Arlington city leaders welcome today’s announcement from the Dallas Cowboys that the construction management team for the Cowboys Stadium will include a general contractor and strategic alliances with two minority-owned firms.

According to a news release issued Tuesday by the Dallas Cowboys, Manhattan Construction Co., Rayco Construction and 3i Construction will serve as the general construction management team for the Cowboys Stadium project. Rayco Construction and 3i Construction are minority-owned enterprises.

"This announcement demonstrates not only the good faith effort of the Cowboys, but the success that can be achieved when we work together," said Mayor Robert Cluck.

"I am proud of the work of the Fair Share Agreement Committee," the Mayor said Tuesday. The Fair Share Agreement Committee is comprised of minority Chambers of Commerce, Women’s Business Council and community organizations such as the NAACP and Arlington LULAC Council. "We expect this to be the first of many such successes."

According to a news release from the Dallas Cowboys, the management team will direct on-site construction of the new stadium, which will feature a retractable roof, the latest in artificial turf, restaurants, shops and entertainment activities. The stadium was designed by HKS architectural firm and will have a capacity of up to 100,000 fans.

City Council member Robert Rivera said Tuesday’s announcement is good news for Arlington residents who championed equal contracting opportunities on this project.

"The citizens of Arlington are excited to hear that the Cowboys have named minority firms in leadership roles in regard to the stadium project," Rivera said.