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Parks Board approves Predators— lease for Centennial Sportsplex; council presses for written guarantees on access and legacy programs
Summary
The Parks Board voted unanimously to approve a lease with the Nashville Predators for the ice rinks and concessions at Centennial Sportsplex. Predators representatives pledged major capital investment, protection for legacy users and affordable access; council members pressed for written guarantees, a community benefits agreement and clarity on which services (aquatics) are included.
The Parks Board has approved a lease agreement with the Nashville Predators covering the Centennial Sportsplex—s ice rinks and concession area, and the agreement was presented to the Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee for an update and questions.
Shane Foster, presenting in place of project board chair Michelle Steele, told the committee the Parks Board voted unanimously to approve the Predators— lease and that the team will assume operational control consistent with its management of other city ice facilities. Foster and Predators representatives said the Predators will assume responsibility for major capital improvements, all insurance costs and a share of net revenue, and that letters of commitment have been issued to existing user groups to…
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