARAH TALALAY | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
October 31, 2007
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MIAMI - A panel of Miami-Dade County commissioners gave the go-ahead Tuesday to continue negotiating a deal for a Marlins ballpark at the site of the Orange Bowl, but three commissioners said they will balk if the team lowers the amount it committed to the project earlier this year.
Members of the Airport and Tourism Committee said they support building a stadium, but only if the county, city of Miami and team are partners and meet the commitments already pledged. A $490 million ballpark plan was derailed last spring after the state Legislature failed to approve the final piece of funding.
Since the University of Miami is moving its football games to Dolphin Stadium next year, the committee is allowing $50 million in general obligation bond funding approved by county voters in 2004 to renovate the Orange Bowl to instead be considered part of the ballpark funding package. But commissioners want a ballpark plan brought to the full commission before making a decision.
"If the Marlins come up with less money on the table, you're going to lose this commissioner," Commissioner Carlos Gimenez said.
The Marlins have expressed concerns that a ballpark at the Orange Bowl won't be as economically successful as one in downtown, but Marlins President David Samson said Tuesday the team accepts the site. He would not discuss the team's contribution.
"We just have to make sure it's a deal that makes sense for everybody," Samson said.
Samson called the meeting "another step forward," and he and county officials said talks are continuing. They hope to have a deal in the coming weeks in order to be able to open a ballpark in 2011.
Sarah Talalay can be reached at stalalay@sun-sentinel.com
BY SARAH TALALAY | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
October 31, 2007
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MIAMI - A panel of Miami-Dade County commissioners gave the go-ahead Tuesday to continue negotiating a deal for a Marlins ballpark at the site of the Orange Bowl, but three commissioners said they will balk if the team lowers the amount it committed to the project earlier this year.
Members of the Airport and Tourism Committee said they support building a stadium, but only if the county, city of Miami and team are partners and meet the commitments already pledged. A $490 million ballpark plan was derailed last spring after the state Legislature failed to approve the final piece of funding.
Since the University of Miami is moving its football games to Dolphin Stadium next year, the committee is allowing $50 million in general obligation bond funding approved by county voters in 2004 to renovate the Orange Bowl to instead be considered part of the ballpark funding package. But commissioners want a ballpark plan brought to the full commission before making a decision.
"If the Marlins come up with less money on the table, you're going to lose this commissioner," Commissioner Carlos Gimenez said.
The Marlins have expressed concerns that a ballpark at the Orange Bowl won't be as economically successful as one in downtown, but Marlins President David Samson said Tuesday the team accepts the site. He would not discuss the team's contribution.
"We just have to make sure it's a deal that makes sense for everybody," Samson said.
Samson called the meeting "another step forward," and he and county officials said talks are continuing. They hope to have a deal in the coming weeks in order to be able to open a ballpark in 2011.
Sarah Talalay can be reached at stalalay@sun-sentinel.com
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If the Marlins fail again, then it is obvious that they are not interested on getting a new stadium and are only here to steal as much money as possible.
