City of Rochester
News Release
(Thursday, March 22, 2018) – The City of Rochester has
reached an agreement to allow the Rochester Rhinos to continue to operate
Capelli Sport Stadium until Sept. 1. If at that point they have not agreed in
writing to field a team for the 2019 season, they will vacate the stadium. The
lease addendum also includes a number of concessions to reimburse taxpayers.
“Our primary goal has been and continues to be to protect
the taxpayers and their $600,000 investment in the stadium,” Mayor Warren said.
“The Dworkins will pay their full rent, and also pay the City an additional
$40,000 along with a surcharge on adult beverage sales to ease the burden on
taxpayers, and a portion of the proceeds if they decide to sell the team.”
In order to continue operations past September 1, the
Rhinos must have confirmation in writing that they will participate in the
United Soccer League in 2019.
The 2018 soccer season will be the only suspended play
year allowed and the lease addendum will allow all previously scheduled events
at the stadium to move forward.
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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer
Jessica Alaimo at 428-7135.