Original Timmy Chan's Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 If they're still charging the stadium tax, what is the money being used for? The tax revenue is being used to pay back the bond debt that was used to pay for Enron Field, Reliant Stadium and Toyota Center. We'll be paying that for quite a while.If I understand correctly, we're still paying for the debt incurred for Astrodome seating "improvements" that Bud Adams demanded back in the late 80's. Just like most consumers, governments don't save up cash for big ticket items...it's credit cards/bonds, baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Little, I don't get it! Do you know how many 75th birthday parties I've been to recently? ...Sheeesh, you can make one of these three or four times a week - BUT, a soccer stadium in your own neighborhood? Now, that's something special, so make it a priority, be a good neighbor, and help bring it home.LOL...of course you are correct but I gotta tell you, the ribs and brisket helped to buffer my feelings of guilt for not being at the rally. The ice cold Shiner helped too. ;>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 LOL...of course you are correct but I gotta tell you, the ribs and brisket helped to buffer my feelings of guilt for not being at the rally. The ice cold Shiner helped too. ;>)Sounds like a really good time, and Happy 75th Birthday to whom ever! You know that in India, we do not eat red meat...But I came here over 25 years ago ( Legally I might add ) to be a Texan, and enjoy the American Way. My family and I have adapted well, and yes, the bar-b-q sounds delicious. Shiner Bock is very good beer!So, in my book you're excused. See you at the next party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Here's the latest about the stadium from Fox 26.http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/local/100225-dynamo-stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I've been wondering why El Franco Lee was holding out.Wonder if there's more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 ABC13 is reporting this morning an agreement has been reached to build the stadium near Downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernicke Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 My linhttp://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/sports&id=7299240k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 From the Chronicle:http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6887259.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+houstonchronicle/metro+(chron.com+-+Houston+%26+Texas)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Bob Allen on Channel 13 just said that per a source "inside City Hall",the reason Dynamo Stadium did not get done sooner was because El Franco Leeand Mayor Bill White did not "get along". I just could not understand why Lee had not put the vote on CC agenda. I guess it makes sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Bob Allen on Channel 13 just said that per a source "inside City Hall",the reason Dynamo Stadium did not get done sooner was because El Franco Leeand Mayor Bill White did not "get along". I just could not understand why Lee had not put the vote on CC agenda. I guess it makes sense now.I say we fry them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 haven't seen anything in Chron or local news sources. anyone heard anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little frau Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 haven't seen anything in Chron or local news sources. anyone heard anything?It was actually the lead story on Ch. 13 at 6 pm last night. Miya Shay was there and basically, HSA voted to consider the possibility of being the manager/landlord for the stadium. It should be on KTRK website. Boils down to more waiting games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) Did anybody else hear something about Mayor Parker's positive remarks regarding the stadium? It was along the lines that it'll be built. Not sure where my friend heard this but was trying to see if anything more concrete was said. Edited March 11, 2010 by JJVilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 What do you call El Franco Lee? .... "El"? ...very strange name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Authority Likely to Join Dynamo Stadium Project FOX 26 Sports has learned that a task force will recommend the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority get involved in the negotiations to help build the Houston Dynamo a new stadium in downtown Houston, if certain conditions are met by Tuesday.The source did not identify those conditions.The task force, made up of members of the authority, was assigned on March 1 to consider the request by the City of Houston and Harris County to take an active role in the negotiations.The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority will have a public meeting of its task force to finalize its stance Tuesday.The Sports Authority will get involved if the full board votes for the task force's recommendation and if Harris County Commissioners Court and Houston City Council also give it a thumbs up.The Sports Authority will consider the issue at a full board meeting Thursday.http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/100319-authority-close-to-joining-dynamo-stadium-projectThe article also mentions how exactly the Sports Authority "will become actively involved", "if all those things happen". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Details are sketchy, but it appears Harris County will join an East End tax increment reinvestment zone and contribute $10 million toward the stadium project, David Turkel, director of the county's Community Services Department, told reporter Chris Moran.http://blogs.chron.com/houstonpolitics/2010/03/a_deal_on_a_stadium_for_the_dy.html Edited March 23, 2010 by Coaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Details are sketchy, but it appears Harris County will join an East End tax increment reinvestment zone and contribute $10 million toward the stadium project, David Turkel, director of the county's Community Services Department, told reporter Chris Moran.http://blogs.chron.c...for_the_dy.htmlI'm not sure that it would be proper that they dictate WHICH charity they would be required to donate to. I already thought they contributed quite a bit to other charities?This is a promising update and it seems like it will go forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Here's a full article that's a follow up to that blog post:Chron articleLots of details but here are the main points regarding schedule:If the authority approves the request, City Council is expected to vote on the agreement March 31, followed by a Commissioner's Court vote expected on April 13. If all is approved as planned, the two parties would turn the land over to the Dynamo for construction on Oct. 1, and the stadium is scheduled for completion April 1, 2012, just in time for the Dynamo season to begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Good, tangible progress considering overall circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Finally! Looks like something's going to get done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Finally! Looks like something's going to get done.Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Sports Authority voted in favor, 10-0!next step is City Council on 3/31Chron: Sports Authority agrees to soccer stadium roleThe AP also picked up the story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Sports Authority voted in favor, 10-0!next step is City Council on 3/31Chron: Sports Authority agrees to soccer stadium roleThe AP also picked up the storyWatson, break out the beer - this calls for a toast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 It's officially on the City agenda (http://www.houstontx...sec/agenda.html):17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston, HARRIS COUNTY and the HARRIS COUNTY-HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY for the purpose of describing actions by the parties preliminary to the construction by the Houston Dynamo LLC. of a Public Professional Soccer Stadium on property owned by the City in Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, City of Houston (East Downtown TIRZ), including anticipated (1) provision of funding for certain public infrastructure improvements through the East Downtown TIRZ, (2) participation by Harris County in the East Downtown TIRZ, (3) creation by the City of two new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones in the City, and (4) assistance by the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority in (A) negotiating a lease with the Dynamo LLC, (B ) acting as project manager during construction of the stadium, and ( C) acting as property manager following construction, all subject to additional actions to be taken and agreements to be negotiated among the parties - DISTRICT I - RODRIGUEZ" With the County to follow on April 13th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 it's nice to see this thing finally get over the hill and start rolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) Dynamo Deal TabledCouncilman Jarvis Johnson tagged it because he wants assurance that the deal would not violate clauses in its contract with the Rockets that prohibit city involvement in new facilities that would compete for events, such as concerts. The clause is in effect through 2013.Other council members expressed support for the deal, making its passage appear relatively assured next week when it is scheduled for reconsideration. Edited March 31, 2010 by skwatra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 18,197 at Robertson for our home opener, plus the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJVilla Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) The proposed (Dynamo stadium) ordinance item formally passed at City Hall this morning! Next major step is the County meeting on April 13th! Edited April 7, 2010 by JJVilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen4rmptown Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Council approves deal for new Dynamo stadium The Houston City Council unanimously approved an agreement this morning that is expected to pave the way for a new professional sports stadium for the Houston Dynamo and the Texas Southern University football team.Although some council members voiced concerns about the finances of the $95 million public/private project, many came to view the deal to be in the city's best interest.“This is a great day for the city of Houston and a great day for Harris County,” said Councilman James Rodriguez, in whose district on the east side of downtown the stadium will be built.The next step in the process will be Tuesday at Harris County Commissioners Court when the deal has to be approved by the county.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6947815.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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