[Boogieman]

They don’t need 1.7 million to build the toilet. They need 1.7 million to pay for round-the-clock security to make sure the homeless don’t build a camp around the toilet.

[monkeyshine]

They will need $1.7 million every year just to hire a full time crew to keep it clean per health and safety codes.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

They need 1.7 million to pay for round-the-clock security to make sure the homeless don’t build a camp around the toilet.

And to make sure the denizens don't use it as a trysting place.

[Truthsearcher]

That money is going to a contractor that’s probably owned by one of the city council’s relatives.

Always follow the money.