Portland Trail Blazers officials met with city councilors to discuss a potential $573 million public funding for renovating the Moda Center, necessary for a 20-year lease to keep the team in Portland. Despite Oregon’s commitment of $365 million and Multnomah County’s $88 million, significant disagreements remain over the funding and the requirement for the arena to meet “first-class” standards. Blazers president Dewayne Hankins expressed concerns about Portland’s business climate affecting investment. A public hearing is scheduled for August 5, with a council vote on the lease terms set for August 12.
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Blazers and Portland Officials Discuss Public Funds for Moda Center Renovation
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