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Post by Maxell on Apr 23, 2020 13:47:03 GMT -5
We can't even get a much needed 5 story dormitory built. Talkin bout indoor facility right now is .... Different issue. That delay was because two homeowners(investor) wanted to hold the school hostage and get more money before selling their properties. That has now been settled and the dorm can move forward.
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Post by captaggie on Apr 23, 2020 15:07:58 GMT -5
With so much uncertainty, very far. The pandemic is changing higher education business model.
While an indoor facility is high on my list, I'd give priority to stadium upgrades.
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Post by aggieblackie2 on Apr 23, 2020 15:24:11 GMT -5
Those schools in the "BS" barely have stadiums. The two I went to are smaller than high school stadiums. I doubt if they have indoor facilities to practice in. The stadiums I am referring to are Gardner Webb and Charleston.
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Post by aggieblackie2 on Apr 23, 2020 15:29:17 GMT -5
I am glad that they finally settled with the two people holding out for more money keeping the dormitory situation from being completed. However, that was still an issue because if we really wanted and needed the land we should have had the money in the first place to pay them off. It should not have taken several years to resolve this issue Maxell.
That in a way proves that we don't have the money to build an $15 million dollar indoor facility. By the time we get enough money to even think about building an indoor facility the price will be $20 - 25 million.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Apr 23, 2020 17:45:25 GMT -5
yet we already have a $20 million dollar aggie stadium "upgrade" on the books. guess its pretty dumb to fundraise for that too...
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Post by oldschool on Apr 23, 2020 18:13:47 GMT -5
We could have solved the problem with the 2 homeowners long ago ,it's called "eminent domain" , as a state school we had the powers to do that . UNCG had the same issue when they decided to build their new dorms across Lee street ,now Gate City Blvd .Folks were upset but ,that's the way things get done in the real world .
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Post by saabman on Apr 23, 2020 18:32:09 GMT -5
What is the cost of renovating the temporary Student Union building next to the old gym into a practice facility ? If you’re referring to the Aggie Dome, it is already in the works to become a practice facility for sports not including track, football, and basketball Yes I'm referring to the Dome what is the cost of the renovation ?
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Post by trues on Apr 24, 2020 13:45:50 GMT -5
yet we already have a $20 million dollar aggie stadium "upgrade" on the books. guess its pretty dumb to fundraise for that too... Yea I thought this upgrade was suppose to takecare of the little things Aggie Monster was referring to. Any status on this upgarde of when it suppose to start?
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Apr 24, 2020 14:00:24 GMT -5
yet we already have a $20 million dollar aggie stadium "upgrade" on the books. guess its pretty dumb to fundraise for that too... Yea I thought this upgrade was suppose to takecare of the little things Aggie Monster was referring to. Any status on this upgarde of when it suppose to start? i dunno, trues. i never was impressed with the drawings i saw on this proposed new addition to aggie stadium. to me, we didn't "need" most of that stuff which was mostly "non-football" related enhancements. that's why i'd rather spend that money on something that is "directly" football/athletics related for our athletes instead of a bunch of new "offices" for our admins and a new entry to the stadium. i don't see how that helps recruiting very much. an indoor practice facilty is "cheaper", helps recruiting, and helps our existing coaches and athletes. that's why i'd rather fund a new indoor practice facility instead of a new stadium entrance and offices...
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Post by Maxell on Apr 24, 2020 14:00:33 GMT -5
It should not have taken several years to resolve this issue Maxell. I agree. "We" tend to approach business decisions in an overly cautious and courteous way, many times to our detriment. There are several decisions that are made way too deliberately for my liking. "Others" make those same kind of decisions much quicker. For example, hiring or firing of coaches.
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Post by Maxell on Apr 24, 2020 14:07:58 GMT -5
With so much uncertainty, very far. The pandemic is changing higher education business model. While an indoor facility is high on my list, I'd give priority to stadium upgrades. Where did the BB&T money go?
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Apr 24, 2020 14:14:17 GMT -5
It should not have taken several years to resolve this issue Maxell. I agree. "We" tend to approach business decisions in an overly cautious and courteous way, many times to our detriment. There are several decisions that are made way too deliberately for my liking. "Others" make those same kind of decisions much quicker. For example, hiring or firing of coaches. yeah but if the owners were holding out for a price far above market value, isn't it wise for a&t to continue negotiations until they negotiated a more "reasonable" asking price? why "over pay" for a property if you don't have to? over paying takes away funds from other financial obligations that a&t has. next thing ya know, some a&t department is coming up "short" on funds because we over paid for a property that we didn't have to or we're substantially raising tuition costs to cover funds lost due to over payment for a property. so i disagree. don't "over pay" for a property just to expedite the building of a dorm. that takes away funding from other a&t financial obligations. do what you have to do to negotiate a more reasonable price, even if it means delaying construction of a new dorm...
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Post by DOOMS on Apr 24, 2020 14:15:46 GMT -5
I'm 20 years past my last property law class but under eminent domain couldn't we just snatch it for fair market value if we've made good faith offers already?
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Post by Maxell on Apr 24, 2020 14:50:00 GMT -5
I agree. "We" tend to approach business decisions in an overly cautious and courteous way, many times to our detriment. There are several decisions that are made way too deliberately for my liking. "Others" make those same kind of decisions much quicker. For example, hiring or firing of coaches. yeah but if the owners were holding out for a price far above market value, isn't it wise for a&t to continue negotiations until they negotiated a more "reasonable" asking price? why "over pay" for a property if you don't have to? over paying takes away funds from other financial obligations that a&t has. next thing ya know, some a&t department is coming up "short" on funds because we over paid for a property that we didn't have to or we're substantially raising tuition costs to cover funds lost due to over payment for a property. so i disagree. don't "over pay" for a property just to expedite the building of a dorm. that takes away funding from other a&t financial obligations. do what you have to do to negotiate a more reasonable price, even if it means delaying construction of a new dorm... For three years?
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Post by oldschool on Apr 24, 2020 15:03:00 GMT -5
I'm 20 years past my last property law class but under eminent domain couldn't we just snatch it for fair market value if we've made good faith offers already? That's what I stated in an earlier post , we could have used this procedure and paid fair market price ,and would probably had this building close to completion .
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