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Planning Commission reaffirms FirstEnergy Stadium final plan and clears path for closeout
Summary
The commission voted to reaffirm the FirstEnergy Stadium final plan and directed staff to process the final inspection and escrow/financial security reconciliation; a follow‑up with the city solicitor on stormwater maintenance in the lease was requested.
The Planning Commission voted to reaffirm the final plan for FirstEnergy Stadium at 1900 Center Avenue. Planning staff indicated the project team submitted a reaffirmation request and an as‑built plan that documents existing conditions; staff will conduct a final inspection and prepare an escrow/financial security reconciliation for release as appropriate.
Commissioners asked staff about whether the lease or stadium management agreement addresses stormwater maintenance responsibilities; Public Works staff said they would follow up with the city solicitor and requested the solicitor clarify whether maintenance language in the lease covers stormwater facilities. The commission approved the reaffirmation motion unanimously and instructed staff to proceed with the final inspection and prepare the escrow/financial security release if the work meets standards.
