Is the below excerpt from the editorial:

a)  sarcasm

b)  humor

c) what the editors truly believe

"Phase 1 was initially designed as a much less costly project. Now the city evidently has $28 million to spend, and it may be able to consider options that were out of reach when designers were working with a lower figure."

Didn't this project start out at $12 million with virtually everyone asking where the money was coming from but now the city has an additional $16 million to spend?  If so, what's the problem?  Why ask the county for anything?  Editors, can you help me out here with your intent concerning this statement?