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Apr 8, 2008 6:19 pm US/Eastern

Stadium Security Decision Split Down The Middle

MIAMI (CBS4) ― Miami-Dade commissioners Tuesday approved what amounts to a fifty-fifty split  of the coveted off-duty security work for Marlins games if a new stadium opens in 2011.  Miami-Dade County police would handle work inside while the City of Miami police would handle the work outside.  
"Not only does it make the most sense, it is the most equitable," John Rivera, head of Miami-Dade police union, told CBS4 Michael Williams.

"I think the sticking point is who is in charge," countered Armando Aguilar of the Miami police union. "I think our off-duty officers should coordinate it." 

But there are still deeper cracks in the proposed $525-million stadium deal. Some commissioners still argue it's a waste and misuse of taxpayer  money; a lawsuit filed by auto tycoon Norman Braman argued the same thing.

In short, there are still plenty of bases to cross and agreements to be sealed.  If the votes aren't there, or the courts say foul, there's big trouble.

 







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