Do we even ask that sort of question anymore? Or is it just a matter of course that
the oligarchs always get a cut?
Another point of confusion over how far along designs are for the bridge depended on the involvement of the Audubon Nature Institute,
which Berni said "will be in charge of construction" of the bridge and
will "take part in the design process." The mayor's office's
announcement last week revealed the new bridge would be built on
property owned by Audubon and connecting with the nonprofit's Aquarium of the Americas.
Berni said Wednesday that the city is currently working out a
cooperative endeavor agreement with Audubon to make use of the property
for the bridge.
Meanwhile, they're having trouble explaining to councilmembers why the pedestrian bridge costs so much. One thing they are sure they don't want to spend any money on, though, is giving homeless people a place to get out of the rain. Even if that means, you don't get one either.
Pressed by Guidry, Berni further hinted that aside from added costs,
one impetus for keeping the bridge roofless might be to discourage
homeless people from being there.
"Yeah, I think that's probably one reason," Berni said. "But I'm sure there are many others, including cost."
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