>From Steve Brandt's article:

"The city owes $6 million on the building for money borrowed to finance its
purchase, rehabilitation costs and interest."

"McCaffery, who is developing nearby Block E, offered $2.5 million for the
building"

.....the city's cost to hold the building is $430,000 annually."

Obvious Questions that were NOT asked:

Who pocketed the $6 million?
When did the default occur?
Why didn't we hear about it?
How long has the building been empty?

This is a mini-Brookfield debacle - one of many that the public was never
told about.  Oh well, another $4 million down the toilet - too bad we can't
collect sewer charges for it.

Vicky Heller
Cedar-Riverside and North Oaks

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