I would guess they don't want to use that rainy day fund if they don't have to. I think they will have to dip into it regardless though.
I saw it on HGTV or something years ago. From memory it is super strong, the lower level is designed to take in water and disperse it. Bamboo floors where water can reach. Pretty awesome house, millions of dollars.
If we were allowed to keep our fucking money in our coffers instead of having to give the citizens a cheque for $50 every year...
Well we KNOW they aren't now, so no sense in complaining about them not doing something they literally aren't allowed to do.