In the face of strong opposition to such an action on the part of leading legislators, it appears that the Administration has decided to do it piecemeal and through budgetary legerdemain, rather than formally and overtly.
Some residents who didn't formally oppose the demolition said they are concerned that the city's penchant for building new rather than renovating may be shortsighted.
So whatever term you want to use, a suspect was identified, and in a rather short period of time is providing information that is helpful, and is in the process of soon formally entering the justice system.