Oakland A’s reputation pauses SJ Earthquakes facility approval

Oakland A’s reputation pauses SJ Earthquakes facility approval

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The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has raised concerns about the proposed financial terms with the San Jose Earthquakes that could allow the MLS franchise to build a 35,000-square foot state-of-the-art training facility and four public soccer fields on 26 undeveloped acres at the county fairgrounds.

Under the non-binding term sheet up for discussion Tuesday, the Earthquakes were considering an initial 25-year ground lease with options for 10-year extensions that will pay the county $240,000 in year one with rental payments increasing by 2.55% each succeeding year, equating to $8.25 million over the initial period.

But supervisors have asked county staff to go back to the negotiating table — leaving the possibility of the deal collapsing — after questioning the return on the investment of the land, whether there was sufficient public benefit and Earthquakes owner John Fisher’s poor reputation among local fanbases.

“When I look at a $100 million giveaway, a negligble, really paltry public benefit and a track record of leaving fans, our constituents in the lurch, I can’t support it,” Supervisor Joe Simitian said.

Under the initial proposal, the Earthquakes intended to invest more than $50 million in its facility, which would host its professional team and youth academy and serve as a performance center. The professional facility will include four additional soccer fields and take up 12 acres in total.

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