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[renamerusk]

Having searched and then not finding a thread designated to the Coliseum, I am prompted to create one.

 

There is good news about how the Coliseum will continue to function even as the Arena goes into full mode.  Here is a thought:

 

Should the City sell the naming rights of the Coliseum and use those funds for additional improvements to the building?

 

 

Fort Worth Business Press -http://www.fortworth...ced9fe31d4.html

[John T Roberts]

Preservationists in the city want to see it continued to be used so that the threat of demolition is put at bay.  The building should be designated as a City of Fort Worth Historic & Cultural Landmark.

[renamerusk]

Yes, a designation is long overdue. 

 

Is there a facility use tax at the Dickie Arena that will go towards the upkeep of the Coliseum and other WRMC facilities?

[John T Roberts]

I don't think so, but I would have to do a little research.

[FortWorthian]

https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2025006451

 

PROJECT

Project Name: Coliseum Renovation - Phase 1B

Project Number: TABS2025006451

Facility Name: Will Rogers Memorial Center

Location Address: 3301 W. Lancaster Ave.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Location County: Tarrant

Start Date: 3/7/2025

Completion Date: 11/7/2025

Estimated Cost: $38,000,000

Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration

Type of Funds: This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Scope of Work: The project consists of the Phase 1B renovation to modernize the concourse of the Coliseum, increase the plumbing fixture counts, add a fire alarm and fire sprinkler, add a commissary kitchen, new electrical service and mechanical systems, new light

Square Footage: 53,671 ft 2

[John T Roberts]

This work is needed at Will Rogers, but I really do wish that the complex was designated as a City of Fort Worth Historic & Cultural Landmark. 

[Austin55]

A renovation of the Coliseum is coming soon.

 

From the Council Worksession Agenda, coming Feb 4.