Negotiations over the renovation of the Moda Center are heating up as the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to attend a City Council work session amid threats of a lawsuit. The team, owned by Tom Dundon, has expressed dissatisfaction with the current terms and is considering alternative cities if an agreement is not reached. The city is under pressure to provide funding for the renovation, with county leaders proposing to use rental car tax revenues. Residents are divided over the use of public funds for the project, as the city grapples with escalating tensions between its officials and the Blazers. As the deadline for a draft agreement approaches, both sides face increased scrutiny, and potential relocation of the franchise looms if negotiations stall.