Summary
Jackson Field has burned through $250,000 in HVAC repairs over three years and has another $273,000 in quoted repairs it hasn't completed. LEPFA can't afford the fixes, so it's sending the big-ticket items to the city for approval — and a repair-vs-replace plan with Trane could stretch replacements to one unit every 3-4 years.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential millions in HVAC capital costs that LEPFA is asking the city to cover.
Baseball fans and users of Jackson Field would get a properly functioning facility.
Taxpayers could foot the bill if the city approves the capital request.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority - Aug 25, 2026
Jackson Field has burned through $250,000 in HVAC repairs over three years and has another $273,000 in quoted repairs it hasn't completed. LEPFA can't afford the fixes, so it's sending the big-ticket items to the city for approval — and a repair-vs-replace plan with Trane could stretch replacements to one unit every 3-4 years.
Committee of the Whole - Mar 30, 2026
LEPFA reports a $35.1 million economic impact and holds its $1.49 million subsidy flat, but Jackson Field's aging HVAC (estimated $3 million-plus pre-COVID) and Lugnuts' inability to call repair contractors directly drew sharp council questioning.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
With ASM Global taking over management of downtown venues, the city will hold a February 23 hearing on extending its operating agreement with LEPFA, which expires in October 2026.
Committee of the Whole - Feb 9, 2026
A proposed amendment extends the city's 10-year LEPFA agreement from October 2026 to October 2030, adds Groesbeck Golf Course to managed facilities, removes City Market, renames Cooley Law School Stadium to Jackson Field, and allows naming-rights marketing with mayoral veto.
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