TIGUE UPDATE?

[CajunT]

I've asked this question too: a temp tax, with a clear and definite timeframe, and only taxing hotel/tourist, seems to me a great solution. The case for non-fans can be made on the huge impact on revenue sports has. We get a LOT of what is needed this way.....with non-locals footing the bill.

During the press conference to reveal the facilities plan, I asked Dr. Savoie and Joey Dural of the possibility of a temporary hotel/motel tax, both said at the time it was something that could be done in the near future. I've been told recently by my local representative that is has no chance of happening now with the state and city budget problems.

[no1cajunfan]

Add a student fee to that hotel/motel sports tax and we could generate millions a year for athletics....

[CajunEXPRESS]

Students aren't placing a fee on themselves. They may pass one for future students

[CrazyCajun]

ok...so the obvious question is why did they start construction if their 14 mil short? Dont get me wrong, im happy the reno started but being that short has got to create some serious anxiety and uncertainty for Tony at a time when he needs to be focused on building a team.

They could "undo" what they've done in 3-4 days....if it's going to happen these are things that need to be done anyway. What they have done in a week and a half would have been done in 2 days if that NTP was signed.

[Cajun Monkee]

Whether the cost is $17 million or $21 million, if they only have $3 million, I can't imagine anybody in their right mind would issue a NTP. I don't even know of the the State or the UL system would allow this to happen.

Unless the NTP is ONLY for a smaller ($3 million worth) phase of the entire project.

IMHO, this would be pretty irresponsible.

[CrazyCajun]

Whether the cost is $17 million or $21 million, if they only have $3 million, I can't imagine anybody in their right mind would issue a NTP. I don't even know of the the State or the UL system would allow this to happen.

Unless the NTP is ONLY for a smaller ($3 million worth) phase of the entire project.

IMHO, this would be pretty irresponsible.

I totally agree.. The reason we only have 3 million is the problem

[HelmutVII]

Whether the cost is $17 million or $21 million, if they only have $3 million, I can't imagine anybody in their right mind would issue a NTP. I don't even know of the the State or the UL system would allow this to happen.

Unless the NTP is ONLY for a smaller ($3 million worth) phase of the entire project.

IMHO, this would be pretty irresponsible.

I have always wondered about the funding for this project. It always looked suspect to me. I also wonder if design fees were included in the $3 million. Architects and engineers don't work for nothing. It sure would be nice to see an audit.

[SMD7636]

When are we going to hear an update from SF?

[RaisingCajun08]

He certainly does but he doesn't have the time HUD had. He needs his stadium to play in.

Fabacher Field will be rocking Feb-2017. Geaux Cajuns!

[cajun_lannister]

When are we going to hear an update from SF?

When his underground bunker is complete