tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post6456350212064222924..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Dolphins Stadium Funding Hearing. By GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-9804795676381444132013-01-26T22:38:05.936-05:002013-01-26T22:38:05.936-05:00Don't fool yourselves, Bovo is not that smart....Don't fool yourselves, Bovo is not that smart. His friend Braman probably wrote the speech and told him how to vote. He doesn't know how to do it any other way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-90998106470337078492013-01-25T12:12:55.899-05:002013-01-25T12:12:55.899-05:00I am actually proud of Steve Bovo, my commissioner...I am actually proud of Steve Bovo, my commissioner. This is his first major policy move since he has been there for almost two years. Let's see more of this, Mr. Bovo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-17020996291454863792013-01-24T22:34:06.327-05:002013-01-24T22:34:06.327-05:00Welfare for billionaires. Natch.Welfare for billionaires. Natch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-5367791655075819412013-01-23T22:27:28.765-05:002013-01-23T22:27:28.765-05:00Miami Dade County already has invested a ton of mo...Miami Dade County already has invested a ton of money into the stadium. Who paid for and maintains the highways, overpasses, sewer, water, electrical, airports, etc... Without these investments the owners would have a stadium sitting out in the middle of a field. You own it you pay for it. We have done our part already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-72685927750921968012013-01-23T22:00:05.174-05:002013-01-23T22:00:05.174-05:00Stephen Ross is 72 years old. I like the idea. Mia...Stephen Ross is 72 years old. I like the idea. Miami Dade Commissioners are too dumb to think outside the box.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-82681982376166717122013-01-23T21:33:58.287-05:002013-01-23T21:33:58.287-05:00According to Forbes Dolphins are worth 1.06 billio...According to Forbes Dolphins are worth 1.06 billion. They have 380 million worth of debt. They don't need public help! Look at our sewer system. Who the hell is going to pay for that debacle?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-32321920293722608102013-01-23T21:07:26.432-05:002013-01-23T21:07:26.432-05:00It is sort of like watching a predator, a child mo...It is sort of like watching a predator, a child molester raping a child in full public view and the County Commission approving the act, and there is nothing you can do. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-16205368242764721902013-01-23T20:47:05.707-05:002013-01-23T20:47:05.707-05:00I agree with Mr Dominguez, what's to say that ...I agree with Mr Dominguez, what's to say that the owner dumps all the players and sells the team and stadium for a huge profit in the near term and we are left holding the bag?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-28451023670870460252013-01-23T20:40:08.737-05:002013-01-23T20:40:08.737-05:00I agree 110%. Although I can see Mr Ross spending ...I agree 110%. Although I can see Mr Ross spending long hours in Zach Tomas's hyperbaric chamber so he can live to 105 years old. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-68545014806478242082013-01-23T20:33:18.007-05:002013-01-23T20:33:18.007-05:00As someone who is running for public office presen...As someone who is running for public office presently, I cannot believe our elected officials are even considering this proposal without asking for a complete revision of the terms involved. 3 must haves or NO DEAL:<br /><br />#1) Broward should be chipping in 50% percent of any monies involved in this deal as they have and will continue to benefit as well.<br /><br />#2) there should be a publicALEX DOMINGUEZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-90967728311347249572013-01-23T18:05:02.746-05:002013-01-23T18:05:02.746-05:00We need to find out how much was paid for each vot...We need to find out how much was paid for each vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-89119651927118052282013-01-23T17:44:12.799-05:002013-01-23T17:44:12.799-05:00Still waiting for Broward to pony up for this &quo...Still waiting for Broward to pony up for this "great" idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-9448911647938170472013-01-23T17:03:32.588-05:002013-01-23T17:03:32.588-05:00It is the nose under the camels tent.It is the nose under the camels tent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-30534364914327815722013-01-23T16:55:43.488-05:002013-01-23T16:55:43.488-05:00I watched the session and while Bovo had excellent...I watched the session and while Bovo had excellent points the Miami Dade bed tax is very low compared to other city's. <br />All other Florida sports teams get the sales tax rebate except the Dolphins. Now I agree that the Dolphins tax revenue rebate shortfall will have to be made up at the state level I do not see how Gimenez will allow any ad valorem or general fund dollars to go for this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-74216433383184179402013-01-23T16:42:43.654-05:002013-01-23T16:42:43.654-05:00What is Steve Ross really putting up for the renov...What is Steve Ross really putting up for the renovation?<br />The NFL might also contribute to the work, does that count as Steve Ross's contribution?<br />This whole debate should never even be taking place, but some Miami Dade Commissioners are influenced to support things that do not benefit the public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-31146521946553345162013-01-23T16:01:30.851-05:002013-01-23T16:01:30.851-05:00the State of Florida should do away with " T...the State of Florida should do away with " THE STATE TO GRANT A STATE SALES TAX REBATE FROM THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES AT SUN LIFE STADIUM IN ORDER TO FUND A PORTION OF THE COSTS EXPENDED FOR THE UPGRADE AND MODERNIZATION OF SUN LIFE STADIUM"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-82192510380047842012013-01-23T15:38:04.117-05:002013-01-23T15:38:04.117-05:00Incredible. How could more commissioners not see ...Incredible. How could more commissioners not see the facts? The owner of the Dolphins, who also owns the stadium, is a BILLIONAIRE. Steve Ross can afford to pay to renovate his own property. No dummy Steve Ross. He knows he can get at least seven County commissioners to vote to force the taxpayers and residents to pay to improve his private property. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com