"At this time, there is not sufficient public support for committing over $350 million in state, city and other funds to a basketball arena and convention center when there are so many well-recognized educational, economic, retirement and health care needs across Lexington and the Commonwealth of Kentucky." --University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto on proposed Rupp Arena renovation project. Gov. Steve Beshear proposes forcing taxpayers statewide to spend $80 million on the effort.