A couple of thoughts:
The flames ownership group shouldn't be expecting premium, market rate returns on this investment. When you buy a sports team this should be understood. The ownership group should be prepared to accept less than the 10 percent rates analyzed in this thread. If they want more, they should be investing in more lucrative markets. This is the price you pay to own a coveted, personal interest asset.
The city should be prepared to incorporate some of the indirect benefits into their model that were not included in the initial offer. There are real benefits there, just not to the point the flames are proposing.
If both sides can accept those reasonable points, there should be legit room to move towards some middle ground.
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