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Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: <br /> My name is Adriana Brindis , and I am a resident of the City of Santa Ana . I am writing in <br /> support of THRIVE Santa Ana's efforts to purchase and permanently own 1901 W Walnut St. In <br /> April 2025, THRIVE and the City celebrated the grand opening of La Colmena, Santa Ana's first <br /> community land trust (CLT) project. Now, THRIVE has been awarded state funds to <br /> permanently acquire this site, and we are asking the City of Santa Ana to help make this the <br /> first CLT-owned asset in our City. Please direct staff to draft a purchase and sale agreement, <br /> accompanied by an Economic Subsidy Report, that will allow the City to accept THRIVE's offer <br /> of$852,000. <br /> The proposed subsidy and sale would result in a tremendously positive fiscal impact for the City. <br /> The City would generate $852,000 in unrestricted revenue directly to the General Fund. La <br /> Colmena has already proven to revitalize a vacant and blighted City-owned property into a <br /> vibrant community hub that improves the safety and quality of life of the surrounding <br /> neighborhood. The project has already generated at least 5 full-time jobs and more than 10 <br /> temporary jobs since opening, as well as over 30 jobs throughout the duration of construction. <br /> Through future programming and growth of existing businesses, THRIVE anticipates at least 10 <br /> additional part-time jobs will be created as a result of the project over the next 5 years. <br /> In 2020, the City of Santa Ana approved a 99-year lease of this site to THRIVE, which includes <br /> an Option to Purchase —supporting the long term development of a community land trust <br /> strategy in Santa Ana. Over 300 CLTs throughout the United States provide opportunities for <br /> local communities to own and steward land, assuring access to affordable commercial spaces, <br /> urban farms, housing, and open spaces. As THRIVE prepares for additional projects in the <br /> coming years, the purchase and sale of La Colmena will mark a firm step in the establishment of <br /> the CLT model in Santa Ana. <br /> Thank you in advance for your attention and consideration. <br /> Best regards, <br /> Name: Adriana Brindis <br /> Contact Information: <br /> Ward Number: 5 <br />