After four years of negotiations, the Chicago Cubs and the city agreed on a plan to add 1,790 seats to Wrigley Field, the National League's oldest ballpark.
Officials said construction of the additions is expected to begin after the 2005 season and be completed in time for opening day 2006.
"We have been working really hard and are excited to be able to move forward to show our designs to the community," Cubs vice president of community affairs Michael Lufrano said.
The plan to expand the bleachers calls for the Cubs to pay the city $3.1 million up front while also contributing about $250,000 toward a park at a local school. The team also will fund a $400,000 traffic signal system at an intersection that borders the northern boundary of Wrigley Field.
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Officials said construction of the additions is expected to begin after the 2005 season and be completed in time for opening day 2006.
"We have been working really hard and are excited to be able to move forward to show our designs to the community," Cubs vice president of community affairs Michael Lufrano said.
The plan to expand the bleachers calls for the Cubs to pay the city $3.1 million up front while also contributing about $250,000 toward a park at a local school. The team also will fund a $400,000 traffic signal system at an intersection that borders the northern boundary of Wrigley Field.
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