FWIW - The Jags independent firm that ran the numbers to aid their case estimate the positive fiscal impact on the COJ over the time of the 30 year lease would be $26 billion.

If the reality is anywhere near that number , the 700-800 million investment achieved by extending the life of a .5 cent tax by 4 more year is a bargain. (the tax is not new - already implemented - it will simply expire 4 years later than plan if deal is approved)

Personally - I'd love to see the city agree to steer a portion of positive funding from the Jags remaining here toward education/public schools in order to smooth over concerns from the public.

I don't have a problem with the spending, but I'd like to see a long term commitment to Duval County Public Schools concerning the eventual profit off of this deal.

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