Overview
- The council, which voted 7-2 Tuesday, authorized up to $273 million for exterior work using venue taxes voters previously approved for stadium projects.
- Because the city owns AT&T Stadium, the approval extends the Cowboys’ lease to 2055 from its prior end date in 2040.
- The broader deal sets a minimum $750 million team investment, and reports say the Cowboys would front costs with the city repaying $50 million in 2028 and $20 million a year through 2048.
- Planned projects include pedestrian bridges, a dedicated rideshare lot, a roof over the plaza, and new digital signage around the stadium.
- Residents pushing for a public vote are preparing lawsuits, and the funding fight has quickly become a factor in next month’s Arlington municipal elections.