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Originally Posted by Ice_Weasel
Its too simple to just throw out an absolute figure. It has to be in the context of what the flames are contributing and relative to the total cost of the project. But I do see the Calgary flames relationship with the City as a partnership with mutual benefit and as such there should be some sharing. Similar question to you....do you think the Flames add zero value to the City of Calgary?
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I believe the flames add value to the city and are an amenity that should be valued in a city of this size. I am pro some number as well.
It's not 850/450 like Calgary next.
I'm certainly okay with the city owning the building so taxes are paid by the flames on the property value, and even some sort of land contribution to the deal. As well the backstopping the ticket tax. Id also be okay with a portion of a CRL going toward it provided as a whole the CRL could cover all of the infrastructure required in the whole development (unlike CalgaryNext).
So yes there is a number and a structure I would be comfortable with. And without details it appears Nenshis proposal is closer than the CalgaryNext proposal.
Also the flames approach of blackmail while effective is distasteful so I do hope we get full ego Nenshi standing up to them.