JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Negotiations between the Jaguars and the city are still going on for the “Stadium of the Future” project, which is expected to cost more than $1 billion.
But the project has taken another step forward.
News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record reported that a Jacksonville-based civil engineer filed a pre-application with the St. Johns River Water Management District on March 8 for an environmental resource permit.
If approved, the project -- named Downtown Development Area Master Permit -- describes the work as landscaping, redesigned pedestrian walkways, parking and stadium structure.
The Jacksonville City Council has earmarked $10 million for the massive makeover of EverBank Stadium -- which is part of the $20 million that was already passed in the capital improvement plan.
Mayor Donna Deegan said in February that her administration is on track to give a possible framework of a deal to renovate the stadium to the city council by April or May.
Deegan also said the discussions currently include work on the stadium as well as building a dining and entertainment center next to it for another $550 million to $668 million.
According to the Record, the Jaguars posted a notice that at least five companies have responded with sealed bids to work on the project.
The team has a website to help the community keep up with where the project stands.
The Jaguars are still inviting more companies to bid for work that would happen at EverBank Stadium if the project is given the green light.
Companies have until April 8 at noon to submit those bids.