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Old 04-20-2016, 10:04 PM   #1281
Kavvy
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Originally Posted by GullFoss View Post
Isn't teh Stampede just a non-profit foundation that is "owned" by the city. If so, then wouldn't it just come down to the "net public benefit." What is more beneficial for the people of the city - (1) an awesome commercial, recreational and social district that can be used 355 days a year in the middle of the city or (2) the stampede which is used for 10 days a year?

The city would also get tax dollars on the stampede, could get a "development working interest" in exchange for the land
Well A) Non profit vs For Profit and the flames owners can sell and make profit

B) Lets have a debate of taxing the stampede.
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