Baby Stations on Sale

Have you ever wondered why everything our City Government buys is so expensive? I mean, $7 million to fix up a one-acre park?

So how about this? From KVIA:

El Paso City Council has unanimously approved the 2017-2018 budget in the amount of $896,357,226.

Homeowners will see their city tax bill increase about five percent. The tax increase impact on a $100,000 home will be $803.43. That is $43.78 more than last year.
. . .

At Monday’s special city council meeting, representatives made some last-minute budget requests.

Claudia Ordaz succeeded in securing $168,000 to add 350 baby changing stations to men’s and women’s restrooms in the city.

Baby changing stations! That sounds great!

But let’s see. $168,000 divided by 350 baby changing stations . . . hmm, that works out to $480 each. And here’s a website where you can buy one changing station for $211.67. I bet you could get a discount if bought 350.

So why are we spending $480 apiece?

Maybe the baby stations the City is buying come with drink caddies and ashtrays.

Hat tip to KVIA commenter Raul.

4 comments

  1. “Diapers and politicians must be changed often, and for the same reason.” — Mark Twain

  2. “Maybe the baby stations the City is buying come with drink caddies and ashtrays.”

    Or maybe they require installation. $268 sounds about what a contractor would charge to install one, you know, overhead and all…

    1. Really? You’ve worked for the government too long. $268 for four screws? You should look into the Lean Sigma Six. I hear it’s the bomb.

      1. Yes, Sir. I am certified In L6s. The methodology would not apply to what is most likely a one time event for any local contractor, or city employees if they do the installation. We only apply the concept to streamline processes that will be ongoing…

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