Evan Woolley's motion to reconsider Flames Arena funding fails 4-11

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1199757477438357504

[btimbit]

Thoughts on the arena deal aside I was thrilled it was just done with.

But heeeeeere we go again!

[Harry Lime]

Booooo, Evan Woolleey, booooo.

[Torture]

If I had to choose between the Green Line and the Arena I know which one I'd choose and I wouldn't even have to think very hard about it.

Regardless of how you feel about the City funding the arena I think we can all thank the UCP for this given their funding decisions on the Green Line.

[Corral]

This is a smart move and good governance. The Flames can ask their UCP buddies for the 300 million.

[Gaskal]

[Flash Walken]

Jason Kenney cancels new flames arena.

[burn_this_city]

Kind of inevitable with the province cutting funding and business owners in full revolt. This is an easy populist move for Woolley.

[Rando]

Going to email Evan in support.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Jason Kenney cancels new flames arena.

Cancel culture strikes again! (Am I doing it right?)

[topfiverecords]

[RM14]

What would the process be for cancelling, and would it be a game changer for the Green line?

[flambers]

He was against the arena deal when it was voted for if I recall correctly

This motion will go no where in my opinion

[BurningSteel]

Great cancel the arena for the benefit of those who live on the green line and will actually be able to use it.

[stone hands]

at this point this really is the only sensible thing to do

good on him

[Torture]

Originally Posted by RM14

What would the process be for cancelling, and would it be a game changer for the Green line?

The city has not yet signed the agreement with the Flames so it would simply be a matter of backing away from the deal. I think I read Council would need 10 votes to cancel though so I'm not sure it's going to go anywhere.

The UCP reduced funding for the Green Line in the first 4 years from $555 million to $75 million so it would certainly help fill the gap.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...ding-1.5341875

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Torture

The city has not yet signed the agreement with the Flames so it would simply be a matter of backing away from the deal.

Not my understanding,

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...l-nhls-flames/


"The city and Calgary Sports and Entertainment announced last week a tentative agreement that equally splits the cost of a $550-million sports and entertainment centre.

The 35-year agreement keeps the Flames in Calgary for that term, with options to extend the agreement."

Remember this article is from July 30, 2019.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by flambers

Not my understanding,

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...l-nhls-flames/


"The city and Calgary Sports and Entertainment announced last week a tentative agreement that equally splits the cost of a $550-million sports and entertainment centre.

The 35-year agreement keeps the Flames in Calgary for that term, with options to extend the agreement."

Remember this article is from July 30, 2019.

Right, so they came to a tentative agreement and Council directed the City to go forward with that, but the full agreement was not been signed (apparently).

https://twitter.com/user/status/1199081091207852032


Here's the "need 10 votes" comment:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1198694721167618048

[flambers]

Tentative agreement is in place and they continue to negotiate in good faith.

Sounds like the plan was to execute the agreement by the end of this week?

[Jordan!]

So the deal isn't signed? wth