We're trying to look around the curve and plan for the future, and I think that's the responsible thing to do. It's prudent to make sure you have a base-load supply of energy that provides 20 percent of the energy that we use.

The city is pursuing a lot of other property, ... We're trying to preserve this for the future and make sure we have the parks and soccer fields and amenities for everybody.

Louisiana is trying to use our plan as a model for any future natural disasters. When we arrived, they said we were like a breath of fresh air because we were very structured and able to accomplish things. I worked with command operations and we were able to integrate our team with Louisiana's efficiently.

We have been trying to make it for four years now. This kind of shows (future Grandview swimmers) they can do it. They can get someone to the state meet.

We have always said that this is part of our future and why we are restructuring and trying to lower our costs. And with this, we remain in compliance with our agreements and requirements of our agreement with Delta.

They were each trying to throw the other under the bus as to whose fault it was.