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Originally Posted by ynwa03
That's a terrible starting point.
I hope i'm wrong, but the only way a deal gets done is if public funds are used in a way that massively benefits the Flames. Why else would the Flames come back to the table?
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Because if they don't come back to the table now (after YYCCC and CMLC have done all this work) then they can kiss any public support goodbye. The city is clearly ready and willing to do _________. If CSEC balks at it, or refuses to engage significantly, then it will be really hard for them to make any case that they are being hard done by.
Because I am of the opinion that this isn't super urgent, I had been disappointed to see the city take up the oars and drive this thing forward, because I felt like it diminished our leverage. I'm starting to change this view - I think the City in the driver's seat might be a great thing, as long as they hold the line on a fair/reasonable deal (whatever that means) for taxpayers.
I truly believe that CSEC needs Calgary more than Calgary needs CSEC, so I think putting the onus on them to make a decision on our proposal will be better than the other way around. The Flames won't be able to claim with a straight face that they didn't get the necessary support, even if they really don't like the proposal that is put forward to them.