06-03-2010, 03:10 PM
There were several threads discussing the Cubs spring training situation. I just picked this one instead of starting a new thread.
An update on the financing in Mesa:
Finance plan in Mesa
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Officials in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa have a new financing plan for building a new spring training complex for the Chicago Cubs.
The plan announced Thursday is aimed at keeping the team from moving its spring operations to Florida, which would be a major tourism loss for Mesa.
Officials say cornerstones of the $84 million plan include a proposed increase in the city's bed tax on hotel rooms and using city money from special funds.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
An update on the financing in Mesa:
Finance plan in Mesa
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Officials in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa have a new financing plan for building a new spring training complex for the Chicago Cubs.
The plan announced Thursday is aimed at keeping the team from moving its spring operations to Florida, which would be a major tourism loss for Mesa.
Officials say cornerstones of the $84 million plan include a proposed increase in the city's bed tax on hotel rooms and using city money from special funds.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->