Dodge City News Casino deals just keep getting better for Ford County

[Kodiak]

Originally Posted by Made in the USA

That's enough Bear!! Gee, and maybe you work for Harding??!
The property goes clear to 113 Road which is directly in the flight path. Buildings, lights, traffic would all have an effect on the airport (it does not necessarily have to be too tall). IMO, the NW property would be better suited for the development, no matter who is building it. Of course, by the time they get done screwing around and build it, Dodge City will be a desert with rotting, abandoned packing plants and tortilla factories.

I did check with Derrick on the ground and you are right, his dad does own all that ground to 113 . The only question was the northeast corner and the FAA has sighned off on any probs. So I will put my boot in my mouth and shut up. lol

[old timer]

Why should the City endorse the DC Casino proposal if they intend to locate in the County and divert all the revenue and benefits to the County

It was stated that DC would probably annex, and fine with Dodge City Casino folks. The utilities would be cheaper either way -- they are much, much closer to the NE area selected. And the fire department wouldn't have to build a new place, either -- overlooked in Clueless's comment.

Re: Horses -- the reason, I have heard stated from Ed E. and others, that Ford County is thinking about a second events center (damn that's free money, I guess) is that Butler/National/Global didn't want to manage agri shows/expos, etc. Perhaps they've changed their minds. Haven't heard that at any meeting, but I'll stand corrected if proven true.

stays on his rage about Butler not liking horses,

Rage ? Not that, but I've heard it first hand more than once -- "Butler doesn't want horses" Greg Starks, CFAB meeting, etc. So again, if they now will work with us on horses, than we don't have to consider -- should vote on it for sure if they want to build a second events center -- another venue for the agri related shows. Correct me with some evidence, please -- or don't 'rage' about my statements, Clueless.

[CRAZY HORSE]

And It Will Be So Much Closer To The New Jail.

That Will Save On Transportation Costs

[old timer]

Butler National Services -- casino/hotel -- no events center management -- no free land for special events center

Global -- paid 100,000 so far even if they aren't in the final deal -- (thanks to Jim Sherer for that yes vote -- ) Global doesn't want to manage agri events and Butler representative did state they don't want horses

Dodge City Gaming Inc. -- casino/hotel/rodeo/agri events center -- free land for special events center

Will be glad to manage all events, including horses.

Butler land in city/county -- but needs major tax spending for utilities and roads

Dodge City Gaming land in county now -- annexation welcomed into city; lower costs for all services, including roads and fire protection

I don't see any problems here. Perhaps if Butler would offer free land, it might be closer, but with all the tax money being spent in the future to bring Butler services, including additional fire protection, the costs will be millions and millions more for Butler, as it stands.

As it stands, Dodge City Gaming will save us all millions and millions of dollars.

And if you're ok with our special events center being next to casino, you have no point to make about what events are there, do you ? What, nothing for families ever ? That will make sure the Events Center doesn't do well, right ?

PS I would still put the whole events center with agri part by Wright Park, but oh well. Promises, promises, promises...

[PCMAN]

Mexicans don't like to gamble. They don't need horse barns, they need 55 gallon drums cut in half to keep the roosters. They also need to put in a big pit to put the dog fights in and then a parking spot so the taco waggon can get right next to it.

[aft_lizard01]

Originally Posted by PCMAN

Mexicans don't like to gamble. They don't need horse barns, they need 55 gallon drums cut in half to keep the roosters. They also need to put in a big pit to put the dog fights in and then a parking spot so the taco waggon can get right next to it.

You have never been to the casinos down here in Phoenix then, they love to gamble as much as any white man does.

[Made in the USA]

Originally Posted by PCMAN

Mexicans don't like to gamble. They don't need horse barns, they need 55 gallon drums cut in half to keep the roosters. They also need to put in a big pit to put the dog fights in and then a parking spot so the taco waggon can get right next to it.

Ever been to the "horse races" down by the river?? They been gambling here since they came over!