Detroit espera detalles finales sobre el arte de la ciudad

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit tendrá que contar con la generosidad de los extraños para mantener su colección de arte impresionante que fue acumulado con dólares de los contribuyentes en su mejor momento.

La ciudad en bancarrota se espera aprender esta semana el valor de aproximadamente 2.800 de sus piezas en el Detroit Institute of Arts Nueva York subasta casa Christie entrega su informe final a Kevin Orr, el administrador designado por el estado de emergencia que maneja las finanzas de la ciudad del Motor.

Christie, que ha estado estudiando la colección durante meses, dijo que incluirá recomendaciones de cómo Detroit podría ganar dinero mientras se mantiene la propiedad de algunas de sus piezas más valiosas — incluyendo "Bailarinas en la sala verde," Degas Pissarro es "El camino" y "Graziella" de Renoir. Pero la ciudad puede tener que vender obras que muchos consideran esenciales para el alma cultural de la ciudad para ayudar a pagar a los acreedores, incluyendo los trabajadores jubilados públicos cuyas pensiones podrían tomar un gran éxito.

Orr había advertido a los funcionarios del Museo del destino potencial de las obras, creando un clamor de indignación en la comunidad artística aquí y en otros lugares.

"Creo que es tan importante que no podemos dejarlo fallar," dijo filántropo Paul A. Schaap de 68 años de edad.

Schaap y su esposa, Carol, han comprometido $5 millones para ayudar a compensar las pérdidas esperadas por los jubilados de la ciudad en la reestructuración de Orr plan para Detroit.

Una Fundación local también ha aumentado, prestando atención a una llamada por U.S. District juez Gerald Rosen, que actúa como mediador principal entre Detroit y sus acreedores. Rosen está llegando a fundaciones para recaudar $500 millones para evitar que la obra se vende.

"La idea que venderíamos ni una obra de arte... sería tan desmoralizante para esta comunidad que realmente no podemos imaginar el efecto," Schaap dijo a The Associated Press la semana pasada. "Por otro lado, realmente no queremos ver a los pensionistas herido. Tienen un problema aquí, también, eso que realmente tenemos que enfrentar."

Citando a la deuda de por lo menos $18 billones, así como aumento de pensiones y los costos de salud y una fuente de ingresos muy pequeña para pagar las facturas de la ciudad, Orr se declaró en bancarrota en julio. Un juez federal el 3 de diciembre permitió a Detroit para convertirse en la ciudad más grande de Estados Unidos para entrar en bancarrota.

Orr se espera que presente un plan de ajuste para la reestructuración fiscal ante el Tribunal a principios de enero que incluirá sus recomendaciones para el arte.

"Todo está sobre la mesa", dijo Orr a The Associated Press el jueves. "Si hay dinero en la mano, entonces nosotros a volver a encarar lo que está sobre la mesa. Si hay una propuesta, es muy agradable. Esperamos que se trata de sus frutos. Esperamos es significativo, y eso tal vez cambiará la discusión.

"Pero bien ahora no quiero engañar a nadie: dinero es el rey. Hasta tengo dinero en mano, o una propuesta firme o un acuerdo definitivo todo está sobre la mesa".

Incluso venta de toda la colección de la ciudad puede no ser suficiente. Christie ha determinado que el valor justo de mercado de todas las piezas de la ciudad es entre $452 millones a $866 millones. Los fondos de pensiones dos empleados de Detroit son corto $3,5 billones, según Orr.

Alternativas de Christie para vender el arte incluyen usando como garantía para obtener préstamos o líneas de crédito y la creación de una asociación con otro museo donde el arte podría ser arrendado a largo plazo.

La casa de subastas también dijo que la ciudad podría establecer un fideicomiso que museos de Estados Unidos "alquilar" el arte de la ciudad. Los intereses minoritarios se venderían a museos individuales. Los ingresos provenientes de la venta de estas acciones se pagaría a Detroit.

"Todos parecen alternativas viables para una venta directa, asumiendo por supuesto que hay contrapartes dispuestas a participar en la transacción contorneada y que regresen los monetarios de la transacción no es tan significativamente menor que el retorno monetario de una venta directa que todos los acreedores rebelan," dijo John Monaghan, un socio en el bufete de abogados de Boston Holanda & caballero.

Bruce Babiarz, un portavoz de la policía de Detroit y sistema de jubilación de fuego, dice jubilados recepción cualquier apoyo del sector privado. El sistema de pensiones tiene unos 8.500 miembros y, junto con el sistema General de jubilación, ha sido en las sesiones de mediación ordenada por la corte con la ciudad.

"Las cuestiones de la monetización de las ilustraciones de la DIA o venta directa de elementos de la colección son asuntos para el administrador de emergencia decidir", dijo Babiarz. "Los fondos de pensiones son acreedores de la ciudad de Detroit y la ciudad no ha hecho sus pagos obligatorios a los fondos de pensiones durante más de un año debido a insolvencia de la ciudad".

Schaap espera apelar Rosen a fundaciones y a otros por donaciones hace el truco en compensar las pérdidas y ayudar a los jubilados.

Arte del DIA y los jubilados de la ciudad "son dos temas de desgarrador," añadió. "Lamentablemente una especie de vienen juntos como una competencia entre los dos."

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Detroit Pension cortes 'Inhumanos', 'Moralmente corruptos,' 'Nuts': Presidente de AFSCME

El Presidente de las Unión que representa miles de empleados jubilados de Detroit había llamado decisión quiebra el martes es "inhumano" y prometió una sólida campaña contra el gobernador del estado, si corre por la reelección.

En allanar el camino para la bancarrota municipal más grande en la historia estadounidense, el fallo de un juez federal permitirá a la ciudad reducir las pensiones de los trabajadores jubilados de la ciudad a pesar de las protecciones en la Constitución del estado. Las pensiones de los trabajadores generales en Detroit promedio alrededor $19.000 por año, mientras que los policías y los bomberos rondan $30.000.

Lee Saunders, Presidente de los 1,6 millones-miembro American Federation of State, County y los empleados municipales, dijo HuffPost martes que es "moralmente corrupto para atacar a los jubilados a $19.000 al año".

"Esta gente vive día a día", dijo Saunders. "Imagínense cómo se sienten. Ahora enfrentan un posible corte y no sabemos qué puede ser. Estará haciendo elegir entre poner comida sobre la mesa o comprar los medicamentos necesarios. Es loca. Es inhumano y es moralmente incorrecto".

Trabajadores del sector público, agregó, un chivo han sido "expiatorio" por problemas de presupuesto y ahora llevan "una Diana en la espalda".

La Unión será apelar la sentencia y considerar los próximos pasos, dijo Saunders. Lo que expusieron el gobernador Rick Snyder (R) para mantener recortes de pensiones como una pieza central del plan de quiebra. La ciudad tiene aproximadamente $18 billones en el pasivo, $3,5 billones de que en las obligaciones de pensiones.

Gerente de emergencia designado por el estado de Snyder para Detroit, Kevyn Orr, ha presentado el caso que ley de quiebras de Estados Unidos reemplaza las protecciones pension escritas en la Constitución de Michigan--un argumento que el juez federal de acuerdo con en su opinión el martes.

"Tienes algunos muy frustrado y gente enojada por ahí y obviamente van a jugar mucho más difícil en el 2014", dijo Saunders. "El Gobernador Snyder no puedes huir de esto. Las pensiones están garantizadas en la Constitución. Pudo haber fácilmente dicho las pensiones están fuera de la mesa."

Líderes sindicales del sector público por todo el país están vigilando los acontecimientos en Detroit, como el caso podría ser un ejemplo para otros casos de bancarrota municipal.

En un comunicado el martes, Randi Weingarten, Presidente de la American Federation of Teachers, llamado el fallo "un día oscuro para la gente de Detroit que trabajaron arduamente, interpretado por las reglas y ahora están en riesgo de perder todo".

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Leones de Detroit Snap Thanksgiving racha con 40-10 Win Over Packers de Green Bay (VIDEO/fotos)

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DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were dominant after a shaky start and snapped a few losing streaks.

Matthew Stafford made up for some mistakes with three touchdown passes, including one to Calvin Johnson, to help Detroit score 37 straight points to beat the Green Bay Packers 40-10 on Thursday.

The Lions (7-5) had lost their last two games, five consecutive against Green Bay and a franchise-record nine straight in their annual showcase on Thanksgiving.

The Packers (5-6-1) have a five-game winless streak for the first time since 2008, showing how valuable Aaron Rodgers is for the franchise. Rodgers has missed four-plus games since fracturing his left collarbone.

Matt Flynn became the fourth starting quarterback for Green Bay this year and was sacked seven times, once by Ndamukong Suh for a safety.

Flynn didn't fare as well as he did in his last start for Green Bay against the same opponent.

He was 10 of 20 for 139 yards with an interception and two fumbles. In the last game of the 2011 regular season, while Rodgers rested for the playoffs, Flynn threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns in a 45-41 win over Detroit.

Stafford was 22 of 35 for 330 yards with two interceptions and a fumble that was returned by Morgan Burnett to put the Packers up 10-3 early in the second quarter.

After that, Detroit did whatever it wanted on both sides of the ball.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) prepares to dunk the football after his 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) stretches for yardage as he is defended by Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn (10) walks off the field after giving up the ball to the Detroit Lions during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn for a safety during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn for a safety during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions fans are seen in attendance during the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs into the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) prepares to dunk the football after his 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) pulls away form Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) pulls away from Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) for a 20-yard touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs to the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Green Bay Packers defense closes in on Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) after his 23-yard run during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Musician Tony Lucca performs during the half-time period of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) reacts after his run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) is stopped by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

CORRECTS QUARTERBACK NAME FROM AARON RODGERS TO MATT FLYNN: Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn looks downfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) dunks the ball after scoring on a 5-yard pass reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) reacts after a run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) congratulates wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) after Ross' 5-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) dunks the ball after scoring on a 5-yard pass reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young (79) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after his fumble recovery during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) celebrates in the end zone after his fumble recovery for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) celebrates in the end zone after his fumble recovery during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) celebrates in the end zone after his fumble recovery returned for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) runs after his fumble recovery during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) pulls away from Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush (24) and cornerback Davon House (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) fumbles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) fumbles during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Fans hold an American Flag during introductions before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross (12) jumps over the Green Bay Packers defense on the opening kickoff during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is stopped by Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings (43) and inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is stopped by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz talks with Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, center, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers during a warm up period before an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn, throws during a warm up period before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a first quarter pass while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Ryan Pickett #79 of the Green Bay Packers watches the final second on the clock run down during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Packers 40-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a first quarter pass while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Sam Shields #37 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a third quarter pass while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a third quarter touchdown pass behind the rush of Datone Jones #95 of the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Reggie Bush #21 of the Detroit Lions fumbles the ball during the first quarter of the game before it was subsequently recovered by Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs for a third quarter touchdown while playing the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Aaron Rogers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 28, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Reggie Bush bounced back from a fumble deep in Green Bay territory with a go-ahead, 1-yard TD run to give Detroit a 17-10 lead late in the first half. He finished with 117 yards rushing and 65 yards receiving.

Detroit's Joique Bell ran for 94 yards and a score. Johnson had six receptions for 101 yards and a 20-yard TD to put the Lions up 24-10 early in the third quarter.

The Packers have been leaning on rookie running back Eddie Lacy lately, but he was limited to 16 yards on 10 carries against one of the NFL's best defenses against the run.

If Detroit didn't start the game so poorly, the score could've been even more lopsided.

Bush ended what was a productive opening possession by fumbling at the Green Bay 6 after former USC teammate Clay Matthews knocked the ball out of his hands.

Detroit also had a first-and-goal from the Packers 7 and lost 2 yards on three plays, in part because of Brandon Pettigrew's false start, and settled for David Akers' field goal.

On Detroit's next snap, Nick Perry stripped the ball away from Stafford, and Burnett's 1-yard return gave Green Bay its last lead. Stafford ended the next drive with an interception that was thrown directly at Tramon Williams as if the quarterback didn't see the cornerback.

The Lions gained 561 yards and gave up just 126.

Green Bay didn't have more than 100 yards of offense until there was a little more than a minute left, then Flynn fumbled in a fitting end for a game that he and his banged-up team would like to forget.

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