City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said she's still undecided on the Sixers' proposed arena before a potential vote on Wednesday.

With a self-imposed deadline for the project's approval fast approaching, the Sixers appear to be at an impasse with City Council over the value of the community benefits agreement included in the deal.

Philadelphia lawmakers are engaged in last-minute negotiations with the Sixers to salvage a controversial deal to build a downtown arena. Why it matters: The City Council has proposed doubling the amount the 76ers agreed to spend in a community benefits agreement to $100 million — the major sticking point in securing sign-off on the legislative package by year-end,

After months of heated public discourse, the City of Philadelphia is taking a crucial step to approve the divisive 76 Place Arena proposal by the end of the year.

City Council again delayed a preliminary vote authorizing the 76ers to move forward with their plan to build a $1.3 billion Center City arena, as legislative leaders push the team to double their proposed $50 million community benefits agreement.