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The Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District is a special district under the provisions of Chapter 229 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The District serves a public purpose in its jurisdiction (Brown County) by: providing recreation, encouraging economic development and tourism, reducing unemployment and bringing needed capital into the District’s jurisdiction.
To accomplish these ends the District provided funds and oversaw the renovation of Lambeau Field to ensure that the project was completed on time, within budget and consistent with the approved architectural program. The District issued bonds to finance construction and is responsible for meeting debt service obligations and complying with all bond covenants.
The District has an ownership interest in the Lambeau Field Complex and currently serves as landlord under the lease agreement with the City of Green Bay and Green Bay Packers. As landlord, the District has ongoing responsibilities including but not limited to: managing funds held in trust; planning capital improvements; monitoring standards for maintenance, repair and improvement; planning special events and monitoring implementation of targeted business participation and workforce diversity requirements.
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