The city of Cleveland is attempting to prevent the Cleveland Browns from relocating to a new stadium in Brook Park by invoking the 'Modell Law,' a state law that restricts professional sports teams from leaving tax-supported facilities without permission. The Browns announced their plans to build a $2.4 billion stadium in Brook Park, citing the need for a 'optimal long-term solution' for their current stadium, Huntington Bank Field.
Stephen A. Smith reacts to the news that Deshaun Watson has suffered a torn Achilles tendon for the second time. Meanwhile, the city of Cleveland has filed a lawsuit against the Cleveland Browns , attempting to prevent the team from relocating to a new stadium in Brook Park . The lawsuit cites the ' Modell Law ,' a state law passed in 1996 that restricts professional sports teams from leaving tax-supported facilities without permission or proper notice.
The Browns, owned by Dee and Jimmy Haslam, announced their intention to build a $2.4 billion stadium and entertainment complex in Brook Park when their current lease with the city expires at the end of the 2028 NFL season. The team has been seeking a 50-50 private/public partnership for the construction of the new stadium. The Haslams argue that the move is part of finding the 'optimal long-term solution for our stadium.' The city of Cleveland argues that the 'Modell Law's requirements are straightforward' and that the Browns must either obtain the city's authorization or give the city and others the opportunity to purchase the team before moving. The Browns have played at their current stadium, Huntington Bank Field, since 1999. In August, the city offered the Browns a $1.2 billion proposal to renovate the stadium and redevelop its surrounding property, including $461 million from the city. The city also proposed a 30-year extension of the team's lease. The Browns have been playing on the shores of Lake Erie since their inception in 1946.
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