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Metro Council to consider Titans stadium term sheet

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios The term sheet for Mayor John Cooper and the Tennessee Titans' is on tonight's , but it is likely to be delayed. Why it matters: — which outlines the plan for the stadium — is the first of several legislative hurdles the stadium deal must clear, but some details are still under negotiation. Yes, but: A strong contingent of Metro Council members think more time is needed before voting. What they're saying: Metro Councilmember last week that she thinks the city needs to "go back to the drawing board — and involve the Council first this time.""I want to be very clear: there is no need to rush a decision about a stadium," Benedict says. "There is no negative consequence for waiting a few more weeks until we have the information our constituents overwhelmingly asked us to have." State of play: Metro Councilmember Bob Mendes, who chairs the , blogged about his . He tweeted that there are Mendes' committee meets Wednesday to hear the Titans' presentation about that will come with the stadium deal.A consultant provided its long-awaited report late Monday to Metro Council and the mayor's office on the city's financial burden under its current lease at Nissan Stadium. Also: The council will once again consider a plan to rezone the for 1,150 units, including 225 affordable units.Metro Councilmember Sean Parker, who represents the area, has . The developer has said it will consider a smaller project with market-rate condos if this proposal is rejected. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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