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untanglingwebs
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Williamson and Kumar nearly had a deal just prior to Williamson leaving office, which would have let Kumar reopen the Towers. Darryl Buchanan allegedly told the Mott Foundation and Downtown groups who wanted to sabotage any deal. Early downtown plans called for the Towers site to be strictly a parking lot.
Kumar had tape of Tim Herman speaking at the Great lakes tech center about downtown Flint. In his slide presentation, Herman showed the Towers as he spoke about wanting to tear it down, He siad he had gone to more important leaders who were smarter than he was in order to accomplish this feat.
Kurtz was the initiator of the multiple inspections on the Towere when he brought Louis Hawkins out of retirement for the sole purpose of inspecting the Towers,
Kumar didn't help himself by using extension cords for the elevators, having water bypasses, bring in toxic used paints from Canada and hiring unskilled laborers from Strive when he needed trained construction companies.
It did not help the city when the arbitrator, Washington, had accepted a position in the Granholm administration working with Emerson prior to making his determination. Neither Emerson nor Emerson favored Williamson and Trachelle Young believed a conflict existed,
Flint residents could face a 5-mill tax increase to pay for Genesee Towers
By Laura Misjak | The Flint Journal
June 04, 2010, 8:16PM
Jeffrey LaMonde | The Flint JournalGenesee TowersFLINT, Michigan — Residents could face an assessment of at least 5.3 mills if the city does look to residents to help fund the $7 million owed on Genesee Towers.
The cost could climb up to $8 million for the decrepit Genesee Towers after the Supreme Court refused on Thursday to hear the city’s appeal of the big ticket purchase price.
If the arbitrator’s ruling holds, the city may have to tack on a special assessment to property taxes to pay the bill, Bade said.
“The city can’t afford this judgment,” he said.
Bade said the cost of the assessment has not been determined.
But, with about 60,000 parcels in the city an assessment could cost more than $100 for each home and business. Or, it would take a property tax increase of more than 5 mills to raise $7 million in one year.
Bade said if the city decides to pursue an assessment — which is only one option being considered — the cost would most likely not be added to the 2010 tax rolls.
Councilman Scott Kincaid said the city might levy 6 mills due to continuing declining property values. |
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Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:24 pm |
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Josh Freeman
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Williamson once again has cost the City.
Add this $8 million to the $9 million of the sewer back-ups and the numerous other lawsuits brought because of that inept administration.
What a great legacy for his tenure in office. The City will remember him for years to come. |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:55 pm |
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untanglingwebs
El Supremo
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| Once again, even the Journal noted how this debacle began under Kurtz! |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:11 pm |
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Josh Freeman
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It may have begun under Kurtz, but you know that Don made things worse.....(about $7 million worse in the sewer cases alone). Appeal, Appeal, Appeal, knowing full well that there was no chance in hell that we were ever going to win.....
He showed them didn't he!?! |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:16 pm |
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Dave Starr
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| So will we be pointing fingers and assigning blame, or will we get busy & solve the problem? My vote's on the former. |
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Pushing buttons sure can be fun.
When a lion wants to go somewhere, he doesn’t worry about how many hyenas are in the way.
Paddle faster, I hear banjos. |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:42 pm |
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Josh Freeman
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| How do you solve an $8 million problem when you $4 million in the bank? |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:47 pm |
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ConcernedCitizen
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quote:
Josh Freeman schreef:
How do you solve an $8 million problem when you $4 million in the bank?
Why don't you start by cutting off pay to Walling's illegal hires? I know that won't cover the cost but it's a start and every dollar counts. So far council seems to question and complain, but when it comes to putting it's foot down, they alway seem to trip.
How can these illegal hires be paid if council did not approve a budget for their pay? |
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When the government fears the people, there is Liberty"
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:17 pm |
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00SL2
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quote:
Josh Freeman schreef:
How do you solve an $8 million problem when you $4 million in the bank?
Example. Someone without health care insurance goes to hospital emergency room with pain under ribs on right side of chest. Is admitted for tests...5 days later diagnosis is nothing found wrong. Doctor bills come in, $20,000.00 hospital bill ensues. Patient was employed, doctors agreed to discount their individual bills for cash payment from patient's income tax refund. Hospital had patient fill out forms showing assets, liabilities, and attach copy of last income tax return. Hospital discounted bill 50% and permitted time payments based on income. The key is for debtor and creditor to work together to resolve issue.
Admittedly, there are some creditors who are unwilling to work with the debtors, forcing them into bankruptcy. In the case of the City of Flint with judgments pending, how would they be affected by the city filing bankruptcy. And what affect would bankruptcy have on the city's credit and grants status now and in the future? |
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Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:06 pm |
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Dave Starr
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quote:
Josh Freeman schreef:
How do you solve an $8 million problem when you $4 million in the bank?
That's why you were elected; to solve problems. |
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I used to care, but I take a pill for that now.
Pushing buttons sure can be fun.
When a lion wants to go somewhere, he doesn’t worry about how many hyenas are in the way.
Paddle faster, I hear banjos. |
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Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:33 am |
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