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By Shempatolla (registered) - website | Posted December 26, 2010 at 23:02:45
Guys. I am Bob Young. My team plays in an 80 year old facility. It has a lot of history, great ambiance, great sight lines, but it's lacking in amenities and modern facilities. The city that my team plays in is going to build a brand new facility that can be the jewel of the league. It's not going to cost me much if anything out of pocket. I am going to have a very similar deal to the one I have now which by any account in the sporting world IS A SWEET HEART DEAL. I know that if I press things a little more I can even make it sweeter guaranteeing I can take in some parking revenue from the city. So what do I do? Say thanks guys lets make this the best facility in the CFL bar none?
NO I ALONG WITH MY IDIOT PRESIDENT BEGIN ISSUING ULTIMATUMS OVER THE LOCATION THE CITY PLANS TO BUILD ME THIS FACILITY. We attempt to hijack the process, ramrod at least two other locations that would cost the city even more money, AND THEN TRY TO LAY BLAME WHEN IT ALL BLOWS UP ON THE CITY AND THE MAYOR.
It's called looking a gift horse in the mouth. Greed clouded the TiCats judgement and now they will likely get nothing. And it's the city's fault? I DON'T THINK SO.
There was nothing for the city to sell. The city is putting in $60 million the other levels of government somewhere over 40-50 million. The Tiger Cats by definition are not even a partner in this venture. They are a tenant. They are in no position to dictate anything. Were they a major contributing capital partner....sure then that changes the game. But they aren't. They need to worry about putting a better product on the field, building their brand and then they wouldn't have to worry about profitability. Ask Bob Wettenhall in Montreal how that works.
And yes if the city end's up keeping its money instead of spending it on Bob's folly, then we( the taxpayers of this city) win. Enough interest and positive energy over WH has been generated that it will get developed.
Comment edited by Shempatolla on 2010-12-26 22:08:46
Cheers
Greg Galante
Hamilton
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