In a rare public appearance between Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and the Browns' owners, the Haslam Sports Group announced at a Monday press conference a $100 million investment in the city's lakefront plan to fill the hole left by the downtown stadium, as the NFL team readies to move to Brook Park.
“I’m proud to deliver this historic deal to the residents of the City of Cleveland,” Bibb said. “My administration, with the Haslams’ support, will finally unlock the full potential of our lakefront, benefiting all residents and attracting new investment to the city."
The deal, which Bibb said was hashed out at the Haslams' house over a pair of Cokes, seemingly draws to a close a yearlong conflict between the city and the Haslams, which have traded barbs and lawsuits since the plans to vacat