Squilla believes Philadelphia 76ers might need to change CBA for proposed arena to pass in City Council
The Sixers have agreed to a $50 million Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) to be spent on assisting the surrounding community through the construction phase and beyond.
SEPTA, community benefits funding, and a rush to approve: City Council members raise concerns about the 76ers’ arena proposal
If the arena project is to be approved by the end of the year — as the 76ers have requested and as Mayor Parker is aiming for ― lawmakers would have to vote it out of committee in just three weeks.
Philadelphia City Council And 76ers Come To Impasse Over Community Benefits Agreement
Council members retained their oppositional attitude toward the Philadelphia 76ers' plans for a Center City arena during hearings on Tuesday.
Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena with questions about SEPTA at forefront
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as City Council held its first public hearing.
76ers officials face tough questions on 2nd day of hearings on proposed arena
In the five-hour hearing, it became clear that there are some major sticking points for City Council that could potentially stand in the way of them approving the plan.
Philly City Council hears testimony from mayor's staff on 76ers' new arena plan
The first of two days of hearings this week on the plan for a new arena for the Sixers in Center City began at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Officials from Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration testified.
City Council questions how proposed 76ers arena will impact SEPTA and who will pay for service upgrades
On the first of eight days of hearings about the project, legislators showed concern over disruptions at Jefferson Station and funding.
Philadelphia City Council to host public hearings on Sixers arena proposal
Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.
Philly City Council says Sixers need to commit more money if they want new arena
After second day of hearing testimony on the proposed Sixers arena, Philadelphia City Council wants the team to commit more money to the community and not interfere with the city's 2026 plans.
Philadelphia City Council wants the Sixers to provide additional funding in CBA for proposed arena
Philadelphia City Council has final say on whether a Sixers arena in Center City will become a reality. There's a lot of uncertainty among councilmembers over whether the $1.3 billion project will help or hurt the city.
Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal
For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.
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Some legislators also criticized officials over the $50 million community benefits agreement, saying it isn't enough.