The Frisco City Council unanimously approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with the Hunt family for a mixed-use development at Toyota Stadium, including hotel occupancy tax rebates and fee waivers.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Hotel occupancy tax rebates over 10 yearsup to $5 million12Who pays or receives it: City of Frisco (passing through 50% of hotel occupancy taxes collected)
Construction and development fees waived50% of fees12Who pays or receives it: City of Frisco waives for Hunt family
Prior stadium improvements funding approved in 2024$182 million2Who pays or receives it: City of Frisco, Hunt family, Frisco Independent School District, Frisco Community Development Corporation
Who's involved
Frisco City Councilapproved the agreement
Hunt familyoperates Toyota Stadium and partner to the agreement
Mark HillFrisco Mayor
The facts
The planned development includes a 250-room hotel, 15,000-square-foot convention center, 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and a multistory parking garage.12Stated by 2 sources
The city will pass through 50% of hotel occupancy taxes collected, capped at $5 million over 10 years.12Stated by 2 sources
The city will waive half of the construction and development fees for stadium improvements.12Stated by 2 sources
The Hunt family will cover consulting and legal costs for state grant applications and administration.12Stated by 2 sources
The city approved extending FC Dallas' lease through 2057 in 2024 and agreed to fund mixed-use stadium improvements.1
Who said what
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Frisco Mayor Mark Hill This strategic partnership will enhance the city for decades to come.12
City officials The mixed-use project will increase tourism and benefit nearby Rail District businesses.12
Where the sources disagree
Hotel room count in plans 290-room boutique hotel reported in September [1]; 250-room full-service hotel in October announcement [1, 2]
How they headlined it
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Frisco city leaders to discuss Toyota Stadium economic development agreement
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