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 arena would be constructed, raising property values in the surrounding area to enable the collection of $30 million US dollars (which would actually total $50 million) through land sales and commercial development fees and profits. Firestone's group was successful in securing a new franchise, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, with the requirement that they build a new arena meeting NHL standards.