In this first episode, our guest, Times Union reporter David Bauerlein, joins us to dissect the ongoing discussions about the proposed stadium deal and Community Benefits Agreement with the Jaguars.
We talk about the importance of transparency and engagement with the public, the significance of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), and lastly, potential opposition and amendments as the legislation makes its way through the City Council.
Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Borrowing money for stadium may affect projects.
03:31 Freed up borrowing capacity for stadium payment.
09:26 Law firm specialized in sports agreements expertise.
11:35 Complexity hindered adding understanding to stadium deal.
15:13 Largest NFL community benefits agreement faces delays.
19:29 Concerns about amending agreement with Jaguars, timeline.
23:12 Meetings with Jaguars, draft agreements, legislation pending.
25:14 NFL owners expect community benefits agreement for stadiums.
28:07 Negotiations were mostly cordial, despite some disagreement.
30:36 Council members face tough choice without CBA.
33:40 Upcoming discussions on CBA and stadium polling.
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