Big Bubba Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 CHARLOTTE - Charlotte city officials on Friday agreed to help the Carolina Panthers fund improvements to Bank of America Stadium with public dollars.The city would invest $143.75 million over 15 years under the agreement, which was announced late Friday afternoon. The money would be raised through a one-percent increase in the prepared food and beverage tax.Team owner Jerry Richardson met with the City Council hours earlier at Whitehead Manor in southeast Charlotte, where the council was holding its budget retreat.At least 15 more years of Carolina Panther football in CHarlotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe horn Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 A new lease on life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRay Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Charlotte played hardball years ago and lost a Pro Basketball team. They look like they don't plan on repeating that mistake.Good for the fans of the Panthers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Patrons of the mcdonalds and such will take on this burden. I expect riots on the sidewalks, the streets would involve to much walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Charlotte played hardball years ago and lost a Pro Basketball team. They look like they don't plan on repeating that mistake.Good for the fans of the Panthers.Richardson prided himself on building BOA without a cent of Taxpayer money. I honestly believe that he knows he's not long for this world and is wanting something to tie the team to Charlotte for the forseeable future. I mean, think about his position. You strive and work hard to finally get a team for your state(s), and after countless years of red tape, you finally succeed... you don't want your legacy to be in vain if the new owner just relocates the team once you've passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born A-Ginn Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Charlotte played hardball years ago and lost a Pro Basketball team. They look like they don't plan on repeating that mistake.Good for the fans of the Panthers.Yeah, screw you New Orleans... I actually liked the Hornets. Charlotte Bobcats. *shudders* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Go pelicans!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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