Construction and Finanace

Question 1

First step of facility construction planning?

Answer 1

Understanding facility use

Question 2

Land acquisition

Answer 2

Multiple areas must be investigate and approved

• city?
• downtown?
• suburb?
• can it be purchased?

Question 3

Land purchasing options

Answer 3

Exclusive right to purchase
Reps of the purchasing party
Intermediaries to hide identity
-may cause tax payer unrest

Question 4

Eminent Domain

Answer 4

Unique ability of govt agencies
Process of compel private citizens to sell land
-need to provide adequate compensation
-if secured, must be used for the public good (ie. roads, canals, bridges, community center, rec center, park)

Question 5

Kelo v. New London (2005)

Answer 5

Nine homeowners refuse their land to be taken through eminent domain
Can sell private citizen if the new landowner would provide a public good in the form of greater tax base

Question 6

Preparation Initial Requirements

Answer 6

Zoning. Meeting environmental concerns. Creating physical characteristics.

Question 7

Importance of sport facility in our society

Answer 7

Community well-being
-quality of life
-health
-entertainment
-community pride
New opportunities
-attract new businesses
-media exposure
-development and revitalization
-recruiting