tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post2857556773239407114..comments2024-03-06T04:16:12.541-06:00Comments on Tony's Kansas City: TKC SATURDAY QUESTION: HAVE MAYOR SLY'S PET PROJECTS STOLEN FOCUS AWAY FROM KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SAFETY?!?!Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-6765209763575843272017-05-14T20:51:09.604-05:002017-05-14T20:51:09.604-05:00The state legislature gave you shit heals the auth...The state legislature gave you shit heals the authority to carry concealed and you still think the police can get there before your ass gets shot up? Welcome to Forest Gump land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-52135544259368443642017-05-14T12:56:11.266-05:002017-05-14T12:56:11.266-05:00The tennis court generates money.The tennis court generates money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-34132771332932707242017-05-13T22:20:26.182-05:002017-05-13T22:20:26.182-05:00Put up section 8 housing on the Plaza shit hole te...Put up section 8 housing on the Plaza shit hole tennis court ! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-85432377198755091002017-05-13T22:19:13.737-05:002017-05-13T22:19:13.737-05:00You would think a developer was behind those bushe...You would think a developer was behind those bushes based on how fast Sky went downClayton Bigsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978403973686446174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-91348491133239071742017-05-13T21:38:22.375-05:002017-05-13T21:38:22.375-05:00I would vote yes to sell the plaza tennis courts. ...I would vote yes to sell the plaza tennis courts. A quick check shows the Parks and Rec own it. Boy that's some low hanging fruit... easy money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-28725524984430742292017-05-13T21:35:55.710-05:002017-05-13T21:35:55.710-05:009:39am wins hands down.
Clay Chastain should start...9:39am wins hands down.<br />Clay Chastain should start a petition to sell the Plaza tennis courts.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-33262558031021821982017-05-13T19:02:32.678-05:002017-05-13T19:02:32.678-05:00QT doesn't give cops free food, just drinks.QT doesn't give cops free food, just drinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-21563149046827887952017-05-13T19:00:42.723-05:002017-05-13T19:00:42.723-05:00Hopefully with forte leaving, the ship can be righ...Hopefully with forte leaving, the ship can be righted. It will take a long time to repair all the damage though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-50421343245561027232017-05-13T17:20:11.096-05:002017-05-13T17:20:11.096-05:008:46 AM "trust that people will make better d...8:46 AM "trust that people will make better decisions"<br /><br /><br />LMAOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-77054171452287145612017-05-13T17:12:28.046-05:002017-05-13T17:12:28.046-05:004:54 I agree they're answering more calls but ...4:54 I agree they're answering more calls but why not put out more officers if they have more than 1400 officersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-7271719315076137292017-05-13T16:54:19.270-05:002017-05-13T16:54:19.270-05:001005 the police staffing levels are worse than eve...1005 the police staffing levels are worse than ever and the officers are answering 4 times the call for service since 1968. Fact. Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018843620654831604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-62769389511208262842017-05-13T15:01:13.073-05:002017-05-13T15:01:13.073-05:00Sly has never cared about public safety except for...Sly has never cared about public safety except for the time he was at the Plaza and gunshots were near him. He got his fat ass on the ground real quick thenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-86705706157459273192017-05-13T14:00:31.521-05:002017-05-13T14:00:31.521-05:00Ready Mix paved Brush Creek on the Plaza. Did they...Ready Mix paved Brush Creek on the Plaza. Did they dream up the project too?<br />Is there an echo here?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-23963504531783498592017-05-13T13:12:44.233-05:002017-05-13T13:12:44.233-05:0011) KCMO waives their right to control developmen...11) KCMO waives their right to control development around KCI. "Limitations upon the development of facilities by the City or the City's Aviation Department on or adjacent to the Airport that would adversely affect the operation of the Airport or that, in the reasonable judgment of Developer (and any lenders or equity investors in the Project), would reduce any sources of revenue that are part of the Funding Sources." Potentially, this means no new hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, or any business that might draw sales away from the Developer's Project. <br />12) The City and Airlines pledge to provide Developer a MINIMUM of $85.2M per year to repay project financing.<br />13) City agrees to potentially neglect their ownership and maintenance of the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport.<br />14) Developer gets veto power over all agreements begin the City and Airlines.<br />15) Burns and McManaged Engineering will become the EXCLUSIVE Contractor for all Airport projects (not just the terminal) during the life of the agreement (30-35 years or longer).<br />16) "the City provide, without cost to the Project, expedited review of all permit applications for the construction of the Project, and City agrees that no building permit or other similar fees shall be charged by the City in connection with the Project." Again, just like their HQ expansion sweetheart deal!<br />17) "If Developer determines that, in order to make the Project financially feasible, it is necessary to form a community improvement district, transportation development district or other similar entity (the Special Taxing District") to impose an additional 1% sales tax on retail sales at the Airport, City agrees.." Now, what do you think the odds are that Burns and McManaged will determine they want an additional 1-percent sales tax? If you said 100 PERCENT, you're a realist!<br />18) "City's City Manager shall be the City Representative for purposes of providing all consents and approvals provided for in the New MOU" Can you see what's happening here folks? Burns and McManaged have given assurances to Sly James and Troy Schulte that when they leave City employment there will be a very lucrative "consulting" job available for them at Burns and McManaged. The two of them just have to RAPE the Council, RAPE the public, and kill anyone who tries to obstruct this BACKROOM CRONY deal which hands a MONOPOLY WORTH HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS to Burns and McManaged.<br /><br />Please go back and review the details of Burns and McManaged HQ expansion deal. They successfully SCREWED over KCMO taxpayers so badly, that they're trying to repeat the performance, only on a much larger scale, with the unnecessary new terminal project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-37610605116186428432017-05-13T13:11:10.239-05:002017-05-13T13:11:10.239-05:00Sorry, but Mayor James is NOT going to listen to a...Sorry, but Mayor James is NOT going to listen to any alternative views. It's not what he does at all! He's ALL ABOUT working in secret to benefit wealthy developers and corporations who trade campaign contributions in exchange for his political favors like no-bid contracts, tax abatements/incentives, and free land for projects.<br /><br />Here's another shocking aspect of the just announced Burned and McManaged airport terminal swindle, they're trying to force the Council into presenting the MOU by May 18, and approving it by June 15. RUSH, RUSH, RUSH!!! The Council should be HIGHLY OFFENDED at this INSULTING gesture from Mayor James and his financial benefactor.<br /><br />Burned and McManaged proposes for KCMO to:<br />1) enter into a legally binding agreement with a separate legal entity "Terminal Developer LLC" created by Burned and McManaged, which will use Burned and McManaged Engineering Inc. as their exclusive contractor. Why does this matter? Because in a worst case scenario Terminal Developer LLC will walk away from the project, declare bankruptcy, and leave KCMO with a demolished terminal and skeleton airport. Burned and McManaged Engineering continues on in business unaffected. The City ASSUMES THE RISK of losing their airport.<br />2) cede control of the airport terminal and the land on which it sits for 30 to 35 years, OR LONGER (read the MOU term sheet) The Developer's lease with the City is for an undefined boundary of property and land.<br />3) waive all municipal income from the airport during this time period, as it will be redirected to Developer. <br />4) City will still be responsible for the costs of operation and maintenance.<br />5) Developer will design and build the Project for an undefined cost.<br />6) Project will be completed at an undefined time schedule.<br />7) City agrees to pledge all Airport Revenue Sources and Federal Funding Sources to Developer, for payment of debt incurred by Project.<br />8) "Cooperate with Developer in arranging the financing for the Project." <br />9) City agrees to seek the MAXIMUM allowable Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) during the 30-35 years or LONGER term of the agreement.<br />10) "That the acquisition of construction materials and all tangible personal property and equipment for the Project will be exempt from sale and use taxes to the extent permitted by state law, and the City will issue to Developer and, upon request, Contractor or subcontractors or vendors, a project exemption certificate evidencing such sales and use tax exemption" This tactic was also used to benefit Burns and McManaged during the construction of their HQ expansion.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-56181099375968135112017-05-13T12:39:59.112-05:002017-05-13T12:39:59.112-05:00And to follow-up, I would take a pay cut if they l...And to follow-up, I would take a pay cut if they let me do my job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-75096346320882049062017-05-13T12:38:10.318-05:002017-05-13T12:38:10.318-05:00I'm serving out the remainder of my sentence i...I'm serving out the remainder of my sentence in the most comfortable assignment I could get. There is a strong disincentive to avoid being out there creating opportunities to have your life destroyed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-85378133359395179642017-05-13T12:32:07.334-05:002017-05-13T12:32:07.334-05:00At least funky town was smarter about not giving a...At least funky town was smarter about not giving away the farm and mayor sLIE has actually had more problems, his son caused a lot of headache and his kin folk having shoot outs on I think it was 43rd and prospect and don't get me started on slicks troubles on his old block on montgall. Honestly we're screwed either wayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-57646742302385952762017-05-13T12:23:42.445-05:002017-05-13T12:23:42.445-05:00I had a similar experience witnessing a person get...I had a similar experience witnessing a person get hit by a car and waiting on hold 7-8 minutes before the 911 operator answered only to be told not to worry it was being taken care of before I even told them the location (isn't it possible there could have been more than one incident given the city's size). I'm not a fan of Sly James and his developer giveaways at the expense of the rest of us taxpayers but lets remember the Republican general assembly and governor are actually in charge of our police and not us even though we're the ones paying for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-48375457128767455602017-05-13T12:17:52.075-05:002017-05-13T12:17:52.075-05:00He was a co-mayor. Do you miss Gloria, too?
He was a co-mayor. Do you miss Gloria, too?<br />Byron Funkhousernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-43306628774523232602017-05-13T11:49:58.199-05:002017-05-13T11:49:58.199-05:00I never thought I would ever say this but.... I mi...I never thought I would ever say this but.... I miss funkhauser!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-67186580889505798862017-05-13T11:47:28.987-05:002017-05-13T11:47:28.987-05:00The missing piece mr mayor is everything outside o...The missing piece mr mayor is everything outside of downtown that gets nothing due to your incompetence Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-35737598272047087612017-05-13T11:44:22.019-05:002017-05-13T11:44:22.019-05:00So looking at the "phase two" of the toy...So looking at the "phase two" of the toy train they want a total of $471.9 million to go 7.4 miles, this it to take toy train to prospect from main, river market to Benton on independence Ave and downtown to brookside. That's $62 million dollars a mile folks. Corruption at its finest. Leave the big boy decisions to sLIE and Troy and this is what you get. I agree Pendergast would be jealous! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-72391950679474524632017-05-13T11:12:11.530-05:002017-05-13T11:12:11.530-05:00Typical of how Communist Democratic Libtards run a...Typical of how Communist Democratic Libtards run a City, straight into the ground, then act innocent and clueless, and as usual Blame everybody else but themselves !! <br />Libtards are always innocent of everything, it must be someone elses fault,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-40868540534489044652017-05-13T10:47:46.456-05:002017-05-13T10:47:46.456-05:00If it wasn't for the bajillion dollar streetca...If it wasn't for the bajillion dollar streetcar boondoggle, every (shhhhhh! white shhhh!) person in the city could have their on personal police escort and also 2 scoops of ice cream!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com