THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA IS PREPARING TO BREAK GROUND ON ITS NEW 49ers FOOTBALL STADIUM. THE 1.2 BILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WILL SOON BE UNDERWAY, THAT AFTER CITY OFFICIALS APPROVED THE FINAL DETAILS OF THE DEAL LAST MONTH, INCLUDING A NON-RELOCATION AGREEMENT THAT ENSURES THE 49ers PLAY ALL OF THEIR HOME GAMES AT THE STADIUM FOR AT LEAST 40 YEARS. THE STADIUM WILL SEAT MORE THAN 68 THOUSAND WHEN IT IS COMPLETED IN 2014. A GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY WILL BE HELD BY CITY OFFICIALS AND 49ers MANAGEMENT AT 5 P.M. TODAY ON THE FUTURE STADIUM SITE.
