In 11th-hour move, Portland seeks pricey new Blazers concession as part of Moda Center deal
Portland's City Council is set to vote on a $600M renovation of the Moda Center, with a new rent demand for the Blazers' management
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Who reported it (9)
- Portland councilors back $120M for Moda Center, in key milestone toward Blazers deal OregonLive.com · 20h ago
- WATCH: Portland City Council to hold first vote on Moda Center upgrades KATU · 20h ago
- City Negotiators Propose Asking Trail Blazers for $2 Million in Annual Rent Willamette Week · 20h ago
- Portland City Council set to vote on Moda Center renovation term sheet KGW · 20h ago
- Portland City Council’s vote Wednesday could set the table for $600M Moda Center rehab OregonLive.com · 20h ago
- City of Portland releases revised term sheet for Moda Center renovations KPTV · 20h ago
- Portland asks Rip City Management to pay $2M annual rent for Moda Center renovations in new term sheet KOIN.com · 20h ago
- Last-minute proposal asks Rip City Management to pay $2M annual rent before Moda Center vote KGW · 20h ago
- In 11th-hour move, Portland seeks pricey new Blazers concession as part of Moda Center deal OregonLive.com · 20h ago
What happened
The Portland City Council is set to vote on a $600M renovation of the Moda Center. The city has asked Rip City Management to pay $2M in annual rent as part of the deal. The request came in an 11th-hour move, as the city released a revised term sheet for the renovations.
The city council vote is scheduled for Wednesday. The Moda Center is home to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers' management company, Rip City Management, is the stakeholder who stands to lose or gain from the new rent demand.
The city's request for $2M in annual rent is a significant increase from previous agreements. The city council vote will determine whether the renovations proceed with the new rent demand.
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Questions people are asking
What is the Moda Center?
The Moda Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Portland, Oregon. It is primarily used for basketball games and concerts.
Who is Rip City Management?
Rip City Management is the management company for the Portland Trail Blazers.
What is the Portland City Council voting on?
The Portland City Council is voting on a $600M renovation of the Moda Center.
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