The City of Ottawa is broke. We have no money for such projects as the Congress Centre expansion. The current budget shortfall calls for anywhere from 7-15% tax increase.
The solution: Pull out the credit card!
- First is a ~$40 million dollar proposal for a new city archives facility. I guess renting out some space at Ottawa Mini Storage isn't luxurious enough a solution.
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/city/story.html?id=8945727a-0814-4e83-87d8-d4e2e474283e
- Second is a ~$7 million dollar proposal for an automated stop announcing system for OC transpo buses. I guess enforcing the 20-year old rule where drivers must announce stops is out of the question.
http://www.cfra.com/headlines/index.asp?cat=1&nid=53169
Obviously I'm posting this stuff with tongue firmly in cheek, especially considering these are just proposals and not approved expenses. The potential irony is oh-so-sweet though!
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