GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – During a meeting Monday, the Stadium District Board asked City of Green Bay officials to cancel their $500,000 grant agreement for the Shipyard District.
Board members say the Green Bay Bullfrogs’ decision to move to Ashwaubenon means Green Bay cannot fulfill obligations laid out in the grant agreement.
Green Bay has threatened to sue the Stadium District Board if it does not provide the money.
Kevin Vonck, Green Bay’s Economic Development Director, asked the board to amend the current agreement.
However, Stadium District Board members say the city needs to present a new grant request because the project has changed so much.
No action was taken at Monday’s meeting.
The city has until June of 2019 to fulfill the contingencies of the current Shipyard agreement.
Also during Monday’s meeting, Ashwaubenon and Bullfrogs officials asked for $500,000 for the stadium they plan to build on Holmgren Way.
Board members, however, say a resolution needs to be reached with Green Bay before any additional money can be awarded.
Revenue from a ticket tax for special events at Lambeau Field allows the board to donate to area economic development projects.
Ashwaubenon plans to have its stadium built for the Bullfrogs’ 2019 season.
Meanwhile, Green Bay’s city council will vote on its new Shipyard proposal tonight.
