Benefits of a public-private partnership for minor league baseball:
A Home for UNT baseball.
The new ballpark can help revive UNT’s Division I baseball program – which has been dormant since the late 1980s – and provide new opportunities for our fans to cheer on the Mean Green and continue the winning momentum of our athletic department
boon to the local economy.
With college and minor league baseball games, concerts, festivals, art and cultural exhibits, and other community gatherings, tens of thousands of visitors and tourists will converge on Denton every year, providing a lucrative boost to our local economy.
New revenue for roads, parks & public safety.
The valuable spending from families drawn to events at the ballpark will generate millions of dollars in new tax revenue from visitors, which can be used to fund better roads to ease traffic, new safe and clean parks, and stronger police and fire/emergency services.
Much-needed shopping, dining & family entertainment.
The new ballpark will serve as an anchor for surrounding development, offering a range of much-needed shopping, dining, and entertainment options for our families. This will keep community spending right here at home, helping our local businesses and economy.
No increase in property tax rate.
With smart financing, rent payments from both the Mean Green baseball team and the professional minor league team, and fees on visitors to the ballpark, no property tax rate increase will be required for this public-private partnership.
A PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO CONNECT TO OUR NATIONAL PASTIME.
Whether it’s catching a foul ball, cheering a home run or enjoying a hot dog, the ballpark will provide lasting memories for children, parents and grandparents in a safe and affordable setting for the generations of today and tomorrow.
