Stadium deal is at a standstill

Real gave the county preliminary financial projections in April, which were quickly leaked to the Deseret Morning News and Salt Lake Tribune. Real then threatened to sue over what they called a breach of verbal agreements.

Howes said he plans to give the county the team's financial data, but the two entities are still discussing when and how to deliver that information.

"We have given ERA a complete set of our financial projections, as well as information on the league, so they can answer all questions and concerns," he said.

Real is currently negotiating with property owners at the stadium site, which is on the northwest corner of 9400 South State Street. On Tuesday night, the Sandy City Council approved a zoning request from Real to rezone 12.59 of those acres from residential to commercial.

Sandy Mayor Tom Dolan could not be reached Wednesday because he is out of town until Dec. 11.

Randy Sant, Sandy's economic development director, said the city cannot do anything beyond the zoning permits because the team and county are still discussing finances.

"Until that deal is negotiated, we can't pursue anything on our end," Sant said.

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