Mayor Donna Deegan’s office will make a presentation on improvements to EverBank Stadium at the start of the May 14 Jacksonville City Council meeting, according to a media advisory issued by the Council.
The presentation is expected to start at 5:15 p.m., 15 minutes after the start of the Council meeting. The Council meets at City Hall at 117 W. Duval St. Council meetings are available online here.
Deegan’s administration announced May 8 that the framework for a deal between the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars on the team’s “Stadium of the Future” would be delivered at the start of the Council meeting.
The Jaguars requested a 50% split with the city for the project, which includes revamping EverBank Stadium to include such new features as a mirrored facade, wraparound concourse and clear membrane over a portion of the roof to shade all seats from sun and rain.
Initial cost estimates for the stadium were as high as $1.4 billion.
This week will also mark the start of a series of community meetings to present details about the agreement and gather public opinion. All meetings are 6-7:30 p.m. Admission is free and no registration is required.
The city updated the event times May 15 reducing their length by 30 minutes.
•• May 15 at Mandarin High School, 4831 Greenland Road.
• May 16 at Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Drive.
• May 20 at Fletcher High School, 700 Seagate Ave., Neptune Beach.
• May 29 at Sandalwood High School, 2750 John Promenade Blvd.
• May 30 at Westside High School, 5530 Firestone Road.
All meetings are 6-8 p.m. Admission is free and no registration is required.