Chiefs $70 million in additional renovations for Arrowhead Stadium planned. - Page 2

**BigRedChief** · 01-21-2009, 08:24 AM

County hears about $70 million in further renovations for Arrowhead Stadium

http://www.kansascity.com/637/story/993022.html

The Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday offered some new specifics about an additional $70 million in improvements to Arrowhead Stadium and common areas at the Truman Sports Complex.

None of those costs would be paid by Jackson County taxpayers, representatives of the Chiefs stressed in a presentation Tuesday before the Jackson County Legislature.

“This does not expand the county’s responsibility at all,” said Ken Spain, a Kansas City attorney representing the Chiefs.

Spain explained that the extra construction costs — above the $250 million approved by county taxpayers — are being paid by the Hunt family and newly approved tax credits granted by the state of Missouri.
The legislature approved the resolution detailing the Chiefs’ improvement plans.

Many Arrowhead improvements will be finished this year. The improvements to be completed by August 2010 include:

•$15.5 million to expand the scope of Arrowhead’s upper deck, widening it far beyond originally planned with additional concession stands and more public gathering places.

•$4.77 million to increase from eight to 18 the number of elevators for people with disabilities.

•$4.19 million to expand the Hall of Honor.

The other common-area improvements presented Tuesday included $6.2 million for parking lot and road repairs; $7.3 million in concrete coatings; and nearly $400,000 to improve drainage on ramps.
Spain described the expenses as unanticipated ones discovered after the original scope of the project had been set.
Jackson County owns Arrowhead and leases it to the Chiefs.
In 2006, county voters approved a 3/8 -cent sales tax to raise about $250 million for improvements at Arrowhead and $250 million for Kauffman Stadium.

The Royals have pledged to contribute $25 million toward their stadium renovation.

In August 2007, the Hunt family pledged an additional $50 million toward Arrowhead improvements.

In December, the Missouri Development Finance Board approved $25 million in state tax credits to the Chiefs.

Spain said the Chiefs plan to spend up to $10 million on a new indoor training facility at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, where it will hold training camp, in addition to the improvements detailed Tuesday.

The legislature on Tuesday also improved what was described as a technical change in the sale of $447 million in bonds approved by voters for the stadium improvements.

Radar Chief · 01-21-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ExtremeChief

How exactly does one bottle their mind?

I’d assume the same way a ship in a bottle is made. With really long tweezers.

bowener · 01-21-2009, 10:48 AM

I really hope the roof idea comes back to life some how. I figure the Chiefs will be pretty prominent in the NFL by 2015, and that was when the SB would be held at arrowhead if the roof is added... plus, can you imagine the playoff home field advantage? People's ears would be bleeding!

chiefsngop · 01-21-2009, 10:56 AM

$4.19 million to expand the Hall Of Honor.

That's a good idea, because Pioli is going to stack this team with so much talent, we'll need 2 Halls Of Honor to enshrine them all !!!

ChiefsCountry · 01-21-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bowener

I really hope the roof idea comes back to life some how. I figure the Chiefs will be pretty prominent in the NFL by 2015, and that was when the SB would be held at arrowhead if the roof is added... plus, can you imagine the playoff home field advantage? People's ears would be bleeding!

Roof was one of the most stupid thing Kansas City voters ever voted down. I am not a fan of it for the Chiefs games but for all the other major events KC could get that go to Indy or St. Louis instead.

**BigRedChief** · 01-21-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefsngop

$4.19 million to expand the Hall Of Honor.

That's a good idea, because Pioli is going to stack this team with so much talent, we'll need 2 Halls Of Honor to enshrine them all !!!

Rep

**SAUTO** · 01-21-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ExtremeChief

How exactly does one bottle their mind?

I dont know ask ron burgandy

Goldmember · 01-21-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I don't remember seeing any details regarding video board upgrades at the stadium. Does anyone have a link?

Other additions will feature an upgraded sound system, new video board displays - including a 360 degree ribbon board around the lower fascia of the stadium -

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2007/08...new_arrowhead/

chiefsngop · 01-21-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I dont know ask ron burgandy

When in Rome......

01-21-2009, 08:24 AM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-611038 VARSITY	$70 million in additional renovations for Arrowhead Stadium planned. County hears about $70 million in further renovations for Arrowhead Stadium http://www.kansascity.com/637/story/993022.html The Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday offered some new specifics about an additional $70 million in improvements to Arrowhead Stadium and common areas at the Truman Sports Complex. None of those costs would be paid by Jackson County taxpayers, representatives of the Chiefs stressed in a presentation Tuesday before the Jackson County Legislature. “This does not expand the county’s responsibility at all,” said Ken Spain, a Kansas City attorney representing the Chiefs. Spain explained that the extra construction costs — above the $250 million approved by county taxpayers — are being paid by the Hunt family and newly approved tax credits granted by the state of Missouri. The legislature approved the resolution detailing the Chiefs’ improvement plans. Many Arrowhead improvements will be finished this year. The improvements to be completed by August 2010 include: •$15.5 million to expand the scope of Arrowhead’s upper deck, widening it far beyond originally planned with additional concession stands and more public gathering places. •$4.77 million to increase from eight to 18 the number of elevators for people with disabilities. •$4.19 million to expand the Hall of Honor. The other common-area improvements presented Tuesday included $6.2 million for parking lot and road repairs; $7.3 million in concrete coatings; and nearly $400,000 to improve drainage on ramps. Spain described the expenses as unanticipated ones discovered after the original scope of the project had been set. Jackson County owns Arrowhead and leases it to the Chiefs. In 2006, county voters approved a 3/8 -cent sales tax to raise about $250 million for improvements at Arrowhead and $250 million for Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have pledged to contribute $25 million toward their stadium renovation. In August 2007, the Hunt family pledged an additional $50 million toward Arrowhead improvements. In December, the Missouri Development Finance Board approved $25 million in state tax credits to the Chiefs. Spain said the Chiefs plan to spend up to $10 million on a new indoor training facility at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, where it will hold training camp, in addition to the improvements detailed Tuesday. The legislature on Tuesday also improved what was described as a technical change in the sale of $447 million in bonds approved by voters for the stadium improvements.
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bowener BAMF! Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $9549897	I really hope the roof idea comes back to life some how. I figure the Chiefs will be pretty prominent in the NFL by 2015, and that was when the SB would be held at arrowhead if the roof is added... plus, can you imagine the playoff home field advantage? People's ears would be bleeding! __________________ Main Entry: bowe·ner Pronunciation: \ˈbō-nər\ Function: noun Date: circa 2007
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chiefsngop Starter Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	$4.19 million to expand the Hall Of Honor. That's a good idea, because Pioli is going to stack this team with so much talent, we'll need 2 Halls Of Honor to enshrine them all !!! __________________ We'll be fine. At least Carl Peterson's 5 year plan is finally completed.
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