Overview
- Unified Government commissioners approved participation in the stadium STAR bond project by a 7-3 vote, allowing certain local sales, use and hotel taxes to be pledged for up to 30 years.
- The proposed district spans about 236 acres near State Avenue between roughly 118th and 126th streets, encompassing a site for a domed stadium and an entertainment district.
- Kansas officials say the STAR bond map remains under review, leaving final boundaries and revenue projections unfinished.
- Project financing calls for STAR bonds and a state program to cover about 60% of stadium costs, with private funding for the remainder including a $1 billion Hunt Family contribution.
- Olathe separately approved a STAR bond district for a new team headquarters and training facility at College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road, as public testimony in Wyandotte County reflected sharp opposition alongside claims of broad email support.