There's a need for another multilevel parking garage near the stadium? 

 

Parking isn't an issue. We even have a multilevel garage that anchors the current sports complex. 

 

As far as the monorail is concerned, someone has to pay for it.  You're looking at probably half a billion dollars to run the rail down Bay Street to get to the stadium. 

 

Having been to other cities to see how they handle getting fans to and from the stadium, I think Jacksonville actually does it better than most in the league.  I believe the city would be resistant to move the stadium to the outskirts of town, especially when the sports complex is a critical part of their downtown development plan.  That entire Bay Street corridor from the Landing to the stadium is all part of that long-term vision.  There will come a time when a new stadium is going to have to become part of the conversation, but I think we've got a long time before we need to start worrying about that. 

 

Regarding the extension of the lease, I don't think it's necessary.  Not now anyway.  If I'm Shad Khan, I'm looking at a very favorable arrangement with the city of Jacksonville as the current lease is written and I don't want to touch it until it's absolutely necessary.  That conversation can start 5 years from now as they start to discuss the vision for a new stadium or massive renovations to the existing facility (more likely option). 

 

If we're having to rely on the lease to provide assurances the team isn't going to leave Jacksonville, we're already coming at it from the wrong approach.  There are other ways to assure the team isn't going anywhere.

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