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Originally Posted by getbak
The Herald has clarification (sort of) of the cost-overrun issue: https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...ebiscite-looms
The Ministry of Sport says that they won't cover any cost overruns, but that only applies to the capital costs. The security budget is a separate issue and falls under the Public Safety Canada department. |
So is there a commitment from the federal government to cover the security cost overruns? Because they will happen.
Edit: It looks like Public Safety has clarified their position and cost overruns for security will be the city’s responsibility.
https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...-cost-overruns
Now, how many yes voters think that $500mm is enough for security? And if overruns are the responsibility of the RCMP and Public Safety, why are they even including a base cost in the bid? Some councillors have said it’s the feds responsibility to keep Canadians safe and used that to sell the low bid and interpretation on overruns, so wouldn’t that apply to the whole cost of security then?