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<DIV>Mr. Ebbeler,</DIV>
<DIV>I am a 40 year resident of Riverdale Park. I just read your
resolution regarding Jey's Auto.</DIV>
<DIV>I also read the concerns of Resident Holmes and he makes some good points
about environmental issues.</DIV>
<DIV>My question is in regard to your resolution when you say "Whereas the
property has deteriorated to the extent.....and so on.</DIV>
<DIV>If my property as a resident deteriorates to such an extent as to be a
health hazard etc. then would not the town issue me code violations and step in
and repair the property and put a lien on it for the work they did?</DIV>
<DIV>Wouldn't it be the same case for Jey's Auto? Why does Jey's Auto get
away with "numerous code violations that are not addressed and remedied"?</DIV>
<DIV>Although I like the idea of a park at the entrance to our town, I don't
like the idea of buying a derelict property because the owner won't fix it or
remedy code violations. This could be a precedent for other owners with
deteriorated properties to expect the town to buy their properties as
well.</DIV>
<DIV>I would like to see more investigation into this resolution regarding
environmental issues and also taking into consideration the many code violations
and deducting them from the fair market value price if you do indeed vote to go
through with this proposal.</DIV>
<DIV>Audrey Bragg</DIV>
<DIV>4910 Ravenswood Rd.</DIV>
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<DIV>
<DIV>In a message dated 9/10/2011 12:57:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jebbeler@efusionconsulting.com writes:</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Melissa
-<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Although
this resolution was passed in the legislative meeting lasted past midnight I
feel it is important to address your question. The property is in severe
non-compliance with Town and County Code and the owner has not addressed our
concerns, nor given any indication that this will change. As I am sure
you can agree based upon many of your earlier posts encouraging the town to
protect, if not expand our environmental heritage, this property would serve
the town better if we bulldozed the building and had a park/green space vs.
continuing to turn a blind eye to one of the most obvious commercial eyesores
on Route 1 in Riverdale Park.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">As
Chair of the Economic Development Committee it is my obligation to address
situations like this as well as the vacant Town Center and find ways forward
towards encouraging commercial economic vitality.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">For
a clearer edification I have included the language from the resolution I wrote
and was passed on Tuesday:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS the property known as Lots 1 and Adjacent 1/3 of
Lot 2, Block 65, Riverdale Park Subdivision on Map 0042, Grid 00C4,
Subdivision 1750, Plat No: A-1017 (hereinafter "Jey’s Auto") is currently
vacant with a tenant unlikely in the foreseeable future.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS Jey’s Auto is a cornerstone property on Route 1 and
proper development of such a site is key and critical to the continued
economic integrity and success of that commercial sector in the town of
Riverdale Park.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS Jey’s Auto has been attempting to lease the
property to any interested third parties.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS Jey’s Auto has received numerous code violations
that in totality have yet to be addressed or remedied; thus rendering a lease
or purchase by third parties problematic.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS the property (1) has deteriorated to the extent as
to constitute a serious and growing menace public health, safety, and welfare
of the residents of Riverdale Park; (2) is likely to continue to deteriorate;
(3) if allowed to continue deteriorating will contribute to the blighting or
deterioration of the area immediately surrounding it; and (4 the present owner
is unlikely or unable to correct conditions at the property.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>WHEREAS the present owners of the property are EDWARD
JEYAKODY A REVC TRUST ETAL & EDWARD SUPRABHA REVC TRUST.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>THEREFORE, be it resolved that:<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The Town of Riverdale Park shall immediately engage in
negotiations to purchase the property from the listed owners at a fair market
value subject to the approval of the Town Council.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>If you have specific concerns regarding why we should not
purchase this property and believe we should leave it vacant, boarded up, and
significantly out of code compliance please let me know. Like you I am
concerned about decisions like these and the impact on my taxes; it is
not anticipated that this will increase or impact the current tax rate.
As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or
concern.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Best,<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Jonathan<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Jonathan W. Ebbeler | Councilmember -Ward One <SPAN
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Melissa Avery
[mailto:m.avery@rocketmail.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, September 09, 2011
10:56 AM<BR><B>To:</B> jebbeler@efusionconsulting.com;
towntalk@riverdale-park.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [RP TownTalk] Executive
Session - Open & Closed Meetings<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P style="BACKGROUND: white" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Why is
the town buying Jey's auto ?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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