Hamilton County commissioners approve stadium renovation plan with the Bengals

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Hamilton County Commissioners decided on a 2-1 vote to approve a memorandum of understanding between the county and the Cincinnati Bengals. This agreement clears the way for taxpayer funds to be used on improvements at Paycor Stadium, per The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Erin Glynn.

The project, in its entirety, is expected to cost $830 million and will be completed over four phases. Hopes are for the upgrades to be completely finished by 2029. The first phase, which the Bengals would completely fund, would include upgrades to lounges on the East and West ends of the stadium, upgraded concessions, concourse beautification, and upgrades to…