HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE_75B_BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOSCIATIONNovember 14, 2013
Mr. Jay Trevino
Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Re: Fee Deferral Extension Request
Dear Mr. Trevino,
I am writing on behalf of the membership of the Building Industry Association of
Southern California, Orange County Chapter (BIA/OC) to formally request an
extension to the City of Santa Ana's Development Impact Fee (DIF) deferral
program).
The Building Industry Association of Southern California, Orange County Chapter
(BIA/OC) is a non-profit trade association of over 1,000 companies employing over
100,000 people affiliated with the home building industry. The Orange County
Chapter represents the largest member base within BIA Southern California. Our
mission is to champion housing as the foundation of vibrant and sustainable
communities.
Over 75 jurisdictions have deferred fees state-wide. Locally, 13 public agencies
have adopted fee deferral programs. These jurisdictions have sustained these
efforts to foster housing and job creation. While our industry and the economy
continue to recover, annual production of housing remains well below historical
norms. Fee deferral programs are one of many policy tools to stimulate housing
production and economic vitality of our communities.
Our members are grateful for the City of Santa Ana's consideration to extend the
fee deferral program. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
Respectfully,
Michael Balsamo
Chief Executive Officer
Cc: City Council
Mr. David Cavazos, City Manager
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DAVE BUILLOCH
STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES
VICE PRESIDENT
DONNA KELLY
LENNAR
TREASURER
JOAN MARCUS-COLVIN
THE NEW HOME COMPANY
SECRETARY
BRIAN GEIS
BROOKFIELD HOMES
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
MICHAEL MCCANN
ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL
TRADE CONTRACTOR COUNCIL V.P.
TOM RHODES
TWR ENTERPRISES
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MARK HIMMELSTEIN
NEW MEYER & DILLION, LLP
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
MIKE WINTER
SARES-REGIS GROUP
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
JIM YATES
RANCHO MISSION VIEJO
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MICHAEL BALSAMO
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