The Jacksonville Jaguars are proposing a $1.4 billion renovation of EveryBank Stadium. | Jacksonville JaguarsThe Jacksonville Jaguars are proposing a $1.4 billion renovation of EveryBank Stadium. | Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are proposing a $1.4 billion renovation of EveryBank Stadium. | Jacksonville Jaguars

Second workshop set on stadium renovation

Published on June 10, 2024 at 2:23 pm

Jacksonville City Council will meet again this week to consider the $1.4 billion agreement to renovate EverBank Stadium.

Council president Ron Salem has scheduled a workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The second session will be canceled if all agenda items are considered earlier.

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The agenda includes a presentation on the community benefits portion of the deal. The agreement provides for the city and the Jaguars to each put up $150 million toward workforce development, park upgrades, affordable housing and more across Duval County.

A poll last month from the University of North Florida found that 56% of respondents supported the stadium package if it includes money for community investment. Without the community benefits, support dropped to 41%.

This is the second workshop the council has held on the agreement. The first was last week.

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This week’s workshop will be in the council chambers at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St.


author image Reporter, WJCT News 89.9 email Steven Ponson has six years of experience covering news in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Prior to arriving on the First Coast, Steven also worked in radio in Orlando. He attended the University of Central Florida where he earned a degree in radio and television. Steven has been a reporter, producer, anchor and board operator. Outside of work, Steven loves to watch sports, cook delicious cajun food (as any good Louisiana native does) and spend time outdoors.

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