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Dear Councilmember Phil Bacerra, I strongly urge you to approve the Related Bristol ro' p sect on October 1. A project of this size and magnitude will provide an unprecedented economic th package at the city desperately needs and should be approved given the best interest of the constit uents. We cannot lose sight of the big picture. Related Brist ol will generate 'IG,Boo new jobs, $500 million in new tax revenue duringits first 3o ears - • y and a $544 million community benefits package. It is imperative to prioritize the needs of the overa ll community and not jeopardize the financial feasibility of the project over additional union issues, components, and other requirements. Time is of the essence! Nearly 100 local businesses at Metro Town Square shopping center need certainty about their future and business location. With lease expiring s for all tenants expiring imminently and the very real prospect of a vacant retail center that is an important generator of sales tax revenues to our City, we cannot delay this project an further nor jeopardize'y its feasibility. Please prioritize the general good of our community and make the right decision. l am in full support of the visions Related pp visionary ed Bristol mixed -use development because of it promises unprecedented . p precedented benefits for the City of Santa Ana for decades to come. Approval of this innovative and dynamic project will help p 1 p fuel sustainable growth and prosperity for Santa Ana. It will help contribute to the economic social cal and cultural expansion of one of the largest and most consequential cities g q cities in grange County. I urge you to approve Related Bristol now or risk losing_ this once -in -a generation opportunity. Thank you, Lawna M. Munholland, RPA I Property Manager I Metro Town Square, LLC 3694 S. Bristol Streets Santa Ana, CA 92704 Phone: 714.546.28561Imunhoifand CamberCgr nration.com I