The D.C. Council on Thursday set an Aug. 1 date to vote on legislation to consider the RFK Stadium redevelopment plan, Chairman Phil Mendelson said at a press conference.

“We’ve been working with the Washington Commanders for several weeks and we feel we have a much-improved agreement that would bring the team back to their historical home, as well as develop the land around the RFK campus,” Mendelson said in a statement.

“It’s clear that the Commanders showed through their negotiations their commitment to the District. And their willingness to consider what’s in the best interest of our citizens. The process working with the Commanders has been extremely productive and they’ve been a cooperative partner,” his statement continued.

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