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Mayor says Brook Park not committed to $422 million; outlines financing questions and Circle K traffic review
Summary
Mayor Orcutt told council the city is not committed to the multi-hundred-million-dollar redevelopment figure reported in media coverage about the Cleveland Browns project, described revenue streams being discussed, and said a Circle K traffic-impact presentation will be heard at a special meeting next week.
Mayor Patrick Orcutt told the Brook Park City Council on Tuesday that media reports tying the city to a $422 million figure for a Browns-related redevelopment project are incorrect and that the city has not committed to that amount.
"Unless you hear it from me, don't believe it," the mayor said, responding to recent reports. He described ongoing talks with state representatives and county officials and said the city is working to structure revenue streams tied to the stadium project so the municipal general fund would not be tapped for construction costs.
The mayor outlined potential revenue sources he said are being discussed at the state and…
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