When Bexar County voters head to the polls in November, their decision on whether to help fund a new Spurs arena could carry larger consequences for the project.

The county, City of San Antonio, and Spurs Sports & Entertainment have been hammering out a deal to fund a new arena at Hemisfair, which could cost up to $1.5 billion. Most of the price tag would be covered by city and county financing, under the latest plans.

The county’s proposed contribution of 25% of the cost, up to a maximum $311 million, has already been put on the November ballot for voter approval, while the city and SS&E’s negotiations are still ongoing.

The most recent numbers, though, include between $350 million and $500 million of city financing and $500 million from the Spurs, who would also cover cost overruns.

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