Sun_Lover
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Wouldn't be surprised if the toe problem were diabetes-related: http://diabeteshealth.com/read/1996/02/01/558/if-only-toes-could-talk---/
speaking of, anyone got any ideas what rob and doug's angle of Waterfront TO is? seems like they've been trying to unilaterally take over since day one.
my assumption is that they're realizing they hate elected politics - doug especially. something public-sector but unelected (like waterfront TO) would give them the ability to push big contracts to friends without having to deal with all the fuss and muss of an actual council.
anyone else?
Dear Friends,
Since 2011, my administration has been highly critical of the dealings at Waterfront Toronto.
I have repeatedly said that there is a complete lack of respect for taxpayers’ money at Waterfront Toronto.
I must stress that Waterfront Toronto does not report directly to me, or to Toronto City Council.
I assure you, that if they did, we wouldn’t be seeing any of this none-sense.
But at the end of the day, all government bodies are responsible to the taxpayers, who pay the bills.
Now, we are learning that Waterfront Toronto wasted $600,000 on a single public washroom facility.
That is roughly the cost of an average home in Toronto.
This included over $175,000 on design of the washroom alone.
This is simply the latest example in a pattern of blatant disregard for taxpayer’s money at Waterfront Toronto.
We recently learned that $1,000,000 was squandered on 2 rocks and 36 umbrellas at Sugar Beach.
Folks, this is not how taxpayers want their hard earned money spent.
The reality is, since 2001, we haven’t seen value for taxpayers’ money at Waterfront Toronto.
Under my predecessors, the City handed Waterfront Toronto $500 million of hard earned taxpayer money.
I have regularly raised my concerns with a lack of oversight over how this money is being spent.
I have repeatedly asked how much of this money was spent on consulting fees at Waterfront Toronto, since 2001?
Unfortunately, I still haven’t received a straight answer to this simple but important question.
However, what I have uncovered is truly shocking.
From 2011 to 2013 alone, over 33 lucrative consulting contracts were awarded by Waterfront Toronto.
Since 2001, Waterfront Toronto executives approved almost $75 million in “Corporate Costs”.
If taxpayers cannot trust the leadership of Waterfront Toronto to build a washroom, how can we trust them with billions of dollars to revitalize one of Toronto’s most important assets?
This latest example is the last straw.
The CEO of Waterfront Toronto must step aside and allow for the corporation to be steered in a new, fiscally responsible and accountable direction.
Besides the obvious typo, how does Ford know how much all of these things cost? Is he an expert in soil remediation and septic tanks? $600,000 sounds like a lot, but it's hard to make a judgment when none of us really have any idea how much it would reasonably cost. Only engineers, plumbers etc. would know that. Besides, if it's such an outrageous cost, why didn't he complain about it before it was built? Are these projects not approved by Council?
Besides the obvious typo, how does Ford know how much all of these things cost? Is he an expert in soil remediation and septic tanks? $600,000 sounds like a lot, but it's hard to make a judgment when none of us really have any idea how much it would reasonably cost. Only engineers, plumbers etc. would know that. Besides, if it's such an outrageous cost, why didn't he complain about it before it was built? Are these projects not approved by Council?
I'm quite sure that all Rob's communications are written by staffers.
I'm quite sure that all Rob's communications are written by staffers.
WT projects are NOT approved by Council but ARE approved by WT's Board. According to City website: "The City of Toronto currently appoints 3 citizens and the Mayor to serve on the board." Has Ford ever attended? - I bet I know the answer to that!
While all three levels approve projects and budgets in advance, the City of Toronto has a unique relationship with Waterfront Toronto. The City is the regulator for Waterfront Toronto’s capital works and planning. All projects that will be maintained and operated by the City are designed to meet specific city requirements and standards, and the plans are reviewed and approved in advance of construction. No project is constructed in the absence of City sign-off on the design, specifications and budget.
For some time now there has been posters that condemn the mere mention of children in relation to this topic... Robbie just broke the cherry on bad taste, being desperate for attention.
I and my wife are livid... taking a tragic event... I don't want to think about any more lest I bust something.
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The fords won't stop until they get their Ferris Wheel and monorail.
Hey Jimmi, good to see you posting. Two babies, say no more.....
It's true what they say, enjoy them while they're young, they grow really fast and then they want your car keys.Yep I'm busy from the moment they wake up until their bedtime. Then get an hour with my wife! It's worth it though.
Wouldn't be surprised if the toe problem were diabetes-related: http://diabeteshealth.com/read/1996/02/01/558/if-only-toes-could-talk---/