JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax’s Jake Stofan asked Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan whether there is flexibility to the 50/50 public-private split of the stadium deal.
Here’s video that Stofan posted on his Twitter from the Q & A:
Here’s how the exchange went:
Stofan: “How important is that 50/50 split? I mean, is there any wiggle room there in terms of the city?”
Khan: “Are you negotiating for the city?”
Stofan: “No, just asking -- "
Khan: “OK, so, end of question.”
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Khan’s answer has gotten more than 91,000 views on Twitter.
The exchange took place at a community meeting on Monday where Jags fans had a chance to voice their opinions regarding the team’s plan for a newly designed stadium and entertainment district.
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The project, which includes the revamped stadium and new entertainment district, comes with an estimated price tag of $1.75 to $2 billion, with taxpayers picking up half the cost.
Jaguars President Mark Lamping made it clear at Monday’s meeting that the stadium and the surrounding entertainment district are a package deal.
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“If it’s just a stadium, I don’t see a path to getting it done,” Lamping said.
The Jaguars on Thursday, June 15 made updates to some of the locations of the community huddles:
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