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John Kim
Ashburn, Va. , CommandersThe return to Washington is finally official because the district of Columbia Council once again voted in favor of measurement – a expected result cast its vote more than a month ago.
The council voted 11–2 on Wednesday to approve the RFK Stadium project, allowing the team to return to the site, which was called home for more than three decades.
But a vote that was considered a formalities included the final-finance requests that the commanders President Mark Close said that the agreement could be threatened.
The council had already approved the measure in 9-3 votes on 1 August. After that vote, the commanders were able to start planning their next stages to build a stadium on the site. However, before on Wednesday, Close sent a letter to the council president Phil Mendelson, which included an amendment on the “final-minute” new demands-an amendment that included a fine of $ 10 million per year, if the commanders did not complete the schedule to build housing-the project threatened.
That amendment, one in 12, was eventually rejected by the council.
DC Mayor Muril Boseer also wrote to Mendelson, “Warn the council about implementing additional punishment or requirements, which could reduce the district’s capacity to close the deal.”
Close wrote in the letter that less than 24 hours before the final vote, the team was presented with the list of unwanted and impractical new final-minute demands by the counselmamers, which we cannot just agree to this because it endangs the deal. ” Close said that the project unions were uncomfortable with the proposed changes.
Owner Josh Harris said in a statement, “Today is a historic day for DC, organizations of commanders and our fans.” “With the approval of the council, we can now proceed to the transformational RFK project that will bring permanent economic development for our city. This feat will not be possible without dedication and cooperation between Mayor Bose, Chairman Mendelson, Council and Countless Community, Business and Labor leaders, whose voice and input helped shape the process at every step.
“We are deeply grateful to the hot return to the center of the district and the DMV, and officially are ready to bring the team back to their spiritual home in 2030.”
The commanders will invest $ 2.7 billion-and cover the cost overran for the construction of a 65,000-seat stadium. District will contribute $ 1 billion.
The team has targeted 2030 for a long time because the year a stadium should be opened, in large parts so that it can host big events such as the Women’s World Cup in 2031.
Washington announced a deal to build a stadium with the city, where RFK Stadium – It still sits home from 1961 to 1996. Property of 174 acres will become a mixed-use facility with housing development, a sports complex and retail shops. The stadium will be domed, and although the commanders have not denied a withdrawal roof, the cost of one – plus potential returns – probability will be prohibitory, a source with knowledge of the situation said that this summer said in this summer.
Bausar told ESPN in July that the team “may start the infrastructure work in the early part of next year and get shovels in the ground this time next year.”
The old stadium has not yet been fully rejected. The site became a emotional for Washington’s fans due to the team’s success during most of its time. The owner Josh Harris and some of his minority owners grew up in the region and talked about going to the Games in RFK.
The organization played in five super bowles from 1972 to 1992, winning three of them. During this stretch, Washington ended with a losing record only twice. RFK provided a different home-field benefit, with its intimate settings and some movable stands that could bounce fans.
But former owner Jack Kent Cook did not find a new stadium built in the district and was paid for the current to be built in Maryland. Since opening a suburban stadium in 1997, the organization has posted only eight winning sessions and reached Postsen seven times.
Washington went 12–5 in the last season and reached NFC Championship Game, where it lost Philadelphia,
