A new arena would be built, increasing land values in the surrounding area to the point where the expected franchise fee of $30 million US dollars (it would actually be $50 million) could be raised through land sales and commercial development fees and profits. Firestone's group was successful in winning a new franchise, along with the Tampa Bay Lightning, on condition that the franchise would build a new arena to NHL standards.
A new sports facility would be built, increasing property values in the area to allow for the collection of $30 million US dollars (which would actually amount to $50 million) through land sales and commercial development fees and profits. Firestone's team was successful in winning a new franchise, along with the Tampa Bay Lightning, contingent upon building a new facility meeting NHL standards.