More foreboding, perhaps, is the fiscal situation for next year.

"There can be only one answer to the county's fiscal situation and that is to cut costs," he said.

People close to the city's fiscal situation are expressing concern.

But does everyone understand the fiscal situation has changed things?

As he continues to improve the city's fiscal situation, the likelihood of this project's moving forward will increase.

"But we are also realistic about the state's fiscal situation."

"But as time went by, they began to see the reality of the city's fiscal situation."

But the county's fiscal situation also depends "on what the state does to us," he added.

We need to invest in Detroit, not try to cut our way out of the current fiscal situation.

"It's an excellent contract in light of the fiscal situation we face."