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KC Doesn't Take The Royals Deal

KC counters the Royals offer, a new Wagyu store opens in OP, and the JOCO home and remodeling show returns.

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October 18, 2023

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The Art Of The Deal

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Happy Wednesday, Kansas City! Jackson County has countered the Royals’ offer by proposing $300M in public financing without debt.

  • I’ll See Your Offer: After the Royals had asked for $1B to build a stadium in the East Village, the city countered with an offer that would pay the team $15M a year for 20 years, but wouldn’t finance the deal with bonds as it did in 2006.

  • Set Up For Future Success: The proposal challenges traditional financing models, emphasizing fiscal responsibility while safeguarding the county's future. Key details, including funding sources and impact on the Kansas City Chiefs, intensify discussions over this historic public-private partnership.

  • Times-a-Tickin’: The Royals face swift negotiations with both Jackson and Clay County, aiming for a fast-track timeline with a ballot question in April, underscoring the urgency of this ambitious stadium and district project.

The Royals had initially targeted September for an announcement, but the team has yet to set a new target. Until then, KC will continue to work with its advisers to strike a mutually beneficial deal.

Food & Drink

Where’s The Beef?

Booth Creek Wagyu

A new Wagyu Meat Market, which maintains its farm in Manhattan, Kansas, is now open in Overland Park.

  • Nice To Meat You: In August, Booth Creek Wagyu opened its doors in the Deer Creek Shopping Center. In addition to Wagyu steaks, the store also carries Wagyu hot dogs, burger patties, ground beef, roasts, and snacks like summer sausage.

  • Beefy Hunks: For those unfamiliar, Wagyu beef is a beef type originally from Japan that specializes in incredibly well-marbled meat thanks to the higher density of intra-muscular fat cells.

  • Locally Sourced: Booth Creek Wagyu’s original location is just minutes from its ranch in central Kansas just outside of Manhattan.

Booth Creek Wagyu is located off 135th and Metcalf and is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am- 7 pm and Sunday until 5.

Events

Where Joco Gets Its Inspo

Joco Home and Remodeling

The Johnson County Home and Remodeling Show returns October 27-29 to the Overland Park Convention Center.

  • Innovate or Renovate: This year’s show will feature the newest highlights in design and functionality for your home including things like solar power, design inspiration, and general contracting.

  • Speakers: There will be plenty of star power there as well. Bugsy Drake of Bravo’s Below Deck will be there to shed light on new concepts as she lives up to her title of “The Queen of Theme”.

  • Thank You’s Are In Order: The show will feature two days where members of the community can enter for free. Friday is Hero Day where military members, veterans, police, and fire can enter for free. Sunday is Teacher Day where educators can also enter for free.

The event at the Johnson County Convention Center will be open to the public Friday and Saturday from 10 am- 9pm and Sunday until 6. Tickets, which are $8 online and $10 at the door, can be purchased here.

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