The city contends that its officers earn $39.22 per hour, higher than in any of the 20 other cities.

The city contends that many of the vehicles are not safe.

The city contends that the penalty has reached $5 million.

The city also contends that using existing buildings will be far cheaper than building new ones.

But the organizers say they were more flexible than the city contends.

The city contended that the shortfall was only $32 million.

The city contended that the aldermen had taken the action as individuals.

But the city would contend that it was owed $30.79 in taxes, based on 14 percent of the full $219.95.

The city contends it might have been able to get a better deal without the league's restrictive policies.

The city contended that the building, estimated to cost about $77 million, would not be completed until 1992.