While the concept isn’t new, we’re seeing community benefits agreements pop up in discussions of new and existing MLB ballpark funding discussions. Here’s a look at what’s involved. (more…)
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Jackson County voters will be asked to approve downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark tax
The Jackson County Legislature bypassed the advice of County Executive Frank White and voted 8-1 to authorize an April ballot question that would ask voters to extend a 3/8th-cent sales tax to help fund a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark. (more…)
Royals, Chiefs explicitly commit to Jackson County
The Kansas City Royals and the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs reiterated their desire to lease Jackson County venues, with a new Royals ballpark and a renovated Arrowhead Stadium funded by an extended sales tax. (more…)
Jackson County to consider sales-tax funding for new Royals ballpark
This may be a little premature as we don’t have a ballpark site or a budget, but later today Jackson County will consider a 3/8ths of one percent sales tax to fund a new Royals ballpark and potential Arrowhead Stadium renovations for the Chiefs. UPDATED! (more…)
Total cost of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark: $4B+
A confidential report circulated by Jackson County pegs the total cost of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark as exceeding $4 billion, but there are questions as to whether the unreleased estimate is accurate or trustworthy. (more…)
Royals delay decision on new Kansas City ballpark location
Without an imminent deadline forcing a move, a decision on the location of a new Kansas City ballpark location will be delayed, according to an announcement from Royals ownership. (more…)
Five potentials announced for new Jackson team name
The new summer-collegiate Prospect League team playing in Jackson, TN beginning in 2023 is asking fans to guess the name to be selected for use from a list of five finalists–the Jackson 5. (more…)
Early Consideration Made for New Downtown Kansas Royals Ballpark
Although the team’s Kauffman Stadium lease is still years from expiring, city officials are considering potential sites for a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark. (more…)
Downtown Sites Studied for Royals Ballpark
Kansas City is helping to fund a study of downtown sites for a Kansas City Royals ballpark, though whether the team ever makes that move remains uncertain. (more…)
Jackson County Frontier League Ballpark Revival Falls Short
An attempt to revive a Jackson County Frontier League ballpark proposal apparently has come up short, as a potential naming-rights sponsor drops out and the Michigan fairgrounds board decides to go with a convention center instead. (more…)
Royals, Jackson Co. Reportedly Shoot Down New Downtown Ballpark
It looks like the idea of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark once again surfaced — and, thank goodness, the idea was shot down by the Royals and Jackson County officials. (more…)
Jackson County Ballpark MOU Expires
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a proposed Jackson County, MI ballpark has expired, as a naming rights partner for the facility did not emerge. (more…)
Jackson County Naming Rights Deal Down to the Wire
A bid to build an independent-baseball ballpark in Jackson County, MI is coming down to the wire, as the organizing group is being asked to finalize a $3 million naming-rights deal before public money is committed. (more…)