Mavericks owner Cuban gets $341K parade bill
Posted by SHOP WORLD SOCCER on Wednesday, June 29, 2011
DALLAS (AP)—Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has received a bill for the cost of a parade honoring the NBA champions, which he has pledged to pay out of his own pocket.
City officials determined the cost of the June 16 downtown celebration came to $340,947. City spokesman Frank Librio said the bill was sent straight to Cuban, who has agreed to pay promptly.
According to the city’s summary sheet, the largest expense, at $270,715, was for the 540-strong police presence. An additional 132 firefighters and paramedics on hand for emergencies cost $54,002. Clean-up was the smallest expense at $843.
The rest was spent on public works, convention center usage, and various city services.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban carries the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the stage during the victory celebration on Thursday.
About 200,000 jubilant fans attended the parade.
City officials determined the cost of the June 16 downtown celebration came to $340,947. City spokesman Frank Librio said the bill was sent straight to Cuban, who has agreed to pay promptly.
According to the city’s summary sheet, the largest expense, at $270,715, was for the 540-strong police presence. An additional 132 firefighters and paramedics on hand for emergencies cost $54,002. Clean-up was the smallest expense at $843.
The rest was spent on public works, convention center usage, and various city services.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban carries the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the stage during the victory celebration on Thursday.
About 200,000 jubilant fans attended the parade.