Seattle property owners will actually fund about $15 million of the City’s proposed $120 million investment in the proposed basketball/hockey arena to be developed south of Safeco Field, even though publicity for the project has suggested that repayment of this investment will come entirely from revenues associated with the arena, not taxpayers, and, further, that [...]
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June 1, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Council schedule for arena proposal, first meeting
Council schedule for arena proposal, first meeting
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May 31, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Arena deliberation schedule
Many thanks to Councilmember Tim Burgess for posting the schedule of upcoming committee hearings in which we will discuss the arena deal. I am reprinting the schedule here for your reference. Check back soon for more on the arena. From Councilmember Burgess’s blog: City Council’s Government Performance & Finance Committee will follow as we consider [...]
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May 29, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess
Sports Arena Deliberation Schedule
Here is the schedule the City Council's Government Performance & Finance Committee will follow as we consider the proposed sports arena: Thursday, May 31, 9:30 a.m. Mayor's staff presents proposal overview Wednesday, June 6, 11 a.m. Mayor's staff presents financial...
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May 29, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Council sets review schedule for SODO arena proposal
News Releases
The City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee today released its tentative review schedule for the proposed sports arena in Sodo partially funded by City bonds. The dates and times of the Committee’s meetings are listed below. Other Committee business unrelated to the arena will also be heard at these meetings.
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May 23, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Rasmussen
Watch it Live: SDOT to Release Arena Transportation Study
Today from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will release the Seattle Arena Transportation Study recently completed by Parametrix. In support of this public release, SDOT and Parametrix will conduct a media brief...
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May 18, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Council receives Mayor’s arena proposal
The Mayor has sent the City Council a proposed agreement for a basketball and hockey arena in SODO.
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May 16, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Burgess, News Releases
Seattle City Councilmember Burgess’ statement on proposed new sports arena
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Councilmember Tim Burgess, Chair of the City Council's Government Performance and Finance Committee, released the following statemen...
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May 4, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Godden
Quick Thoughts On The Arena
I have received many thoughtful letters and emails, both in support and in opposition, to the proposal to build a new arena for a basketball and potentially a hockey team in South Downtown. Like many who have written in support, I am thrilled to think that there may be a way to bring the Sonics [...]
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April 6, 2012January 6, 2023Councilmember Licata
Looking closer at the Arena Review Panel Final Report
This past Wednesday, April 4th, the Arena Review Panel, a citizens group appointed by Mayor McGinn and County Executive Constantine, released their final report. The panel examined an agreement that would be between the City, County and the investor Chris Hansen to fund a new sports arena for a professional basketball and hockey team. The [...]