Hallandale Beach: City to commit millions in future tax revenue...

Construction is under way next to Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. On Wednesday, the city will be asked to forego tax revenues on the project.

[FRANK]

Why are they giving my tax money to a developer? Just look around at the other malls ,there are vacant stores everywhere. No wonder my taxes are so high...giveaways

[Oh Brother]

yep,

In this countries worst recession in three generations we need shopping malls. Smart move Hallandale Beach! That will show the voters you know what your doing!

[gavin smith]

London is the only one who cares about the city's residents.

[truthteller]

Do Hallandale city commisioners live in the same country and world that I live in? In what way does giving away tax revenue seem like a smart decision considering decreased tax revenue coming in?

Hello! Housing prices are decreasing 15% or more per year. This causes a direct impact to city budgets via property tax.

Sales tax revenue is decreasing each and every month. Look at retail sales and automobile sales. Yeah, it's bad out there!

Now, lets look at the developments highlights. They have 1500 condos and 70 retail stores.

So, considering that housing and retail sales are putting up dismal numbers, how does any of this seem like a good idea?

Another thing...take a drive around South Florida and count the empty retail stores and commercial plazas. More commercial space is not exactly needed right now.

[Sean]

typical waste from governments. Business always gets the breaks, never the tax payer. Businesses grease politicians pockets..it's business as usual in South Florida, the most corrupt area in the US..

[Housing Authority]

According to their website Crate and Barrel is leaving Aventura Mall and going to Gulfstream Park. I guess they will selling their overpriced dishes and placements in a dustbowl for a while.

[rest of us]

truthteller wrote:

Do Hallandale city commisioners live in the same country and world that I live in? In what way does giving away tax revenue seem like a smart decision considering decreased tax revenue coming in?
Hello! Housing prices are decreasing 15% or more per year. This causes a direct impact to city budgets via property tax.
Sales tax revenue is decreasing each and every month. Look at retail sales and automobile sales. Yeah, it's bad out there!
Now, lets look at the developments highlights. They have 1500 condos and 70 retail stores.
So, considering that housing and retail sales are putting up dismal numbers, how does any of this seem like a good idea?
Another thing...take a drive around South Florida and count the empty retail stores and commercial plazas. More commercial space is not exactly needed right now.

Exactly. I was at Coconut Creek's new Promenade last week, multiple empty stores and Talbots is rumored to be closing there. I am sure other stores there (think the overpriced Sur La Table where everything there is sold at Target for 25% less) will be closing soon too.

Same at Pembroke Pines' new mall.

What a joke. Hallandale is too close to Aventura anyway , there really is no excess capacity for all this retail.

And now Davie trying to stuff Davie Commons down our throat. LOL!!!!

[FINE]

All Citi officials are crazy idiots.

[Cowdogs2]

So the New York retirees can cause more traffic jams, drive poorly, have a new venue in which to be obnoxious, and spend their Social Security checks? I guess I would not mind as much were they (1) polite, and (2) not collecting many times more than they ever paid into the system.

[Barry]

So much for a poor economy.

[Marky]

Who would want to live and shop in Hallandale Beach?

Obviously, the timing of this entire project is pretty bad.

[Very Concerned]

Okay, let's pat ole boy London on the back for not wanting progress and sitting their while the city goes down the toilet. You people sicken me with this follow the loser mentality. Once again, why is it that London is always the loser? Does he not get it? He will NEVER, EVER, EVER WIN!!!!!!!!! 4-1 last week...3-1 last night. He has only a few people who care enough to support him, and soon they will be sick of losing on every vote. Go ahead, pull this quote out and tell me how London is looking out for the taxpayers, but just like he always does, he will lose. He's a loser, and will always been one..........

[dont tread on me]

Very Concerned wrote:

Okay, let's pat ole boy London on the back for not wanting progress and sitting their while the city goes down the toilet. You people sicken me with this follow the loser mentality. Once again, why is it that London is always the loser? Does he not get it? He will NEVER, EVER, EVER WIN!!!!!!!!! 4-1 last week...3-1 last night. He has only a few people who care enough to support him, and soon they will be sick of losing on every vote. Go ahead, pull this quote out and tell me how London is looking out for the taxpayers, but just like he always does, he will lose. He's a loser, and will always been one..........

You must be the developer's mother.
Speaking about losers, try looking in the mirror.

[mee]

Cowdogs2 wrote:

So the New York retirees can cause more traffic jams, drive poorly, have a new venue in which to be obnoxious, and spend their Social Security checks? I guess I would not mind as much were they (1) polite, and (2) not collecting many times more than they ever paid into the system.

And keeping the economy of that sewer of a state going amidst all the crack, cime and corruption. careful because we might just pick a new state to support and let your slip into the ocean

[Big johnr]

Google "Tower of Babel". This project looks similar.

[Animal Lover]

With existing stores closing all over the place, why are we building more?

[Richard]

There are going to have an army of unemployed lining up for a job.

[mastershake]

Wow we need retail space badly in south florida. This is going to be another white elephant. Maybe the space can be used to house homeless people once obama's policy get the greater depression going.

[Po Boy]

As soon as I get my share of obamas money,I'll buy two of those new condos, and go on a shopping spree at the new stores.

[Atlas Shrugged read Rand]

Poor timing.