What could possibly make more sense for a perenially drought-stricken city than to help build a $3 million water fountain to decorate a ritzy shopping mall? Plano City Council members approved the use of $1 million of tax payer money towards the fountain which was designed by the creator of the famous Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas and requires 220,000 gallons of water to operate. What's in the water down there?
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