From: David Boucher [parkbeat@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:18 PM
To: matt@cdamilwaukee.com
Cc: teig@cdamilwaukee.com; Lee, Chris
Subject: Washington Park NID


Chris,
I SUPPORT the creation of the Washington Park NID for the following reasons:
1- historically, the neighborhood saw the greatest improvement in homeownership when WHEDA targeted low-interest mortgages w/rehab funds to the area. Since we don't have clearly defined geographic boundaries in all directions, this was the best way to inspire local investment. Creating insentives to move here, such as the NID would fill in this gap with resources available to assist with renovations for BOTH foture own-occupants and future ones.
2- I support the NID even though it will cost me as a local homeowner/investor as much as $300/year. At the same time, I wish to ensure the money is maximized toward the goals above. Staffing and administration costs as well as community building projects are necessary components yet ones that may be quite subjective and ought be controlled/monitored closely.   
3-I have supported and worked with the Wash Park Partners since the beginning in 2003. The NID embodies the goals of 3 different versions of the Wash Park community plan representing the collective goals of countless dozens of persons with a dedicated funding source.
4-Alternative revenue streams for community building efforts intended to support low income communities is quickly shrinking, making this all the more important over the next year, as struggling homeowners left underwater with few sources of rehab funds.

Feel free to contact me with questions.  

Thank You,
David Boucher
1727 N 34th St
Milwaukee, WI
414-934-0587 


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On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 10:57 AM CDT Matt Melendes wrote:

>Dave,
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>Per our conversation, please see the email below.  The NID is scheduled 
>for C&ED for THURSDAY morning.  Since you cannot make the meeting 
>please email your support to Chris Lee.  Please copy teig and me so 
>that we have a copy of your support.
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>As always, thank you for your great works,
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>Matt
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>From: Teig Whaley-Smith [mailto:teig@washingtonparkpartners.org]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:53 AM
>To: info@washingtonparkpartners.org
>Subject: URGENT - Need Your Support!
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>Dear Neighbor,
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>As a quick update, we got past the first hurdle of the Plan Commission 
>on September 10.  Forty-One people showed up for the hearing, 24 in 
>favor, 9 against and 8 neutral.
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>We expected that the next stage in the process was the Community 
>Economic Development ("CED") Committee scheduled for October 29.
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>We just received notice that a special meeting of the CED Committee has 
>been called for TOMMORROW, OCTOBER 11, 2012, 9:00 AM ROOM 301-A, CITY HALL.
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>We have not yet received confirmation if they are going to allow public
>testimony, but if you can make it, please do.   My expectation is that we
>will be there until 11 am.  If you need a ride, please call me at 
>414-628-4540.
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>Unlike the last meeting, it is doubtful that you will be able to sign a 
>slip "I am in favor" and then leave.  Consequently if you cannot make 
>the meeting, please email Chris Lee at clee@milwaukee.gov to express 
>your support.
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>Thanks,
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>Teig
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>Dear Neighbor,
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>I'm writing you because you came to one of our informational sessions 
>on the Washington Park Neighborhood Improvement District.  Each year 
>the NID will provide $60,000 - $80,000 in grants for homeowners in our neighborhood.
>This is possible because of a $50 assessment that every property owner 
>pays each year, including absentee landlords. In order for the NID to 
>be approved we need it to be approved by the City.  There is a City 
>hearing this upcoming Monday, September 10 at 1:55 pm at 809 N Broadway 
>(Downtown), 1st Floor.  Can you attend?
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>If you can attend, there are other hearings and it is likely to take a 
>while so if you can't stay you can just fill out a form to support.  
>Just register under item 5 - WP NID.  There should be a box to check "I 
>am in favor, but do not wish to speak."  You are, of course, welcome to 
>speak if you want to stick around for the hearing.
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>If you cannot attend, I understand it is hard to make these meetings 
>during the day.  Could you send an email to planadmin@milwaukee.gov 
>indicating, "I support the Washington Park NID!"
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>Teig Whaley-Smith
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>Sustainable Communities Director
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>Washington Park Partners
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>3940 W. Lisbon
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>Milwaukee, WI 53208
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>414-628-4540
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>www.washingtonparkpartners.org
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