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Jeff Maul of Visit Lincoln, vice chair of the complex board, and Joe Fagler, executive director of the Sandhills Global Youth Complex, told the JPA the facility has already hosted more than 250 games and about 300 practices and is drawing both local and out‑of‑state teams. Fagler said weekday league play is drawing roughly 500–600 people per night and weekend tournaments are averaging about 2,000 people through the gates; the complex had 17 tournaments on the calendar from April through July and had attracted teams from states including Texas, Virginia, California, Idaho, Washington and Minnesota.

The complex’s all‑accessible field and playground have been used in community programming; staff cited a partnership with Nebraska Wesleyan and plans for free camps for community learning center participants and other outreach. Maul highlighted a ceremonial moment from the grand opening when a young man who uses a wheelchair, Dathan Cooper, threw a ceremonial pitch to former major‑league player Alex Gordon.

On economic impact, Visit Lincoln reported the complex is outperforming early feasibility estimates. Where initial feasibility had projected about $9 million in economic impact in the first year, staff now estimate $15–$20 million in economic activity during the first 12 months based on bookings and visitor spending patterns. Visit Lincoln said in‑state and regional visitors spend an average of about $3.50 per night per travel party in the local economy in this program model; staff said national tournament attendees typically spend more (staff cited $375 per night per travel party as a representative figure for national visitors). The board took no action on the informational update.

Board members praised the inclusive design and the complex’s potential to broaden the local tax base through visitor spending, and several asked staff to provide the economic figures presented; staff said they would send the materials to the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","West Haymarket JPA Meeting April 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Visit Lincoln and Sandhills Global Youth Complex staff reported high early usage, a successful grand opening and projected $15–$20 million in economic activity in the first 12 months; board members praised the inclusive, all‑accessible design.","taxTitle","Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska","taxId",2562,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255429,"JPA approves amendment to Canopy Park redevelopment agreement; plaza references removed",61,1844000,1905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8&start=1844&end=1905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8/thumbnail_1844000.jpg","/articles/6255429/Lincoln/Lancaster-County/Nebraska/JPA-approves-amendment-to-Canopy-Park-redevelopment-agreement-plaza-references-removed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255429-9e33f8054cb7bfa2cb76e898aba29caf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182544&Signature=jHIvU8QsmhecH6N3T6k64FCG4~LNtEVABEKv5OXeNXP1dXT45zYMHJ~~xc-i50UYPPkvNTfqAI61asFjgg5cK0e~RbmnROddwHTUIis9SA5sRghMJOypgCQNkAM6ozInkuxSXoJAbCtUYgfhzHLRcH5CWqutiNOF4BGEz~mlyr~ZKdxNqI4V-YupRKVxlIacEEF9ovcoPpAHDzDTTeCQowYpfkVus01o5fOsbil0-Ko4ILXsdrbeqZKrhHOBVW3gnyfbUZA9WnvXEFYoLQJBPxT6QsjROX5w1tmFG3sPIATcYky2FCupLE9kAwuLZeHrSIdNJpas28lVmS~Tb~RxWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency approved Amendment No. 2 to the Canopy Park redevelopment agreement among the City of Lincoln, the JPA, the developer, and the Lincoln Haymarket Development Corporation.

Assistant city attorney Tim C. told the board the amendment removes references to the Seventh and End Plaza from the redevelopment agreement because that plaza is no longer part of the south Haymarket park project. Tax increment financing (TIF) proceeds that were allocated for that plaza have been reallocated; Tim C. said that reallocation is largely a transaction between the city and the developer and does not change the JPA’s commitments under the agreement.

Tim C. also said the sale of the property associated with the project was completed and that the overall development is complete. Board members voted 3‑0 to approve the amendment.

No members of the public addressed the item during the meeting; staff offered to answer questions, and none were raised at the time of the vote.","Amendment No. 2 to the Canopy Park redevelopment agreement removes the previously planned Seventh and End Plaza and reallocates associated TIF proceeds; JPA obligations remain unchanged, and the project sale is complete.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255434,"JPA approves scoreboard addition; votes to buy new arena network system as installation nears",234,1969000,2203000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8&start=1969&end=2203","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8/thumbnail_1969000.jpg","/articles/6255434/Lincoln/Lancaster-County/Nebraska/JPA-approves-scoreboard-addition-votes-to-buy-new-arena-network-system-as-installation-nears","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255434-9b2f60de00898947e1d32b2a155250ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182544&Signature=V0xvvEuuSY8r3gHMp2KaTOdT5xZv4mezaAkotpOVliVOmFh9SR~TxUkUMSgvVtmwpBTmjUTae3dxN7hXMsI5bUmUdbj59ZFYLMWRUug5jyFb0EwHqC2J85gPdGoHPEzzNal-gtHmC~uYN09FdWXcqPb4znFjIdXQq6iMpLtOFxgRRCOsAkO2b0jqtHeGBc-lPl5iL6XJBCyicwHx4Vjgp-l4x~GoyRl3dZmlmOm6Vt6fOLkvm6gBF96tdLOeCQmU1kzn-v~S0P51S9G6W3AnxJK06jhXp1hhlwxn3W4UommyYC85AohJomAMfhQONyW1igK08qK-jDVKzrZygll6-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency approved an amendment to the arena scoreboard contract to add an additional center‑hung scores table and voted to purchase and install a complete arena network system, including Wi‑Fi, timed to coincide with scoreboard installation.

Under a motion the JPA approved Amendment No. 1 to the Mitsubishi Electric scoreboard contract to add a scores table for an amount not to exceed $80,181, bringing the scoreboard package total to $3,442,919. Tim Savona of Pinnacle Bank Arena described the difference between the existing banner‑style display and the proposed equipment: “The new one proposed is a full video digital capability,” he said, adding it would support “anything animated, anything video, high def.”

The board also approved a purchase and installation contract with 5 nines for a new Wi‑Fi and network system at Pinnacle Bank Arena with a cost not to exceed $3,721,891. Staff said the procurement covers equipment and installation; a separate maintenance and operations agreement for day‑to‑day management of the system will be presented to the JPA at its August meeting. Staff said buying the equipment outright — instead of a lease — would reduce financing costs; staff estimated this purchase would save interest compared with a lease structure and described the project as a full infrastructure refresh, not just Wi‑Fi.

Board members asked whether the purchase price included ongoing operating fees; staff clarified that the purchase amount before the board covers hardware and installation only, and that an operating/management contract will be brought forward at the next meeting. Staff also said the installation schedule is intended to align with the scoreboard installation so the arena’s downtime can be used for coordinated equipment work. The motions passed on unanimous 3‑0 votes.","Board approved an extra center‑hung scores table for the new scoreboard and authorized purchase and installation of a full network/Wi‑Fi system to coincide with scoreboard installation; operating agreement for network services will be considered separately.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255438,"West Haymarket JPA approves $300,000+ in Pinnacle Bank Arena equipment and facility upgrades",286,1253000,1539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8&start=1253&end=1539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8/thumbnail_1253000.jpg","/articles/6255438/Lincoln/Lancaster-County/Nebraska/West-Haymarket-JPA-approves-300000-in-Pinnacle-Bank-Arena-equipment-and-facility-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255438-c6c235caeee4692abd7a072711770505/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182544&Signature=dDGEcWLNv-f~NHfuKWE1xPq8Shqeg8xqrL6JYNGWluo~7Uk2tm0Hs5gUnrfQ6SzY6J5ltaanxyNwVFmGgZpbKhPEimICku2v2XisAvO8OA75Sbti-hK~LmmkRpo3hrANfRPZD-WKA2hbbRG4DW7cuO3OpInkZmqJRJMIHXWriCSuLTHD~NSYBycnQ529blDH8fIwizWxxR8AeyXXd4FZLWGVe-3zQsMy8d~~fMKPlWH9bp8R2B7qIKOjvIW~wl8RWOIzkDSIRgEsnGo20l4EGhU1DXPMhpLQJr3S4VVyLcEUIALJI1XH4E-YIt8RScNqx83cpDO4JdRWMaWH8QUiuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency approved a package of contracts and purchase orders for Pinnacle Bank Arena equipment and facility upgrades, covering website redesign, lighting and parking equipment, seating work, parking lot lighting and concession fryers.

The JPA approved a contract with AXS Digital for a Pinnacle Bank Arena and Pinewood Bowl Theater website redesign at a cost not to exceed $80,000. Staff said AXS Digital currently hosts the arena website and was deemed the best proposer in a recent request for proposals.

Separately, the board authorized the purchase of event‑level hallway LED fixtures from Voss Lighting for up to $58,898 and approved a unit price contract with Wired Inc. for installation costs not to exceed $32,900. Board members were told the project will replace older fluorescent fixtures near dressing rooms with ceiling‑mounted LED fixtures to improve back‑of‑house lighting and ambiance.

The JPA also approved an amendment to extend the Erwin Seating Company contract to June 1, 2025; staff confirmed the extension carries no additional cost. For garage revenue equipment, the board approved a purchase order to Amano McGann Inc. for gate reader technology at a cost not to exceed $51,291.50; staff said this equipment is consistent with the city’s other parking garages to allow system interoperability.

Other approvals included a purchase order to Lincoln Win Electric for parking lot light fixture retrofit kits for up to $30,206 and the purchase of two fryer units from Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company for arena concessions, not to exceed $57,827.63.

All motions passed on unanimous 3‑0 roll calls. No public comment was offered on these items during the meeting; several board members disclosed past work relationships with vendors and staff confirmed no conflict of interest for the contract actions.","The JPA approved multiple contracts for arena improvements — website redesign, hallway lighting purchase and installation, parking gate readers, seating contract extension, parking lot lights and concessions fryers — as part of routine capital and maintenance work.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6255443,"West Haymarket JPA reports on bond payments, cash position and occupation tax collections",781,435000,1216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8&start=435&end=1216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3164056-2ba3f62c44dd603da19519d237ff5ad8/thumbnail_435000.jpg","/articles/6255443/Lincoln/Lancaster-County/Nebraska/West-Haymarket-JPA-reports-on-bond-payments-cash-position-and-occupation-tax-collections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6255443-1e00805f4797d8b16d0e1ad9473ea541/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182544&Signature=TorDLyP6PtRMVoZ-VDNEIpVzoK6UgK4wKbRkShAsx-bcJad368SDoE4BLjrwgVLuEXGbhNjwQkRrFS0a5ourw~hffp0GG7AjWFmLEviUDjZumuQUO4egzrGdKgxGwZzuAMYSJ5k5G-Boku9qSPLZOAsQP0FJnP8f99-eRLpMnEIMeaPoeKljgsDkuQL2uDecbPUQmESvdW~d~Fhr1YcthimD7NgIqFNxt2t3Mvr5zPDqaD~g088dm4BRPw0ugYFdkPKj3sK8Tb7Wb~EA~f9ipJwvey~f34g3tUmhTDkFcPoQnqDNqBmjyOGSFxIq-aYJTddr0btQgLlIzTG1VZuw-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haymarket Joint Public Agency heard a financial update and approved the payment register and expenditure reports for the period covering November 2024 through March 2025.

City finance staff presented a breakdown of payments and year‑to‑date expenditures, saying debt service dominated the period’s disbursements and that the JPA remained current on its bond obligations. The board unanimously approved the payment register and related reports, 3‑0.

The finance presentation showed debt service made up the largest portion of payments during the period: principal accounted for about 45.2% of payments and interest about 29.2%. District Energy Corporation utility payments of roughly $1,300,000 represented about 5.8% of the total, and an initial payment toward the scoreboard replacement also appeared in the register. The presenter said items with associated revenue were noted in the register and that most remaining expenditures were previously approved operating and capital outlays.

Staff highlighted the expenditure report showing the JPA at about 58.3% through the fiscal year (seven of 12 months) and having spent 53.3% of its budgeted “other services and charges” category to date. The report lists a beginning fiscal‑year cash balance of $51,500,000 and a cash balance of $58,700,000 as of March 31, with a reduction of about $2,800,000 consistent with planned capital improvements. Staff said the JPA still projects an end‑of‑year cash balance of about $41,500,000, which matches the approved budget projection.

Board members asked whether the presented figures reflected items on the current consent agenda; staff said the reported numbers included the expenditures up for approval that day. Board members also asked a hypothetical question about whether the cash balance could cover two years of annual principal and interest obligations; staff responded that, based on the figures discussed in the meeting, the JPA’s current cash balance would cover roughly two years of the JPA’s annual principal and interest obligations of about $23,000,000.

The packet also included a Pinnacle Bank Arena income statement and an occupation tax update. Occupation tax receipts were reported at $13,200,000 compared with a budget of about $13,300,000, representing a roughly 3.8% increase from the prior year. Staff said occupation tax receipts have exceeded earlier projections made when the arena and related development were first planned.

No members of the public spoke on the financial reports before the board voted to approve the payment register and accept the expenditure reports.","City finance director reviewed the payment register and expenditures for Nov. 2024–Mar. 2025, confirming debt service payments and an on‑budget cash position while occupation taxes track close to projections.","actionData","errors"]

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