Community Huddles Outreach Report & Stadium Facilities Update
Community Huddles Outreach Report & Stadium Facilities Update
Community Huddles Outreach Report & Stadium Facilities Update
Purpose: To improve our current plan by providing the public the opportunity to learn more about the project, ask
ques�ons and provide their feedback.
Community Huddles
3&4 6/14/2023 5:00pm Kernan to Hodges 3985 Hunt Club Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224 235
8 6/15/2023 5:00pm Pecan / Airport 15170 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 116
11 6/17/2023 11:30am Baymeadows / Avenues 10239 Golf Club Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256 161
13 6/17/2023 5:00pm Beaches 1600 Selva Marina Dr, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 195
5 6/19/2023 11:30am San Marco / Lakewood 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207 110
13 6/21/2021 11:30am Beaches 691 N 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 115
Format: Forty-minute presenta�on from the Jaguars followed by public comments and ques�ons. No �me limit was
established on individual comments or ques�ons. The public comment sec�on did not have a pre-set stop �me. Public
comment sessions did not conclude un�l all comments were received and ques�ons were answered. In addi�on to the
45-minute presenta�on, public comment sessions lasted an average of 90 minutes.
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STADIUM OF THE FUTURE
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STADIUM OF THE FUTURE GOALS
Objective: To create an omnibus solution that addresses the current stadium condition and
delivers a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood around the stadium, ballpark, arena, and amphitheater.
Strategic Goals:
• Deliver a state-of-the-art reimagined City-owned stadium that meets the needs of the Jaguars and
football fans while positioning the stadium and nearby venues to attract major non-NFL events
• Extend the current Jaguars lease beyond the 2029/30 NFL season
• Bring the University of Florida graduate campus to the current Fairgrounds property
• Position the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl to participate in an expanded college football playoffs
• Extend the Florida/Georgia game agreement beyond 2025
• Support development in the downtown core
• Create a much-needed connection between the St. Johns River, The Sports Complex,
OUTEAST neighborhood and beyond
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IT IS ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN JUST A STADIUM
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OUR VISION: BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS NEIGHBORHOOD/DISTRICT
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PATH TOWARDS STADIUM OF THE FUTURE
• Jaguars Initiate Public Dialogue (March 2016)
• Building Engineering Assessment (July 2020)
• Build 3-D Model (January 2022)
• CAA Icon Stakeholder Survey (March 2022)
• Conceptual Designs (April 2022)
• Conceptual Design Selection – HOK (December 2022)
• Design Advancement – HOK (May 2023)
• Schedule, Sequencing, and Renovation Pricing –
AECOM-Hunt/Barton-Mallow (May 2023)
• Public Outreach Regarding Design and Plan (June 2023)
• Partnership Framework Between Jaguars and COJ (TBD)
• Schematic Design Kickoff to Achieve 2028 Opening (October 2023)
• City of Jacksonville and Jaguars Agreement Approval (TBD)
• NFL Owners Approval (TBD)
• Early Works Construction Mobilization (February 2025)
• Construction Commencement (January 2026)
• Facility Opening (August 2028)
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STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK
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Floor Plan
Food District Overlay
Inspired by the many neighborhoods of Duval county and
its rich diversity of culture, the stadium will feature a rich
variety of food and beverage offerings. Located in the four
corner breezeways of the stadium, each neighborhood will
offer unique local and international themed cuisine, unique to
the characteristics and styles of northeast Florida. Key to food
program is offering market pricing inside the stadium.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO PARKING?
The most frequent comment we received during the Community Huddle process was how parking would be affected.
With the goal of crea�ng a downtown development catalyst on por�ons of the parking lots west of the stadium, surface
parking for Jaguars games will be impacted. To what degree depends on the agreement nego�ated between the private
and public par�es and where the University of Florida chooses to build their downtown graduate campus.
We will implement a mul�-faceted plan to help offset the impact on surface parking. The plan consists of the following
elements:
1) Look for opportuni�es to create new parking spaces within the new development. This will be focused on
structured parking integrated into the development.
2) Con�nue to work with JTA to have a robust public transporta�on plan featuring the planned downtown
automated urban transporta�on connector and expanding the regional shutle bus program.
3) Significantly improve the infrastructure necessary to support ride sharing offerings.
4) Create a local shutle program to make it easier for fans to get from remote surface lots to the stadium.
The Jaguars have engaged a parking consultant and will be publishing a more detailed parking report to our customers
once we have a more defini�ve agreement with the city.
The good news is there is currently excess surface parking on lots further away from the stadium that are used for the
Florida/Georgia game but not for Jaguars games.
With the possibility that Jaguar games may be played at an alterna�ve loca�on during the renova�on process, many of
our season �cketholders ques�oned what will happen to their season �cket seniority if they choose not to renew their
season �ckets for the games played at an alterna�ve loca�on.
Season �cket seniority will be frozen at the end of the season that proceeds any season when Jaguar games will be
played at a loca�on other than TIAA Bank Field. Season �cket holders will not be required to purchase season �ckets for
Jaguar games played outside Jacksonville or in Jacksonville at a temporary facility.
As noted above, season �cket holder seniority will be frozen the season before renova�ons begins. Season �cket holders
will be offered their same sea�ng loca�on in the new stadium. If the same seat loca�on no longer exists, the season
�cket holder will be offered the most comparable loca�on.
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For season �cket holders who wish to consider a loca�on different from their current loca�on, they will be given the
opportunity to choose on a seniority basis from available seats not currently held by exis�ng season �cket holders.
One of the most spirited debates during the Community Huddle process was the renova�on approach, a two-year
“con�nuous renova�on” process or a four-year “stop and start” renova�on process. The biggest difference between the
two alterna�ve approaches is the cost of the renova�on and the poten�al displacement of Jaguar games.
The two-year process is the least expensive approach but will require Jaguar games be played at an alterna�ve
loca�on(s) for two NFL seasons. The four-year “stop and start” renova�on will allow the Jaguar games to be played in the
stadium while under renova�on but will increase total costs by $190MM.
The Jaguars believe the stadium renova�ons should proceed in the most efficient, least disrup�ve, and least expensive
manner. To this end, the Jaguars recommend the two-year process but acknowledge this will likely be a part of the
nego�a�ons with the public sector. It should be noted that ul�mately the NFL and NFL owners by a 75% majority must
approve any renova�on schedule and temporary loca�on for Jaguar games.
This was also a hot topic amongst Huddle atendees. In the event Jaguar games must be played temporarily at an
alterna�ve site(s), we have considered several alterna�ves. These alterna�ve sites can be placed into one of two
categories – “Nearly NFL Ready” or “Temporary Alterna�ves”. Preliminary discussions have been held with the following
loca�ons:
Like the two vs. four-year renova�on process discussions, these two different categories have important trade-offs. The
“Nearly NFL Ready” op�ons are the most cost efficient but result in games being moved out of Jacksonville. The
“temporary alterna�ves” during the two-year stadium renova�on process require significant investment to get the
facili�es to NFL standards but (in the case of the University of North Florida and the Baseball Grounds op�ons) will keep
Jaguar games in Jacksonville during the two-year stadium renova�on process. In addi�on to the increased expense, the
University of North Florida and Baseball Grounds solu�ons iden�fied would only provide 30,000 seats.
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We expect this topic to be part of the stadium nego�a�ons but again must point out that any plan must be approved by
the NFL and NFL owners by a 75% majority.
DISABLED SEATING?
With the magnitude of the proposed stadium renova�ons, the renovated stadium must be in full compliance with all
requirements under the Americans with Disabili�es Act. This will ensure the stadium is fully accessible in all areas. The
Jaguars will retain a stadium accessibility expert and will ensure all plans are coordinated with the appropriate City of
Jacksonville accessibility resources.
LANDSCAPING PLAN?
Sugges�ons were offered to make sure the landscaping plan is fully considerate of providing the op�mal amount of
shade to make the park area outside the stadium comfortable during the hot weather.
Comments were received regarding the cost sharing of the stadium renova�ons between the public and private sectors.
This will obviously be one of the key economic terms to be nego�ated. Ul�mately the public investment into this project
will be recommended by the mayor’s team and forwarded to the city council for their considera�on.
It is understandable and appropriate that a public investment of this magnitude should receive intensive review and
considera�on. That’s the responsibility of the elected officials who will ul�mately determine if this project moves
forward.
At the same �me, it is appropriate to recognize that this project represents an unprecedented level of private investment
into downtown Jacksonville with hundreds of millions of private dollars going into a stadium owned by the City of
Jacksonville. This project will represent the single largest private investment in the history of downtown Jacksonville.
The City of Jacksonville owns the stadium and is responsible for the maintenance, capital improvements and the ul�mate
replacement of the stadium. In this case, the City of Jacksonville has a partner willing to match their investment
downtown. Compare this to Orlando where their aging publicly owned stadium needs significant upgrades and can only
look to public resources to fund the stadium improvements.
This is a project that when combined with other smaller downtown projects can change the trajectory of downtown
Jacksonville for genera�ons to come. It is coming at the right �me. Jacksonville is on fire; the Jaguars are ascending, and
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genera�on Jaguar is coming of age. Shad Khan and the Jaguars are prepared to carry our share to make this project a
reality.
Mul�ple comments were received focused on making sure local businesses are provided with the opportunity to
par�cipate in this project. The Jaguars share this objec�ve and will extend our commitment beyond the construc�on
phase to the opera�on phase. The overall goal of the project is to help turn downtown Jacksonville into an economic
engine that can generate resources that can be reinvested throughout the community, par�cularly into those
underserved neighborhoods. A key part of this is job crea�on and opportunity.
One of the challenges currently facing the local Jacksonville construc�on industry is access to skilled labor and having the
overall construc�on capacity to keep up with the local demand for construc�on services. The Jaguars in partnership with
local construc�on en��es are helping address the shortage of labor by bringing to Jacksonville “Construc�on Ready”.
“Construc�on Ready” provides construc�on labor training, cer�fica�ons, and guaranteed entry level construc�on jobs to
those who complete the 24-day program. Par�cipants in this process are selected from targeted communi�es. This
program played an important role in the successful “Miller Electric Center” project. These types of innova�ve
partnerships will con�nue and be enhanced with the Stadium of the Future project.
Beyond these macro level ini�a�ves, the Jaguars will con�nue their longstanding prac�ce of inves�ng back to the
community via direct grants to not-for-profit organiza�ons and select community ini�a�ves.
The goal of the Stadium of the Future is to have the safest playing surface for our players. Current conven�onal wisdom
suggests that a natural grass surface is preferable to an ar�ficial turf field. Advancements con�nue to be made in turf
technology with current ar�ficial turf fields performing significantly beter than their predecessors. The final decision on
the type of field will need to be made around 24 months prior to the stadium opening.
If a natural grass surface is selected some accommoda�ons will need to be made to support a healthy grass surface in a
stadium which has a fixed roof. While more work needs to be done, we believe this can be accomplished by ensuring
adequate air flow at the field level and the introduc�on of ar�ficial grow light technology.
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RENDERINGS VS. WHAT WILL EVENTUALLY BE BUILT?
Some comments were made regarding how the public can be assured that the final stadium project will look like the
ini�al renderings. This assurance is easily achieved by the City of Jacksonville including in the partnership agreement a
provision that any material devia�on from the final approved design must be approved by the city. This is a standard
provision included in most development agreements between public and private par�es. A similar provision is included
in the Jaguars agreement with the city for the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences, new Shipyards office building and the
recently completed Miller Electric Center.
It was pointed out that in many NFL stadiums agreements the local State is o�en a par�cipant in the public funding
obliga�on. That is the case in the most recent stadium agreements in Nashville and Buffalo.
The State of Florida currently does not provide funding support for local Florida publicly owned stadiums. In the ini�al
funding of the renova�ons to the old Gator Bowl that were necessary to secure an NFL expansion team, the State did
provide some funding assistance in the form on a rebate of a por�on of the sales tax proceeds from the renovated
stadium. The original funding of the renovated Gator Bowl was as follows:
State City Total Public Private Total
$M 30 95 125 20 145
% 21 65 86 14 100
Since the original opening of the renovated Gator Bowl in the mid-90s significant investment has con�nued to be made
in the stadium. The original $145M investment in the stadium has grown to $539M through stadium improvements and
enhancements including the recently opened Miller Electric Center. The $539M total stadium investment to date has
been funded as follows:
State City Total Public Private Total
$M 30 326 356 183 539
% 6 60 66 34 100
As shown, the State of Florida has not provided any financial support to the stadium since the original renova�on of the
Gator Bowl. In total, of the $539M invested in the exis�ng stadium the State of Florida has contributed $30M, or just 6%
of the total.
While the State of Florida played a role in the original Gator Bowl renova�on that was necessary to get an NFL expansion
team to Jacksonville in the mid-90s, all costs since that �me to keep the publicly owned stadium at NFL standards has
been funded exclusively by the City of Jacksonville and private sources.
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WHAT ABOUT SOLAR POWER / SUSTAINABILITY?
Having a sustainable building which is responsible in its consump�on of natural resources and efficient in its opera�on is
a key goal of this project. The basic premise of a renova�on versus the construc�on of a new stadium not only results in
a significant reduc�on in cost but also a big reduc�on in the consump�on of natural resources.
Solar power technology will be fully considered in the final design. In fact, as a result of the Community Huddles, we
received informa�on regarding the introduc�on of solar power collector technology into the reflec�ve facade of the
stadium. Sustainability consultants will be part of the final design team.
The Stadium of the Future project includes both a renovated stadium and a mixed-use development outside the stadium.
Why combine the two projects?
The primary goal of this ini�a�ve is to not only secure NFL football in Jacksonville for genera�ons to come but to leverage
this investment to help downtown Jacksonville become an economic engine for the benefit of all of Jacksonville,
par�cularly underserved neighborhoods. Key to achieving this goal is crea�ng development momentum towards
downtown from the east and atrac�ng major events to the Sports Complex. A vibrant mixed-use development adjacent
to the stadium is necessary to achieve these goals.
To atract major events to Jacksonville (including the NFL Dra� and the possibility of a Super Bowl) it is a requirement
that visitors to our city for these events have access to a total entertainment experience before, during and a�er the
event. Downtown Jacksonville currently does not offer this type of experience for visitors and un�l we can deliver this
type of experience for visitors, we will con�nue to have difficulty atrac�ng major events to downtown Jacksonville and
the significant economic impact they provide.
Crea�ng development momentum from the Sports Complex towards downtown requires the type of major development
catalyst this project will deliver. In addi�on, while the opportuni�es created by this development will be felt throughout
the community, its posi�ve impact will be par�cularly significant for the OUTEAST neighborhood.
While we assume the future of our annual London game will be a part of our lease nego�a�ons, it is important to take a
step back and recognize the annual London game has provided tangible benefits to both the City of Jacksonville and the
Jaguars.
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As part of the Chamber’s annual London trade mission scheduled around the Jaguars London game, new jobs have been
created in Jacksonville. In addi�on, the awareness of Jacksonville has been posi�vely impacted by this interna�onal
outreach.
The Jaguars have also benefited from our London ini�a�ve both in terms of revenue and building the Jaguars brand. Our
London ini�a�ve has been a win-win for both the City of Jacksonville and the Jaguars for 10+ years.
One of the goals of this ambi�ous project is to secure NFL football in Jacksonville for genera�ons to come. As part of any
stadium funding agreement, the Jaguars will enter a long-term lease to play in the renovated stadium. The length of the
lease extension will be influenced by the agreed upon stadium renova�on plan. We would expect the lease extension to
mirror the expected useful life of the renovated stadium. Based on our proposed plan, we would expect the useful life of
the renovated stadium to be not much shorter than you would expect from a new stadium.
PSLs, or Personal Seat Licenses, are o�en used as part of the financing of new stadiums. These PSLs are �ed to specific
seats and are sold to season �cket holders. The PSL provides the season �cket holder with an exclusive license to purchase
specific seats on a seasonal basis. These seat licenses can generally be resold by the season �cket holder to third par�es
at market prices with the original seat license holder receiving the revenue from the license sale.
PSL revenue is considered part of the private investment in new stadiums. Currently, the Jaguars have not considered PSL
revenue to help fund our private contribu�on to the renovated city owned stadium. We assume this will be a topic that
the city will want to discuss as part of the nego�a�on process.
The Jaguars support the planned downtown University of Florida Graduate Campus. Shad Khan has already commited
$5M to the local fundraising effort to help make the campus a reality.
The loca�on of the downtown campus will ul�mately be made by the University of Florida. However, we believe that the
current Fairgrounds site would be an excellent choice due to its impact on crea�ng downtown development momentum
from the east to the west and its posi�ve impact on the OUTEAST neighborhood.
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If the University of Florida chooses the Fairgrounds site and the Jaguars can come to terms with the City of Jacksonville
on the Stadium of the Future, Shad Khan will donate, free of charge, to the University of Florida the 14-acre Fairgrounds
site. The one item that will need to be addressed if the Fairgrounds site is secured for the UF Campus is its poten�al
impact on parking for Jaguar games. This will be studied and addressed as part of our overall parking plan.
One thing certain is that as the Stadium of the Future debate unfolds, proponents will point to economic impact studies
that will show the en�re region benefi�ng to the tune of billions of dollars while opponents will cite economic studies
that professional sports teams have litle or no economic impact on their communi�es. Regretably, the facts will always
remain subject to interpreta�on.
In this case, as a mater of public policy, the City of Jacksonville follows an economic policy that features private/public
partnerships. The extent of the public investment in the private/public partnerships will ul�mately be determined by
elected officials.
The Jaguars are an ac�ve supporter and contributor to the excellent work being done in the OUTEAST neighborhood by
the Historic Eastside Community Organiza�on and LIFTJAX. In addi�on to on-going support, Shad Khan donated $1M to
the LIFTJAX ini�a�ve. Ul�mately, the future of the OUTEAST neighborhood should be determined by the local residents
and business owners in the OUTEAST community. As such, while we expect the Stadium of the Future to provide significant
benefits to the OUTEAST neighborhood (par�cularly as it relates to jobs), our plans do not include any direct development
plans north of the Arlington Expressway. Any future development in this neighborhood should reflect the needs and
desires of the residents. If the OUTEAST residents choose to invite the Jaguars to be a part of their Neighborhood
Development Program, we will give it every considera�on.
The Stadium of the Future project, which includes the renovated stadium, mixed-use development outside the stadium
and the connector between the St. Johns River through the Sports Complex to the OUTEAST neighborhood is es�mated
to cost a total of $2 billion. The stadium renova�on alone is es�mated to cost between $1.3-1.4 billion. This cost
es�mate assumes the stadium renova�on is done in a con�nuous fashion over two seasons beginning with the 2026 NFL
season. If the project starts later than February 2026 and/or the renova�on is done over four seasons, the cost of the
stadium renova�on will increase.
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WHAT IS THE TIMETABLE?
To protect the current price es�mate and have the stadium renova�on completed in �me for the 2028 NFL season, we
will need to have an agreement with the City of Jacksonville by the second quarter of 2024. Missing this deadline will
not necessarily kill the project but it will result in significantly increased project costs.
Under NFL rules the Jaguars cannot unilaterally enter into a new lease to play our games in Jacksonville. Before a new
lease can be executed, it must receive approval from the NFL, the NFL owners Stadium and Finance Commitees and
receive 75% approval from a vote of all NFL owners. One of the important items the league and owners will consider
prior to approval of a proposed lease is how this proposed agreement compares to recent stadium and lease agreements
in NFL markets similar in size to Jacksonville.
We received ques�ons regarding the intensity of the sun’s reflec�on off the outside facade of the stadium. The choice of
material on the facade outside the stadium will impact the intensity of the sun’s reflec�on. The final material selec�on
will be such to avoid any sun reflec�on issues related to vehicular traffic, downtown residents and visitors to downtown
Jacksonville.
While there are many benefits to proceeding with a renova�on versus construc�on of a new stadium, a renova�on may
result in games being played in a loca�on other than the current stadium. While this approach is the most efficient, least
disrup�ve, and least expensive, it will result in some short-term impact on local residents and businesses who are
dependent on Jaguars games. While some short-term impact is expected, it must be weighed against the long-term
benefit of securing the Jaguars’ future and posi�oning the city to atract major events in the future. Plans to address
these local concerns will be developed but cannot be fully addressed un�l a comprehensive agreement is reached
between the city and the Jaguars.
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ANY CHANGES TO THE FOOD SERVICE PLAN IN THE STADIUM?
The improved revenue and food service infrastructure in the new stadium will enable the Jaguars to implement a revised
stadium food service plan featuring local food providers offering their special�es at the same price they charge at their
loca�on(s) outside the stadium.
The landscaped area outside the stadium between the security gates and the stadium itself is designated as a public park
which will be open to the public on non-stadium event days. This new park will serve all downtown residents including
those that work, live, and visit the new mixed-use development outside the stadium.
To complete a renova�on of the stadium without addressing obvious needs such as shade on the seats (par�cularly on
the east side of the stadium), increased ver�cal transporta�on op�ons from level to level and widening the concourses
would be a disservice to Jaguars fans. As such, fan comfort is at the top of our list of design improvements. Shade will be
provided on all seats, fans will be protected from rain and the number of escalators, elevators, restrooms and food and
beverage points of sale will increase significantly. It will also be easier to get into the stadium with an improved entry
sequence and once in the stadium fans will enjoy significantly wider concourses and the 360° circula�on on the main and
upper concourses.
The stadium outer facade is also designed to capture the prevailing winds, draw the natural air flow from outside the
stadium into the concourses and through large breezeways created in each corner of the stadium into the sea�ng bowl
and vented through the roof structure.
One of the surprising responses we received from our fan surveys was about the interest in being protected from rain.
We have known that shade on all the seats was important, but it wasn’t un�l our fan surveys and subsequent input from
concert promoters and other major event promoters that we realized how much the unpredictable Florida summer
weather impacted our ability to atract big summer events.
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Providing a safer environment for fans and staff inside the stadium during severe weather condi�ons.
Providing more certainty for event promoters regarding their load in and load out schedule.
The protec�on from rain is easily understood but the benefit of a fixed roof during severe weather condi�ons and the
certainty of the load in and load out schedule deserve a bit more explana�on.
Regarding severe weather condi�ons, the fixed roof should permit atendees to “shelter in place”. “Shelter in Place”
means atendees should be able to stay in their seats vs. moving to the concourses during certain severe weather
episodes. This compares to the current stadium protocol which requires atendees to leave their seats and move to the
overcrowded concourses during severe weather condi�ons. Once in these overcrowded concourses, many fans choose
to leave the stadium and return to their cars. This creates a very dangerous situa�on which will be mi�gated with a fixed
roof.
Certainty of load-in and load-out is very important to event promoters who manage na�onwide tours. For example, a
big concert will generally require up to five days to set up the stadium for a performance date followed by up to three
days to return the facility to its original condi�on. In Jacksonville during the summer, it is extremely likely that at some
point(s) during this eight-day period severe weather condi�ons will impact the event schedule. This nega�vely impacts
Jacksonville candidacy to host these major events and the local economic impact they promise.
One significant design sugges�on we received during the Huddle process was to make it possible for fans to cross Gator
Bowl Blvd. by Gates 3 and 4 and East Bay Street by Gate 1 in an efficient and safe manner prior to kickoff and post-game.
As such, we have asked that our stadium designers look at adding pedestrian bridges over Gator Bowl Blvd. and East Bay
Street near Gates 4, 3 and 1.
Jacksonville has the poten�al to be a very walkable city, but we need to improve the neighborhood connec�ons. A key
part of this project is to not only enhance the east/west connec�vity between the Sports Complex and downtown but also
the north/south connec�on from the St. Johns River through the Sports Complex to the OUTEAST neighborhood and
beyond. Improving the connector between neighborhoods will not only open up our many historical neighborhoods but
also lead to beter long-term health outcomes.
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HOW WERE THE ORIGINAL DESIGN OBJECTIVES DEVELOPED?
As we prepared our renova�on design brief for the eight sports architects who were invited to par�cipate in the design
compe��on, we relied on historical fan feedback, the results of a broad fan survey and interviews with stakeholders
including the Gator Bowl, the University of Florida, the University of Georgia, na�onal event organizers and concert
promoters.
We ended up with a list of 20+ key design objec�ves that the eight par�cipa�ng sports architects used to guide their
renova�on concepts. Included in this list were many obvious objec�ves such as shade on all seats, improved ver�cal
transporta�on, wider concourses, more restrooms and food service points of sale, protec�on from the rain, updated
electrical/mechanical/plumbing systems and a more efficient entry and traffic experience.
The Stadium of the Future process that resulted in the current stadium design and a framework for con�nued
nego�a�ons was the result of a three-year process involving the City of Jacksonville and the Jaguars. The total cost of the
process to date is $2.6M. The $2.6M cost was shared between the par�es with the City of Jacksonville contribu�ng
$0.1M and the Jaguars funding the remaining $2.5M.
The current stadium is nearing the end of its useful life and costs the city millions of dollars annually in maintenance and
capital improvement costs. The Jaguars first started the public dialog regarding The Stadium of the Future in 2016. Three
years ago, we began a formal process in partnership with the City of Jacksonville to develop a long-term stadium
solu�on. The “Stadium of the Future” plan and the non-binding Memorandum of Understanding were the results of this
three-year process.
The Jaguars lease expires a�er the 2029 season, and it is cri�cal that we have a long-term stadium solu�on in place
before we near the end of our lease. Our goal is to make sure we avoid the problems that teams and ci�es that have lost
NFL teams faced because they did not have a long-term stadium solu�on in place prior to the expira�on of the team’s
lease.
Since residents throughout Northeast Florida enjoy events at TIAA Bank Field, why not have the surrounding coun�es
contribute to the Stadium of the Future project? was raised at several Huddles. This is obviously a ques�on for elected
officials. While the concept sounds great, it would be difficult to plan on the surrounding coun�es contribu�ng to a
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project in Duval County. What makes Northeast Florida such a special place is the diversity of unique des�na�ons. For
example, we all enjoy the variety of neighborhoods and the Sports Complex in Duval County, Historic St. Augus�ne in St.
Johns County and the beaches and parks at Amelia Island in Nassau County. Each county plays their part in crea�ng such
a wonderful region. In addi�on, residents of surrounding coun�es do contribute to Duval County when they atend
events at the Sports Complex through the sales taxes and surcharges, they pay and the economic impact they create by
visi�ng downtown Jacksonville. The same is true as Duval County residents visit neighboring coun�es.
One of the possible outcomes when you ask surrounding coun�es to help pay for publicly owned assets in Duval County,
you may be opening the door for those coun�es to ask Duval County residents to help pay when they need funding for
their publicly owned assets.
We encourage both supporters and opponents to have their voice heard through their elected officials. We will naturally
focus on those who support the project and encourage those who want to help to go to
www.1stDowntownJacksonville.com and register. We will be communica�ng directly from the 1st Downtown Jacksonville
pla�orm to all that register to help.
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ELECTRICAL.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Automatic Switch Failure (ATS) ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Emergency Generator Replacement ................................................................................................................................... 1
Insufficient Club Gate Lighting ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Insufficient Sideline/Field Power ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Power Outages .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Quad D Power Failure ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Transformer Breakers ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
TV Compound Power .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
FOOD SERVICE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Concession Stand Floors ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Concession Stand Shutters.................................................................................................................................................. 3
Failing Food Service Equipment .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Food Service Coolers ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Grease traps ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
HVAC ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Air Handler Units and Chiller Replacement ........................................................................................................................ 5
Cooling Tower Replacements ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Multiple HVAC Failures – June/July 23 ............................................................................................................................... 6
Press Box Fog/Window Fog ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Quad B Compressor Failure ................................................................................................................................................ 6
R22 Change Out .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
SEZ Cooling Tower Discharge .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Visiting Team Locker Room HVAC Unit ............................................................................................................................... 7
Water Pumps (Condensing) ................................................................................................................................................ 8
OPERATIONAL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bathroom Stalls and Locks .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Bowl Seats ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Ceiling Tiles ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Door and Lock Replacement ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Gameday Tech Failures ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Premium Furniture............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Stadium Audio ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Stadium Lights ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Stadium Loading Dock....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Stadium Trash Compactor Lift Platform ........................................................................................................................... 10
Stadium Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Storm Damage .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Street Pole Banners........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Suite Windows .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Trash Collection................................................................................................................................................................. 12
TV Replacements .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Wall Padding ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Wayfinding Signage........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Work Orders (2021 & 2022) .............................................................................................................................................. 13
PLUMBING............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Broken Water Pipes .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Ice Maker Failure .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Janitor Closet Water Leak ................................................................................................................................................. 14
JEA Water Main Break....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Multiple Water Heater Leaks ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Plumbing Pipe Replacement ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Sewage Leaks .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Water Pressure (Pumps and Valves) ................................................................................................................................. 15
ROOF/STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Building Envelope Failure.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Building Leaks.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Concourse Finishes ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Concrete Repairs ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
East Club and Terrace Floor .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Expansion Joint Repair ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Gate/Fence Deterioration ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Steel Metal Coating ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
Gutters .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Jaguars Locker Room Leaks............................................................................................................................................... 21
Parking Lots ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Roof/Cover Replacement .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Sagging Soffit..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Storm Drain Covers/Flooding ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Waterproofing................................................................................................................................................................... 23
SAFETY/LIFE SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Bowl Audio Deterioration ................................................................................................................................................. 24
East Suite Sprinkler Head Leak .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Elevator and Escalator ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Fire Panel Upgrades .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Fire Sprinkler Main Leaks .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Operational Command Center .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Severe Rodent Problems................................................................................................................................................... 25
Security Camera Coverage ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Security Camera Quality and Audio .................................................................................................................................. 26
Security Camera Storage Ability........................................................................................................................................ 26
Stadium Field Drainage ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Suite Floors........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Vehicle Intrusion Plan ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Weapons Detection Systems ............................................................................................................................................ 26
ATTACHMENT: Work Order Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 27
Automatic Switch Failure (ATS)
Three out of four ATS are original and past their life expectancy. There has been a failure to Quad B automatic
transfer switch a few times now with most recently May 2023 when the JEA line was damaged. This interrupted
normal operations during the morning until all power was switched over by Miller Electric. Quad B will not
automatically transfer to generator power or back to normal building power. This is to be fixed early June 2023.
Quad D has had problems in the past but has since been replaced.
Emergency Generator Replacement
The two generators are all past the life expectancy (QUAD B & D). They are the original generators from 25 years
ago. Generators have not been exercised on a proper preventative maintenance plan. The existing generator in
Quad B lacks the capacity to provide back-up power to the control room, the main phone/data room and updated
sequencing needs to be engineered. The Quad B generator’s controller failed which may prevent the generator from
kicking on. November 2022.
Power Outages
There were multiple unplanned power outages either during the day or overnight throughout the 2022-2023
year. This created many challenges for staff rebooting systems and preparing for future events/games.
Quad D Power Failure
Lost power to Quad D during the Tax Slayer Bowl due to a power surge from an AC unit inside the IDF room. This
created power outages to foodservice POS, and the stadium TVs were down for most of the first half of the game.
This included one schools’ coaches’ booth, which alleviated their ability to watch any replays. December 2022.
Transformer Breakers
Each Quad has two main breakers that will keep redundancy. Two of the breakers have been replaced nine years
ago (2012-2013), but the other six are original breakers that are past their life expectancy. The breakers have not
been exercised on a proper preventative maintenance schedule. Potential maintenance may now result in breakers
failing and needing to be replace. If breakers fail, we will lose power in certain areas until replaced.
TV Compound Power
Insufficient power hookups for primetime network coverage. Networks choose to bring in generator power to
power entire broadcast because of insufficient needs. Blown transformer on opening weekend against the Chiefs in
2019 stopped the broadcast outside the local area. The Kansas City area was not able to watch the game. September
2019.
Concession Stand Floors
Epoxy needs to be redone in concession stand floors. Has not been done in 25 years and has become a safety issue
as well as health inspection challenge. Some stands have since been fixed but most of the stadium has not been
redone.
Bowl Seats
Exposure to the elements and the sun is beginning to cause severe damage to the seats. Plastic is becoming brittle
and developing a residue which is difficult to remove. This creates challenges for fan experience with relocating fans
on game days. There are far too many of the seats that are difficult to operate or inoperable even when trying to
replace parts.
Ceiling Tiles
The ceiling tiles are obsolete in the suites and club areas. When leaks and envelope failures happen the ceiling tiles
cannot match the rest of the room. The plan is to replace a certain amount of ceiling tiles in suites every year to
have enough backup for older ceiling tiles while being about to keep the ceiling tiles matching in each of the suites.
Door and Lock Replacement
Concession stands, bathrooms, and storage areas’ doors and locks are damaged throughout the 2022 year. This may
create security challenges.
Gameday Tech Failures
Video boards did not properly work throughout the 2021 and 2022 years. The board needed to be mirrored twice,
and it also could not display videos a few times. Loss the ability to run sponsorship assets on the boards due to
failing equipment. Additionally, we had an UPS failure in the server room. July 2022. The WJHW study done in 2021
showed we needed to invest 9.8 million into the control room to get it to a NFL broadcasting standard. Due to a
limited city capital budget, we only invested a total of 1.6 million. The rest of the recommended project standard is
still outstanding.
Premium Furniture
There is insufficient funding for furniture in suites and premium areas which has led to a lack of consistent furniture
in these spaces. Some suites are lacking in required high top seating. The plan is similar to ceiling tiles where we
would replace a certain number of suites over the next few years to add adequate stock.
Stadium Audio
Concourse and ramps are still utilizing an antiquated audio system that is not the same audio system in the bowl.
Technicians have multiple problems with amps and control systems throughout the 2022 year, and the equipment is
past its life expectancy. Some of these issues have since been fixed and the system should be changed in its entirety.
Stadium Lights
During the home playoff game versus the Chargers, we could not turn off stadium lights for player intros due to the
concern that the lights would not come back on. Stadium lights inability to turn off and on reduce the game day
production and experience for fans. This is done often at other NFL venues for fan entertainment, player intros, etc.
January 2023. Although this was tentatively being addressed with 2023 capital funds, the cost of the project to
purchase a new controller with installation went up significantly due to re-mobilization and price of material. This
project has less of a chance to be done now due to the cost exceeding the budgeted amount. Other options include
looking into having the electrical wiring redone and installed to the antiquated controller to keep costs under
budget. This would just be a band-aid fix for more confidence in the lights turning on and off properly.
Stadium Loading Dock
The roll up door at the loading dock had multiple breakdowns. Not usable for extended periods of time in 2022.
Stadium Trash Compactor Lift Platform
Inoperable for most of the 2022 season. This challenged the staff to use work arounds which made normal
operations more difficult.
Stadium Wi-Fi
There are insufficient funds to install proper Wi-Fi that is best-in-class per the NFL standards. 1.5M is middle of the
pack compared to the requested 4M. The current Wi-Fi 5 is 3 generations behind the current best in class systems
and can support around 15,000 users. The current industry standard equipment can accommodate up to 40,000
guests. NFL has advised that new Wi-Fi standards are forthcoming prior to the 2021 season which are not achievable
by the current Stadium Wi-Fi system.
Storm Damage
Storms have a major impact in having the stadium ready and prepared everyday especially event days. During our
latest storm in early July 2023, we had damage that took over a week to fix/correct. Broken portable stands, coolers,
signage, and equipment were damaged.
Suite Windows
The suite windows are 25 years old and are past their life expectancy. The tracks, locking devices, seals, and rollers
are wearing out due to age. In many other stadiums, the windows are operated by electronics.
Trash Collection
There is not a viable solution for trash collection throughout the stadium. There are dumpsters taking up space on
crowded concourses impeding on the space for fans to navigate throughout the stadium. They are also unsightly and
smell creating poor fan experiences on game days. There is only one trash chute located on the main concourse
which creates challenges for trash disposal.
TV Replacements
Over 800 televisions are in place at the Stadium for a variety of uses. Some locations require that the televisions be
placed where moveable equipment may cause damage. Other locations are exposed to environmental conditions
such as wind and rain. ASM takes steps to guard against damage and exposure, but it is not always easy or possible
and replacements must be made. This left TV spaces bare at times or having two varied sizes/brands for TVs in the
same location.
Wall Padding
The wall padding on the field is deteriorating and is past life expectancy. This needs to be replaced in its entirety.
Wayfinding Signage
There is not adequate signage throughout the stadium. Exterior corridors and interior ground level plaza signage is
non-existent, especially at high trafficked club entry gates. Signage adhered to overhanging concrete
structures/columns is inefficient and unclear. Signage throughout the stadium is inconsistent in design, information,
and accuracy. Our signage confuses fans/guests and does not assist staff. A complete refresh throughout the interior
and exterior of the stadium is needed.
We had our Business Intelligence team investigate the submitted work orders from 2021 and 2022. A couple of
takeaways from analysis below:
o There were 710 more requests in 2022 compared to 2021. Most of those came from an increase in food service
equipment and plumbing requests.
o In both years, most requests were for food service equipment.
o The average time between the assignment date and the completion date was nine days.
o There are typically six requests created each day.
o The largest spike in requests was in December 2022.
o In both years there was a substantial increase in the number of requests once the season started, especially in
2022 where there were 1,079 more requests during the season than in the off season.
Building Leaks
With the advancing age of the Stadium, comes the unavoidable, increased movement between components of the
building, yielding more water intrusion. There are multiple leaks throughout the stadium causing water damage in
2022 and 2023. This affects game preparation for staff and in-game experience for premium area fans. The
troublesome areas are suites, club areas, visiting team locker room, service level/loading dock, food service
warehouse, and press box. During June and July of 2023, it has been more noticeable that leaks are not being
corrected from previous areas. Ceiling tiles are being left out until an event because the leaks are not being sealed
properly and continue to damage multiple ceiling tiles which is costly. This creates last minute challenges with
preparations for events.
o Leaks in east suites caused disruption to suite holder placement. August/September 2022.
o East and West Club have multiple areas with ceiling damage that need patch, paint, and new ceiling tiles.
o Leaks in the press box created challenges for clock operator and NFL officials seating. September 2022.
o Leaks in Old Team Dining have happened throughout the 2022 year, and the ceiling tile has fallen through
damaging equipment in the area.
Concourse Finishes
The stadium concourses show significant age. A concourse refinish would assist in preventing slip and fall situations
and prioritize guest safety.
Concrete Repairs
Chunks of concrete continue to break off from under upper concourse bowl. Aging structure is beginning to
succumb to environment. There are trips hazards throughout south endzone. Falling pieces from the façade can
become dangerous and a safety issue.
Sagging Soffit
The soffit inside the old team dining room has started to sag over the past year (2022). This may become a problem
if it continues to sag and potentially fall. It will damage anything underneath the area. We have continued to
monitor, and replacement should take place in an offseason.
Storm Drain Covers/Flooding
The manhole covers have come up in the rubber hallway and the south endzone when the storm water surges which
creates flooding in these areas. This happened during a concert while guests were inside the facility. July 2022 and
June/July 2023. Multiple videos surfaced on news outlets throughout these concert days.
Waterproofing
Over the last two years (2021 & 2022), we have committed $800,000 annually of Capital funding to waterproofing.
We are also committing another $400,000 in 2023. During this previous winter (2021-2022), ASM approved an
additional $370,000 of operating money to waterproofing. The total to date since the start of 2021 amounts to an
estimated $1,570,000. We still have extensive amounts of leaks throughout the stadium.
Bowl Audio Deterioration
Starting in 2012 and running through 2016, upgrades were done to the bowl audio system. The “loudspeakers” were
the first part of this project (2012). These speakers hang from the eight light towers and scoreboards facing the
seating bowl. The Boxes themselves are disintegrating and need replacement. The industry estimated useful life of
this type of equipment is 6-7 years. The covers (grills) are presenting a major safety concern; with some covers
completely coming off and others showing signs of coming loose and running the potential of falling.