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Council commits park land for proposed Game Changers sports complex; requires private fundraising targets
Summary
The council approved a commitment agreement reserving land in Macalester Park for a proposed nonprofit indoor sports complex. Presenters described a 140,000-square-foot facility with multiple courts and a 2,000-seat stadium; council required fundraising milestones and limited credit for city-related contributions toward the 85% target.
LUBBOCK, Texas — The City Council on Aug. 12 approved a commitment agreement to reserve city-owned land in Macalester Park for a proposed indoor sports facility advocated by Lubbock Game Changers, provided the nonprofit meets privately raised funding milestones.
What council approved: The agreement commits park property so that it will not be used for other purposes while Game Changers raises private funds. Council amended the agreement to clarify that city or city-related entities' financial contributions will not be counted toward the group's 85% fundraising milestone; that…
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