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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Jeff, Aug 27, 2000.

  1. Jeff

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    Sorry, forum police, but this is important!

    I know everyone is sick of sending emails but city council is on our radar. Their vote to determine whether or not the city funds its portion is essential. We are not asking them to approve funds because they agree with the arena. We just want the right to vote on it ourselves.

    Even those who don't want an arena should understand that. Then, if it fails in November, at least we got our shot.

    You can send emails here:
    http://www.saveourrockets.com/email.cfm

    or, you can fax and call them by using our contact list - faxes and phone calls are even more effective than emails:
    http://www.saveourrockets.com/contact.cfm

    Thanks!!!

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  2. BobFinn*

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    I hope just because there are no responses to this post, doesn't mean people aren't sending these e-mails.

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  3. Achebe

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    No Bob,

    You're just not supposed to reply to threads in the wrong forum.

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  4. BobFinn*

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    Oh, ok. I thought everyone was just getting complacent since an agreement was reached.

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  5. Jeff

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    So far, 37 people have sent the emails since 9am this morning.

    Wait 'til everyone gets them at work tomorrow.

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  6. DREAMer

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    The Mouse Police concur that anything that JEFF posts in this forum dealing with saveourrockets.com is a necessary exception to the forum rule.

    The Mouse Police have sent their email. Carry on.

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  7. Behad

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  8. Jeff

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    We're up to 112 per councilperson (over 1500 total - 14 council members)!!!

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  9. BobFinn*

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    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. DaDakota

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    The Forum in Austin is a gay bar.

    Talk about the WRONG forum.

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  11. BobFinn*

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    Wow, 37 in 3 hours!!! Not bad gang, but we can do better.

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  12. RocketsPimp

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    It only takes seconds guys! C'mon guys, step up and let your voice be heard!

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  13. Jeff

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    Up to 196. Keep rollin'!!! We need MORE!

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  14. Jeff

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    Not sure if you guys had a reply, but I got one immediately from Annise Parker that reads:

    Dear Rockets/Comets fan:
    Thank you for writing about the arena proposal.
    The new proposal involves a contract between the Sports Authority and the Rockets to
    fund the arena with bonds, paid off with hotel/motel and car rental taxes collected
    by the Sports Authority. County taxpayers will vote on this contract and decide
    whether a new arena is built.
    City Council will vote only on an interlocal agreement between the city and the
    Sports Authority. The city is being asked to purchase the land and provide
    infrastructure for about $25 million. These funds would come from Convention and
    Entertainment Facilities Department enterprise funds. As you may know, such funds can
    only be spent in that department for convention and entertainment-related items and
    cannot be spent on police, libraries and other city needs.
    In return for the $25 million expenditure, the city: 1. would own the facility and
    parking garage(albeit leased to the Rockets for 30 years); 2. receive 5% or
    $200,000 a year (whichever is less) for naming rights; 3. receive 20 days of arena
    use 4. receive a free office for the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
    The current proposal is certainly a better deal than the one that was turned down
    last year.
    As before, though, I am most concerned about the non-compete clause that would
    cripple the marketability of the Compaq center. I believe Council will try to amend
    that.
    I would also support increasing revenues under items 2. and 3. if we could get
    enough votes on Council.
    Once again, thank you for writing.
    Sincerely,
    Annise D. Parker



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  16. Jeff

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    A number of the council members have responded with form emails like Ms. Parker.

    We are over 220. Keep it up.

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    Mine has just been sent.

    It takes only a couple of minutes guys.

    Keep it up.

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    I did my duty!!!!

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  19. DREAMer

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    I got a reply from Bruce Tatro just letting me know he received my email and,

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  20. Jeff

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    Unfortunately, Tatro will probably ALWAYS vote NO. Good that he knows we are here!

    Over 240 now.

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