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Old 09-16-2017, 08:11 AM   #1246
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Originally Posted by tkflames View Post
Agree with this completely. I am aligned with Nenshi's argument that property tax is not a repayment scheme and instead a method of recovering ongoing costs associated to a facility of this size. Snow clearing, garbage disposal, extra transit and extra security are all real costs.
Absolutely. And of course, the Flames organization, like nearly all property owners in Calgary, are required by law to pay property taxes regardless of whether or not the City has generously contributed money to purchase and develop its property.
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