Although the Harris County Sports and Convention Corp. received 19 proposals for what to do with the iconic Astrodome, officials say they will recommend converting the stadium into a massive convention and exhibition space.The organization will present the plan to the Harris County Commissioners Court at its capital improvement projects meeting on June 25.
The cost of these improvements is estimated to be about $194 million, the release states.
Previous reports show the county still owed close to $30 million on the property, but the Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday that the outstanding debt could be closer to $6 million, which does not include original construction debt.
The HCSCC judged the initial proposals on three criteria: feasibility, compatibility with current Reliant Park tenants and financing.
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