'I am a line-item for the county'

Okay, this is probably my worst title yet but I just got back from vacation so cut me some slack. Props to the first commentor who can tell me the song this references. The picture is a hint! I wondered about this when I read it: City Council passed an ordinance authorizing a $2,000,000.00 agreement with the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority from the Convention and Tourism Fund to be used for maintenance and construction in connection with the Harry S. Truman Sports Complex. The figure is the same as provided by the City in the previous fiscal year. (Ordinance number 060671) kc buzz blog is reporting that KC budget director Troy Schulte wants to opt out of this deal and divert the $2 million someplace else. Maybe neighborhood infrastructure but don't hold your breath. This brings up lots of interesting points. First and foremost is the City of Kansas City obligated to contribute for maintainence and upkeep of the Truman Sports Complex? I know that the history of the deal goes back to a time when KC couldn't afford to build the TSC on its own so Jackson County stepped in and took ownership because it was a larger taxing entity and could absorb the costs. Second thought. The Tourism & Development Fund isn't really intended for infrastructure maintainence. I know the argument is that the TSC is a tourist attraction. I don't dispute that. But aren't other areas of KC considered tourist attractions? The same tourism argument could be made for the Country Club Plaza and I don't believe we have any Tourism & Development Funds going for maintainence there. Finally, this brings to light the overlap of County and City services. Who should fund the Truman Sports Complex? If KC kicks in every year, shouldn't every other municipality in Jackson County?