Timmy
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Then why do all the "deleted by" posts have my name by them?
I let you do the easy stuff.
Then why do all the "deleted by" posts have my name by them?
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Nick Dranias appeared yesterday on the @JimSharpe show to discuss the latest #Coyotes developments. http://is.gd/YIzHEU
In this interview Nick Dranias makes it sound like it's legal for them to pay the amount out of the Enterprise fund....
I forced myself to listen to it and he does say they enterprise fund would move closer to getting it done without an issue. I guess it’s because it’s using fees and not so much taxes?
I forced myself to listen to it and he does say they enterprise fund would move closer to getting it done without an issue. I guess it’s because it’s using fees and not so much taxes?
As much as I don't align with the GWI on their interpretation of the Gift Clause, I agree with their position as to whether the Enterprise Fund is taxpayer money. It is comprised of collected fees, and not direct tax assessments.
So basically, GW's not challenged the payment due to the fact that it came from the Enterprise Account?. I dont get it.
2) CHARGE!.
So, after baying at the moon for nearly a year, GW wont proceed with a suit over the $25M to the NHL because Glendales' actually done nothing wrong, GW just didnt like the "idea", admitting only now that it was perfectly legal. They also claim, NOW, to have done a "title search" on the parking rights last January, and determined THEN that the COG already owned said rights, yet, as recently as a month ago were seeking redress & clarification on that very issue; indeed, the very cornerstone of argument against the deal?.
Man, Ive just got a couple of words of advice for the COG, MH & the NHL;
1) Never Mind the Bolicks.
2) CHARGE!.
Neither do I. However it's collected, or whatever it's called, it's still taxpayer money. Seems like GWI is taking the powder on this one.
Also curious how you run a title search on parking rights...
Neither do I. However it's collected, or whatever it's called, it's still taxpayer money. Seems like GWI is taking the powder on this one.
Also curious how you run a title search on parking rights...
There's been suggestions that the NHL might cut it's price for the team. There's been suggestions that the City might stop borrowing money and might use some sort of cash from an Enterprise Fund which means it's just cash the City set aside from fees. Um, you know. The latter is, is, is, not necessarily something that could fix the problem but if the NHL were to cut it's price in half, which would be reasonable ... they would move this deal a lot closer to something that would not require taxpayer money.
Killion, But CoG can't buy the parking rights for $100M if they already own them, si?
Just to clarify they haven't known since January....Just give Hulsizer 100M from the enterprise fund.....
It's odd how we all listened to the same interview yet came up with such varying accounts of what was said. I did not hear Dranias say that using the Enterprise Fund was acceptable.
To paraphrase: Using the Enterprise Fund is not something that could fix the problem. The NHL cutting the price is Mr. Dranias' suggestion.
It's odd how we all listened to the same interview yet came up with such varying accounts of what was said....
So, after baying at the moon for nearly a year, GW wont proceed with a suit over the $25M to the NHL because Glendales' actually done nothing wrong, GW just didnt like the "idea", admitting only now that it was perfectly legal. They also claim, NOW, to have done a "title search" on the parking rights last January, and determined THEN that the COG already owned said rights, yet, as recently as a month ago were seeking redress & clarification on that very issue; indeed, the very cornerstone of argument against the deal?.
Man, Ive just got a couple of words of advice for the COG, MH & the NHL;
1) Never Mind the Bolicks.
2) CHARGE!.
Is that really relevant? If I'm driving through LA or NY do I really care about the individual neighborhood names or 'cities' I might cross into? Not particularly. There are precious few who care about what name their municipality goes by, and they all live in Scottsdale. Phoenix is one large blob of urban sprawl. Cities matter very little.
Part of the reason why Glendale fought so hard on behalf of the other cities has to do with the fact that the state generates a lot of income through tourism. Any sort of money spent on hotel rooms, for example, gets taxed and kicked back to the AZ Sports & Tourism Authority. I believe that is part of the financing on the Cardinal's stadium. The hockey arena, on the other hand, has no such influx of cash because it doesn't draw national events like BCS or Superbowl games. At least, not enough to warrant an investment from the authority.
You make an excellent point. I think when people try to take too much of a micro-economic view they miss out on the big picture.
Every tourism dollar generated specifically from folks in the greater Phoenix area for the Super Bowl (yes, even Scottsdale) went to Maricopa County businesses (regardless of cities); and generated tax revenues for those cities, the county and state.
It also helped all those businesses significantly drive new business into their establishments and positioned themselves for return business. Applies to Glendale businesses, too.
And, most certainly, as Glendale grows and continues to develop retail, hotel, and commercial property around the UOP Stadium, Jobing and Westgate, more of those dollars will stay in Glendale.
1) It's actually known more as "Sky Harbor International" than "Phoenix International".
2) Glendale wasn't pleased about the stadium being named University of Phoenix but they didn't have a choice in that.
3) Phoenix International Raceway (NASCAR) is in the city of Goodyear (yes... named for the tire company) but they aren't complaining.
4) PGA events with the name "Phoenix" are played in Scottsdale. They haven't complained either.
5) And if the Coyotes end up staying they'll be known as the Arizona Coyotes. Only the Suns will be left with the "Phoenix" name.
It's like a group project...
Neither do I. However it's collected, or whatever it's called, it's still taxpayer money. Seems like GWI is taking the powder on this one.
Also curious how you run a title search on parking rights...
Killion,
But CoG can't buy the parking rights for $100M if they already own them, si?