Cleveland Offers $461M to Renovate Browns Stadium, Eyes Downtown Future
Mayor Justin Bibb's proposal aims to keep the NFL team in the city, countering a potential move to a suburban dome.
- The $461 million offer includes $367 million from taxes and stadium reserves, plus $94 million from parking revenue.
- The proposal seeks a 30-year lease extension for the Browns, with a possible five-year extension.
- Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are also considering a $2.4 billion dome in Brook Park.
- The city believes keeping the team downtown is crucial for local businesses and jobs.
- The Browns have until August 12 to respond to the city's offer.