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Home My WebLink AboutZ-8367 Application 2Page 1 of 2 Gentry, Frederick From: Jeanette Booth Beanettebooth@ymail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 5:05 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: The Empowerment Center To: City Planning Commission and Little Rock Board Of Directors Its my pleasure to address the Planning Commission, and the Little Rock Board of Directors, this should have not even been a subject to approval, with a small business (franchise) along with a child care facility for foster children , must I mention historical homes, friendly neighbors on this site, which is 3604 West 12th Street This site is at the corner, where there are (4) schedule school bus routes, that stops every morning and afternoon, if some of you can remember the last few years, it has been an EYE opener for us with our children, being in harms way, and is much more apparent today that our children are at risk ( it is no longer in the closet). I need you to practice what you preach, and have paid for in the past and the future to come. Prevention intervention treatment for our children is what is at risk. We need to secure their fears from not having to witness a decision of your choice to intervene on their safety. Now again this location 3604 West 12th street, the proposed site is within one block from the home in which I lived in for 30 years and had a licensed small business to care for children. I also built a partnership with the Florence Crittenden Home, to care for their unwed mothers children. I also built a motherly atmosphere for all of the children that resided in the neighborhood. And to this day, we still maintain a close relationship. My husband and I were the momma, aunt, granny, uncle, and pawpaw for 20 years. We were blessed with two homes that were diagonally across the street from each other. Yes, I love this home and my neighborhood. Before my husbands death, his wish was to preserve the second homes purchase to be a family home until my death. It is a wish that you now hold over my head. My wish is hope that I do not have to regret it. Along with my husbands diagnosis with cancer, my second daughter was diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenic disorder. It has been a hard, tedious journey that I have endured. I have walked thru it, to raise my daughters children, for which I have had to adopt. My wish is to raise them in the same neighborhood, to grow and develop in the same community, less the depreciation of our property. In the most trying time, I ended up loosing one of our properties. With our community, adjacent to the Central High Historic District, is classified to us as an historic area as well. This project that is proposed is said to be 4 to 5 million dollar project. Could you and I just imagine, for a second, what that could do to fix up, paint up, side walks, speed bumps, decorative street lights, curbs and gutters, refurbish historic homes, assist small businesses, build more parks, much more recreation for the children in the community, let it be 11/06/2008 Page 2 of 2 a change for all of us to realize, that we need one another, and let us change and do more for all in our community. Now you can help change this community in making your decision, from this day forward, look at the big screen, (picture) and do what is the best and absolutely the best for all communities. Now I ask you to grant my wish to vote no on this proposal for the rezoning of 3604 West 12th Street in this community. Sincerely, Jeanette Booth 11 /06/2008 Message Page 1 of 3 Gentry, Frederick From: ADKINS, ELSIE AARON [EADKINS@entergy.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:12 AM To: board Subject: Rezoning 3600 West 11 and 3604 West 12 for a Rehab Dormitory I am not sure how all the Board of Directors receive this email but hopefully this will be given to them and they read it. I have sent this letter to the Planning Commission and we will be at the meeting. There are two rehab houses already in my neighborhood on 12th Street (the Will House and Hoover) and a third one on 22nd street. Enough is enough and I am sure one more in our area will cause more flight from the city. We would appreciate any help you can give us especially since you are trying to do something constructive on the 12th street corridor. Thank you. City of Little Rock Attention: Eve Gieringer and Donna James Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: 3600 West 11th Street and 3604 West 12th Street Rezoning Meeting September 18, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: As a property owner at 3521 West 11th Street we are opposed to any placement of an alcohol and drug residential treatment facility with a 24 bed male and a 24 bed female dormitory. We have lived here since 1970 as this was my parent's home and several years ago they put it in my name as I lived with them. I have 2 granddaughters that stay with me ages 7 and 13 and they do not need any more exposure to this type of life more than they see already. Also my father is 94 years old and still lives here. He is alone in the daytime while I am at work and I know this would put him in danger. Look how many sex offenders are located in other dormitories for alcohol and substance abuse. This would put my granddaughters and other kids in the neighborhood at risk. We had enough drug traffic in this neighborhood and surrounding this area without a rehab being put here. As statistics show most rehab people are just trying to get to a rehab house to find the nearest crack house. Which I might say there are some around this area as I sure most of you know. We have several widow ladies that live in this neighborhood that would be put in danger. They too have lived here over 30 years. They, too, are against it. It seems one of them has heard her house has already been bought and they will move her to 10th street which she 11/06/2008 Message Page 2 of 3 knows nothing about. Across the street is a Baptist Ministry Home for young people. This home receives young children who are already afraid and this would put them more in jeopardy. The false propaganda that has been put out about increasing value of your home and property if the rehab center is built is not true. People that have sold their houses and are happy about it is not true. People are happy in their houses where the new rehab center is suppose to be built. This would mean that they would have to sell their houses or be forced to move because of the rehab center. We were told that the property (11th and Valentine or 3600 block of West 11th - northwest corner) was owned by the group who are trying to rezone this area. This lot and house are still above the city's requirements in reference to grass height (above the knees). The house has all broken windows, a fallen in carport and high grass, shrubs. The city (Code Enforcement) has placed signs on both lot and house but signs keep disappearing. If you would look further north, south, east and west you will find there are full blocks of vacant houses and vacant lots for this rehab dormitory to be built on. At the other locations no one would have to move as these that have lived for over 30 years in their homes. Probably in the surrounding areas we mentioned in the above (north, east, south and west) if anyone is living near would be renters not 30 year residents. Your consideration in this matter is urgent and this letter is sent to you to advise you that we are opposed to this dormitory being built along the south side of West 11th Street between Maple and Valentine Streets. Also, we attended a meeting last month where there was a group come in and told us the city wanted to improve 12th street corridor. They also talked about getting investors involved and new people moving in. This would be great. However, I am sure if you build one more rehab in this area you might as well forget trying to renew 12th street corridor and new people moving in. If there are people in this area saying they are not oppose to it I am sure they are the renters thinking they will be moved to a better area. Homeowners do not want this rehab - enough is enough. If you do not want any more flight from the city then the right thing to do is not let this be rezoned for an alcohol and drug residential treatment facility. Sincerely, The Adkins and Aarons 3521 West 11th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 11/06/2008 Message Page 3 of 3 cc - Mayor The City Board Directors 11 /06/2008 Page 1 of 2 Gentry, Frederick From: Thomas Geaslin [tageaslin@att.net] Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 7:01 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Opposition of Zoning of the BCD Empowerment Center To: Little Rock Board of Directors Little Rock Planning Commission I Thomas Geaslin live at 3414 11th Street, 1 block away from the proposed site for the BCD Empowerment Center. I recently purchased my home less than 6 months ago. If I knew that the BCD Empowerment Center(Substance Abuse House) was in the works, I would have never made this house one of my choices to buy. I would have purchased the home on Gaines Street in the Quapaw Quarter. I decided to buy this home on 11th Street for the land and what the neighborhood could be. I saw a vision for this neighborhood. Since I have purchased my home, I have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears in to this home. I have increase my property value greatly by the work and plans I have for my property. I do not want my work to go to waste. I am greatly in opposition to the BCD Empowerment Center. Not only will it bring the property value down, it will bring the spirit down for people wanting to buy in this neighborhood. The BCD Empowerment Center will put, not only the adults, but the children at risk in our neighborhood. What if one of our children in our neighborhood gets a hold of a used needle from one of the drug attics in our neighborhood? Is that what it will take for you to see the risk involved? As you are aware, the BCD Empowerment Center will not be monitored. The people can come and go as they please. When you vote, please consider our homes and children in this community as it will put us all at risk. Thank you all for all you do for our community! Sincerely, Thomas Geaslin 3414 11 th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 501-902-9991 11/06/2008 Page 2 of 2 11/06/2008 Pagel of 2 Gentry, Frederick From: williamjoldham@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 12:06 AM To: board; Young, Venita; Gentry, Frederick Cc: jeanettebooth@ymail.com Subject: oposition to re -zoning of 3604 West 12th Attachments: September 10.doc September 9, 2008 To: Little Rock Board of Directors and Little Rock Planning Commission: I wish to convey my opposition for the proposed re -zoning of 3604 West 12th Street for use as a residential alcohol and drug treatment facility. As a resident and property owner of 3414 & 3416 West l lth, I live one block away from the proposed BCD Empowerment Center and am greatly opposed to the BCD Empowerment Center being built in OUR neighborhood. We recently purchased these adjoining properties and have put a lot of work bringing these properties back from being a blight on the city. Likewise, there are numerous residents in the area that want to keep the neighborhood safe and clean. Re -zoning OUR 3604 West 12th Street to a residential alcohol and drug treatment facility does not "fit" in with keeping our neighborhood safe or clean. Upon closer look, the proposed areas for the BCD EmPowerment Center will take up an entire city block, spanning from Maple to Valentine and from 12th to I lth. Furthermore, this facility will increase traffic on 1 Ith street since; the proposed parking will be in the rear, causing more traffic on our already heavily traveled street. The BCD EmPowerment Center, will provide a safe -haven for users and abusers, who's only measure of success is " if you are sober for one more day then the last, then it is a success." This facility is a "voluntary" treatment facility. If you need to check out for a "quick fix", you can. And you can come back as many times as it takes to get clean & sober. I am not against the Building of the BCD EmPowerment Center, but I am against it being built in OUR neighborhood. If we really wanted these individuals to focus on being clean and sober; we would build the facility far from the corner liquor store; far from a heavily drug infested areas and put it where there was less temptation. The BCD EmPowerment Center will put adults, and children alike, in harms way. The community will loose its nostalgia by demolishing history and charm of its historic past. It will put up an office building/residence hall to replace that history. Do you want to remove history or embrace it? Rebuild, renew, revitalize this community with the 12th Street Corridor and keep this residential alcohol and drug treatment facility away from OUR neighborhood. 11/06/2008 Page 1 of 2 James, Donna From: Bozynski, Tony Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:45 AM To: James, Donna Subject: FW: FW: For the BCD z-file? -----Original Message ----- From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:48 PM To: Bozynski, Tony Subject: FW: FW: FYI Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: djadcock@comcast.net [mailto:djadcock@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:38 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Re: FW: Pleae send this to Planning --Thank You -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Gentry, Frederick" <fgentry@littlerock.org> > Frederick Gentry > Assistant to the Board of Directors > City of Little Rock > 371-6801 > 500 West Markham > Room 203 > -----Original Message ----- > From: Mary Abrams [mailto:mayfran2003@yahoo.com] > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:06 PM > Cc: Gentry, Frederick; jeanettebooth@ymail.com > Subject: > First Step Realty, Inc > 6320 Baseline Rd A 11 /20/2008 Page 2 of 2 > Little Rock, AR 72209 > 501 562-4704 > Re: Substance Abuse Center > 3604 W 12th > To Whom It May Concern: > I am a real for in the Little Rock Area. The area in question is a very > high traffic area for violence and drugs. There are gangs associated > with the area as well. Placing a center there would have the potential > to lower the property value in an already distressed neighborhood. It > may also cause more unsafe possibilities for the residents. The BCD > Empowerment Center should reconsider and find a more suitable area to > place their center. > I can be reached at 501 562-4704. > Sincerely, > Mary T. Abrams 11/20/2008 City of Little Rock Attention: Eve Gieringer and Donna James Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: 3600 West 11th Street and 3604 West 12th Street Rezoning Meeting September 18, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: As a property owner at 3521 West 11th Street we are opposed to any placement of an alcohol and drug residential treatment facility with a 24 bed male and a 24 bed female dormitory. We have lived here since 1970 as this was my parents home and several years ago they put it in my name as I lived with them. I have 2 granddaughters that stay with me ages 7 and 13 and they do not need any more exposure to this type of life more than they see already. Also my father is 94 years old and still lives here. He is alone in the daytime while I am at work and I know this would put him in danger. Look how many sex offenders are located in other dormitories for alcohol and substance abuse. This would put my granddaughters and other kids in the neighborhood at risk. We had enough drug traffic in this neighborfc-�od and surrounding this area without a rehab being put here. As statistics show most rehab people are just trying to get to a rehab house to find the nearest crack house. Which I might say there are some around this area as I sure most of you know. We have several widow ladies that live in this neighborhood that would be put in danger. They too have lived here over 30 years. They, too, are against it. It seems one of them has heard her house has already been bought and they will move her to 10thstreet which she knows nothing about. Across the street is a Baptist Ministry Home for young people. This home receives young children who are already afraid and this would put them more in jeopardy. The false propaganda that has been put out about increasing value of your home and property if the rehab center is built is not true. People that have sold their houses and are happy about it is not true. People are happy in their houses where the new rehab center is suppose to be built. This would mean that they would have to sell their houses or be forced to move because of the rehab center. We were told that the property (11th and Valentine or 3600 block of West 11th - northwest corner) was owned by the group who are trying to rezone this area. This lot and house are still above the city's requirements in reference to grass height (above the knees). The house has all broken windows, a fallen in carport and high grass, shrubs. The city (Code Enforcement) has placed signs on both lot and house but signs keep disappearing. If you would look further north, south, east and west you will find there are full blocks of vacant houses and vacant lots for this rehab dormitory to be built on. At the other locations no one would have to move as these that have lived for over 30 years in their homes. Probably in the surrounding areas we mentioned in the above (north, east, south and west) if anyone is living near would be renters not 30 year residents. Your consideration in this matter is urgent and this letter is sent to you to advise you that we are opposed to this dormitory being built along the south side of West 11th Street between Maple and Valentine Streets. Also, we attended a meeting last month where there was a group come in and told us the city wanted to improve 12th street corridor. They also talked about getting investors involved and new people moving in. This would be great. However, I am sure if you build one more rehab in this area you might as well forget trying to renew 12th street corridor and new people moving in. If there are people in this area saying they are not oppose to it I am sure they are the renters thinking they will be moved to a better area. Homeowners do not want this rehab - enough is enough. If you do not want any more flight from the city then the right thing to do is not let this be rezoned for an alcohol and drug residential treatment facility. Sincerely, The Adkins and Aarons 3521 West 11th Street little Rock, AR 72204 cc - Mayor The City Board Directors September 10, 2008 To: Little Rock Board of Directors and Little Rock Planning Commission: I wish to convey my opposition for the proposed re -zoning of 3604 West 1P Street for use as a residential alcohol and drug treatment facility. As a resident and property owner of 3414 & 3416 West I Ith, I live one block away from the proposed BCD EmPowerment Center and am greatly opposed to the BCD EmPowerment Center being built in OUR neighborhood. We recently purchased these adjoining properties and have put a lot of work bringing these properties back from being a blight on the city. Likewise, there are numerous residents in the area that want to keep the neighborhood safe and clean. Re -zoning OUR 3604 West 12"' Street to a residential alcohol and drug treatment facility does not "fit" in with keeping our neighborhood safe or clean. Upon closer look, the proposed areas for the BCD EmPowerment Center will take up an entire city block, spanning from Maple to Valentine and from 12th to 1 It". Furthermore, this facility will increase traffic on 11 `h street since; the proposed parking will be in the rear, causing more traffic on our already heavily traveled street. The BCD EmPowerment Center, will provide a safe -haven for users and abusers, who's only measure of success is " if you are sober for one more day then the last, then it is a success." This facility is a "voluntary" treatment facility. If you need to check out for a "quick fix", you can. And you can come back as many times as it takes to get clean & sober. I am not against the Building of the BCD EmPowerment Center, but I am against it being built in OUR neighborhood. If we really wanted these individuals to focus on being clean and sober; we would build the facility far from the corner liquor store; far from a heavily drug infested areas and put it where there was less temptation. The BCD EmPowerment Center will put adults, and children alike, in harms way. The community will loose its nostalgia by demolishing history and charm of its historic past. It will put up an office building/residence hall to replace that history. Do you want to remove history or embrace it? Rebuild, renew, revitalize this community with the 121h Street Corridor and keep this residential alcohol and drug treatment facility away from OUR neighborhood. I respectfully request for your support to deny the proposed re -zoning and building the BCD EmPowerment Center Sincerely, William Oldham Page 1 of 2 Bozynski, Tony From: Thomas Geaslin [tageaslin@att.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:40 PM To: Bozynski, Tony; Young, Venita Subject: BCD Empowerment Center To the Little Rock City Planning Commission, We have some questions we would like to have answered at the meeting on Thursday the 18, 2008. We have given these questions to Rev Robinson and his staff and they have not answered any of our questions. I also wanted to bring to your attention that we have a petition of people who are against the BCD Empowerment Center. I do have to let you know that people are not aware of what was going on in our neighborhood and need to be made aware of what is going on. I put that on the responsibility of the BCD Staff as well as our Public Officials and Neighborhood Presidents not getting the information out to the people. Please look over our questions and see what you can do about getting them answered. Sincerely Thomas Geaslin 1) What is the revolving ratio? 2) What influences and impacts does the service have on the quality of the neighborhood? (Such as real estate value, commercial business, jobs, and assets to the community) 3) How will it reserve the pride of the community? 4) How would it enhance the community? 5) Is the building designed to be a roll model to the community? 6) How many people with social, mental, chemical, and physical disabilities in the house and what services would be provided? 7) Are there any safety risks, and if so, what steps would you take to resolve these risks? 8) How many people would be hired to work in the facility? 9) Where would they be recruited? 10) Where would the residents come from? (Local, state, or national) 11) How long will the residents stay in the institution? 12) What will be the age range? 13) What services will be provided other than the 12 steps? 14) What skills would need to be obtained to be able to work on the site? 15) Will it be a single or family residence? 16) How will this institution improve youth development? 17) How will the facility be monitored and audited? 18) Will this institution be a roll model for others? 19) What qualifications would the leaders have to have to be employed there? 9/17/2008 Page 2 of 2 20) When hiring the staff, will there be nepotism involved? 21) How was the property acquired? 22) How were the funds raised for this institution to be built? 23) Is there any conflict of interest between a board member and director of BCD? 24) What is the connection with the land bank? 25) What is the connection with the 12th Street Corridor? 26) When is the proposed date the facility will be opened? 27) How many people have entered your program? 28) How many have been there more than once? 29) What is your success percentage? 30) How many employees do you have? How many come from the neighborhood? 31) What is going to happen to Wills House? 32) Will it become a slum building? 33) How will the empowerment center increase the number of small businesses in the neighborhood? 34) How will the empowerment center affect the small businesses of the neighborhood? 35) How much traffic will the empowerment center have? 36) How will it increase the traffic in the neighborhood? 37) How will the center empower the majority of the residents in the neighborhood? 38) What is the relationship of the empowerment center to the Willie Hinton Resource Center? 39) Do Halfway Houses decrease the value of property or will it increase it? 40) How will the empowerment center residents be entered back into the work environment? 41) What is the relationship between the residents who has felonies be restored back into full citizenship? 42) What other properties have you considered and what was the price? 9/17/2008 Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom,It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11t' and 12t' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I represent a church, which is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, J3J(i►�z Date Signature and Title , Church Name (Print): Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Email: & /(-- � 4'. 3-- 1h e(i 0 r/1W,WE dA ovc- V . K"e-01 �zo'-So L.- -I-P� L ,, ,q l) s, r Jag 7� / fk -t VA- & Z 2 Old, i 9-25-08 3-of �7 G`� `n v2-- 1 I � 9-25-08 lof % 9-25-08 L, e. 4'• &2-0& ' - 7zlc (Lr\ 7?Jk'-/ rya -qof Oct, 30, 2008 2: 21 PM No. 0153 P. 1 � r p� �� [3v►LD� 7 L An �� a r A- 0 F, I C --c- T-O 6 ug o /i D 14" 6 ov 14,e-r Cam � c o 0o-e,5 p fl-c-c') /v,-r. " 0 A 4o�,gD L r ry 11,7 IF 77,�� ` U-t- 14_ D -�--vt� per► �",- 7 A Z-1 r �. � l �� PI K-00 f )41-0 KA Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of Ilth and 12t" of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12th Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business owner, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, JQCJ-A-X,�� 6 1,) 0 t f Date Signature and Title Business Name (Print): S l u Address:_'Ili City, State, Zip: & k . 7Z �v Phone Number; 9a l - Email: E, 0 Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11"' and 12'h of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11 a' and 12'h of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t" Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, �� Date Signawrf'� Business Name (Print) : Address: �'a City, State, Zip: L ; 1a j , 2 o t^L h,r, �Q �I Phone Number: 6 -o 1 a e 6- O 04O 3 Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc, Empowerment Center located at the corners of Ilth and 12th of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12th Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair, which does contribute to the decreased value of the property, A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business owner, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, /.0XY 3 t Date 7d - 2 3 zno Signature and Title Business Name (Print): S S c- \A -V (-1, J ,P L ,) Address: 3 !�o q City, State, Zip: 2 c A ,FJ Al 'Z 2 -z o `( Phone Number:_ S�b r- G G- i Y'b 3 Email: V f� $50 c k (AI &\ ,fit �•� ^� . C MCA Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of llih and 12th of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business owner, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, - 4" — Date CI o2 Signature and Title Business Name (Print):��a Q Address: 3 -7A-� l� City, State, Zip:_ Phone Nu,511 r: �� Y " 7 C/--� Email: a S� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11" and 12th of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this Iocation would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, rQ-nn.cln.. �.w Date IOIr�SID� Signature r ' Business Name (Print) C Address: City, State, Zip: l �i� e a"[(- Phone Number: `" 0 Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11"' and 12"' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms, This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12�h Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. City, State, Zip: Phone Number: E 1 / V — 9 Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11th and 1P of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the le Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding axvas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, _41 j Date Signatur Print Name.• Address: r5 'W� / h ) `/ 1 f '�I City, State, Zip: Phone Email: R �(v Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPow erment Center located at the comers of 11t' and 12`h of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12a` Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribufe to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood ' and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project, I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Signature 6 Date d /�y Address: �A�f City, State, Zip: Ac IZ'xo Phone Number: Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc, Empowerment Center located at the corners of I Ph and 12a' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that ;the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The Empowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in :disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would_ only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas, I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed Empowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Lr'(' Date Signature - - —-Print_N- amp,,.--BhQ n/c ,�q Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Email: ClC Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of I IEb and 12"' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12`h Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date Al W dp Signature Print Name: Address; ?U - f t . City, State, Zip: Li fk/ Ar K I Phone Number 6�• 1' 6 q 1 - ?q c) O Email: M IN Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of I Ph and IP of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t` Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood;. and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, _Date IQ 6 r Signature = PrintName:0—,rnir,'r r (l C-1-k�I► \ey Address: - 2'10 l 5 - C.e �. v City, State, Zip: L (L R Q Phone Number: Email: 93 Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of lith and IP of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12'h Street Corridor and the south Midtown area, The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood . and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date f� Signature Print N i W, Address City, State, Zip• +L Phone Number: 9DIO Email: Wo Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of I I* and IP of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the le Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The Empowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood, and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowermOt Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. : Thank you, 1 Date Signature Print Name: Z A r F 1rJY & -rau 1 /ate Address: go (_0 / / City, State, Zip: L W 1 �P,� a Y Phone Number: �6 / - 5 Ii� " / �? 2l Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the comers of 11b and IP of Maple and Valentine Streets, I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this locatjon would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, r f h Date -jolol(�2 Signature t. FZMWMM. JJJJJFJX�HU.A it City, State, Zip:. Phone Number: (r2bl ;q � t Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of I1=h and 12'h of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12c' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to Support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date /0 Signa re Print Name: S�, � 14 it, 1-3 City, State, Zip: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of 11 `h and 12'h of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms, This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you,� L- 4>--- Date Signature Print Name: U`' �o U �J C' Address, 4 7) t � W • 10 " City, State, Zip: f �A 1.2—- Phone Number. t (�90!j' Q— i �j l/� � j p - U t L� 4�- Email: L-�' VIA N�- 011— () 1 ` r Yl� 4P Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 111h and I of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, IZJ A uU D4 Date Signature Print Name: A YY Address:, 0 11� k q � City, State, Zip:1,441e, &A W Q 2),U0'-f W Phone Number• (, Lt Email: S� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 1 I'h and I of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will. provide community space, residential -substance abuse treatment, office space and s _. , . . meeting rooms. This type of project will eiibance the revitalization. of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased y4.lue of the properly. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood, and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. . Thank you, 1_2 Date l v _ 8, O Signature Print Name: Address: - f 30 � w� sf City, State, Zip: b 7 7 (-c oe-k A rk Id a 6 Phone Number: Email: J� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of 1nth and I of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential -substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The Empowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood : and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPewerme it Center project. ' I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, A1 1 MA 'tct�' Date �, X, ] �� Signature Print Name: , q l { o'y" AL c Address: City, State, zip: l _ .-IN )�- Phone Number: Email: Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of I Ith and 12`h of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treabi-lent, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the properly. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood .and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to 4upport the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. . Thank you, --......._ .. --.. . Date Signature Print N le, Address:. City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Email. -f—�- .J Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of 11h and 12"' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization: of the 12' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A now facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowermeiit Center project. I urge you to 'support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. . Thank you, Cv� Datcy ,' .. Si afore Print Name: .15A v, JPe-k—s6►J Address: ? cfU,� City, State, Zip: e''c Phone Nwnber: (so 1-} /, b X6G 2 Email: sAk---- Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowermeut Canter located at the corners of I1`h and 1P of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the IP Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowermtent Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased ;value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization effoats of this neighborhood'. and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowernieiat Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. . Thank you, S1gnature Print Name' Address:�'I z� .{� f2L City, State, Zip: f f Phone Number Email: 3 - Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 111` and 12a' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization. of the IP Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased :value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowernie6t Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, AAA Date Signature Print Name: 10-Z9- d8 Address: � � W e-S �U City, State, Zip: L;It l e-, 9-o Cyr �-7 Z e-� - - Phone Number: Email K e, /m Gi n j T &vka o • ['3 in — Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of 1 Ph and 12th of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood 1 and sw ounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, b rLe- Date J 0- a q G Signature Print Name: d i Address: J ? a- 3 \IN5� 1 I +,-% City, State, Zip: (---T -T 1 E I?- Phone Number: 5c) -3 ':� 'E-3 J cl e--) , Email: & rN c� ct � rVt 1 49� Cg"CG 5 - Vt C-+ Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of 11`h and 12!h of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12`h Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The Empowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business, who is in support of the proposed Empowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, S Date r v� Signature Business Name (Print) ; r�(st V Address: P`� 1 6) v a City, State, Zip: C,4{ L • Q U Phone Number: ]�0 0,3 Email; Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of Wh and 12=n of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12th Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a business, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date d Signature af Business Name (Print) : /J 413 _ Y 1 Address: ,gr,6_ '!:�t VI City, State, Phone Number: 7 Z-2-e Y' Email: J l (6 Imo}' " (.� Oct. 30. 2008 11:03AM No. 1190 P. 2 L I Littlo Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Tittle Rook AR 72201. To Whom It May Concern; Tilts letter of SUPPOP'T is for the proposed Black Community Dievelopers, lno. EmPowertnetit Center located at the ❑orrnyre of 110, and. 12" of Maple. and Valetztine, sueets, Yam aware that the ceht'�,r will provide 001 nmunity space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting MOMS. TM-1 typo of proje',t will enhanoe the revitaliza*n of the 12`h Street C`arridoa and the south Midtown area. The EmPewernlent Cenae�r would actually l-"Umirlate some Housing that is in disr$paix; which does contribute to the decreased value of the pmperty. A new faGill�y at this location would ozily increase the property value and canrxibute to the revitalization efforts of fhls -E neighborhaod and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in supp Za of #he. proposed.mPOwe'-Mebt Center project, 1 urge you to support the recluasted zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for ourcoil-anulllty. Thank you, Signature ' Date —36f Pfill nt NYaane; ��- ra/ Address � City, State, Zip: f 7 { 7 1'h= Number: Pxuail: �011 Z0/Z0 39VcI ANCS mo-la swvn LZTT-96Z-T05-T 8Z:TT 800Z/0E/0T C� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11f and 1P of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date Sign'atuw Print Name: Address: rl City, State, Zip: ]�, a- G Phone Number: �• S6 D oZ oi. Email: Oct 30 08 10:29a Opt, O. 2008 10:06AM p.2 No. 1165 P. 2 I Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of I I1h and 12"' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 124 Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowermew Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair, which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas, I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowcrmeut Center ptDject. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Print Name: 6/v Address: `7 lief City, State, Zip: 120- Phone Number: �., Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11'J' and 12'' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, 4-,.d I " 4'"') Date 10-A-b Signature f Print Nai Address: City, State, Zip: U Phone Number: l- G Email: C� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the comers of 1It" and 12t` of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, 0" &� Date Signature Print Name: C h o'- 1 CS Address: `! 0 % s. v14 City, State, Zip: h //e 1 0 ck X A 7 2 z U �/ Phone Number: cl 2 3 7 0/ Email: C) Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 1 I b and 12t' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date 23 O� Si Print Name: Address: -'-A \00 1ios City, State, Zip:_ -,k 4,A�, Phone Number: O_��- �, 3 Email: tq Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11'�h and le of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date ,& �Lj �S Signature Print Name: Address: City, State, Zip: /--J � lof, ZY K- Phone Number: / Email: Q—\J Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the comers of 11th and 12'' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12th Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date Signature Print Name: 1 N o G Address: /0 O �S • a Ak� S� City, State, Zip: Phone Number: CJ�` �C� CJ Email:--- �l 6i�r�/� ,� �'��.b�ue.Ci� c�Ss _ (�O/K Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11�' and 12�' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12h Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date Signature Print Name: ��5'J�i� -�OL Address: /4'/' & 5e- o4 Z)W�' City, State, Zip: -Z %-;4r,9 Phone Number: 4-1 �0) /— 6 4 - Y— Ooul 2, Email: C,� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed. Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of 11`h and 12tr' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12th Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The Empowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, vM Date o�- Signature h 'Q Print Name:' Address: t�'t_ City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Email: LJ Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. Empowerment Center located at the corners of Wh and IP of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12a' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, Date IQI�� Signa Print Name: Address: 39 d U % % % City, State, Zip: o� ?, l2z oy Phone Number: 2 cl'� — U Email: Page 1 of 1 Deborah Bell From: "Darryl Swinton" <tate1 @aristotle.net> To: "'bcdinc"' < bcd i nc@aristotle. net> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 3:34 PM Subject: FW: Support Letter BCD Empowerment Center Planning Commission From: College Station CDC[mailto:collegestationcdc@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:42 PM To: fgentry@littlerock.org Cc: Darryl Swinton Subject: Support Letter BCD Empowerment Center Planning Commission Dear Mr. Gentry: College Station Community Development Corporation is writing in support of BCD Application to the Planning Commission for the zoning (Planned office District) of the site at I ITh and 12Th St. As the administrative entity over rehabilitation projects. I have every confidence that BCD will successfully oversee timely, cost effective and quality rehabilitation project. It is without reservations that I write in support of Black Community Developers application. Sincerely Woodrow Keown, Executive Director No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.4/1754 - Release Date: 10/29/2008 7:45 AM 10/30/2008 e� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the comers of 11`h and 12t` of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank ou, Date n 2- Signature Print Name:NC�Q Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Email: C'� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 1 I `h and 12t' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12'h Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, ]� Date 7 Z u� Signature Print Name:. A],& _611 Address: -41 v�'\o -\a . 0 S �-- City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Email: e� Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11 th and. 12th of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I am a resident, who is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, "- 0 Date D Signature Print Name: Address: --,A 10-'�) � - 1 S�- City, State, Zip: , , Phone Number: a � 1 ' Email:) jW %{i� �Cyl Pf� (1�'1Gi,C IbM Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom.It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of 11 th and 12t' of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 1P Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I represent a church, which is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I. urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, -eaz&I Date 6- - mp Signature and Title Church Name (Print): Address: iAd a 0 W,,-,I f la K 'f 4 City, State, Zip: -0 Phone Number: % 6` ` ZQC Email: AD . S %,A(. Ads Little Rock Planning Commission City Board of Directors Little Rock, AR 72201 To Whom It May Concern: This letter of SUPPORT is for the proposed Black Community Developers, Inc. EmPowerment Center located at the corners of I Vh and 12th of Maple and Valentine Streets. I am aware that the center will provide community space, residential substance abuse treatment, office space and meeting rooms. This type of project will enhance the revitalization of the 12t' Street Corridor and the south Midtown area. The EmPowerment Center would actually eliminate some housing that is in disrepair; which does contribute to the decreased value of the property. A new facility at this location would only increase the property value and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. I represent a church, which is in support of the proposed EmPowerment Center project. I urge you to support the requested zone changes allowing this project to become a reality for our community. Thank you, kc, 1 L Date/!� _ l 2r atur d Title Church Name (Print): Address: b 2�--,� k_-)? City, State, Zip: be —7ZZa Phone Number: ) — � 't � '� S 2--- ' Email: - �j Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 10:26 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcg lobal. net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: mamie williams [mailto:mamie5012003@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 4:38 PM To: board Subject: Empowerment Center Planning & Development Commission: I think that the BCD has done some great things in the community in the 28 years,but I don't see this EMPOWERMENT CENTER being an okay thing to drop in the residential property area. We already have enough things in the area that bring enough unwanted traffic through our neighborhood. People are walking all through the day and night, littering the streets and ditches, playing music so loud that it vibrates in the homes. We have Liquor stores and people hanging out around them also. I'm all for building a nice facility, but I just don't think that it needs to be put in the residential area where some people are trying to make improvements to bring the neighborhood back up to standards. This will only make it worst. Instead of bigger buildings, we should be coming together to fight against the cause of the problem. We need to fight just as hard to bring badly needed improvements to the very neighborhood that we are trying to build the Center in. While new houses are going up, the old abandon ones need to come down, and improved landscaping. and more patrol through the neighbood. Sincerely, MWilliams 9/19/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 9:22 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: pamelar501@aol.com [mailto:pamelar501@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:11 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Hello Mr. Gentry, My name is Pamela and I'm a member of the Theressa Hoover United Methodist Church. My membership at Hoover came by way of one of my very close family members being a part of the treatment facility at Hoover. I'm sure you are aware that the treatment facility is directly and indirectly responsible for transforming the lives of individuals throughout Central Arkansas and how the stellar reputation the church has established has gained Paw Paw and the Hoover (BCD) staff recognition across America. I'm writing today as an individual that has personally experienced the impact of drug addiction on the family and how programs like Hoover (BCD) impact the social issues in urban communities. Paw Paw had a vision several years ago and his vision has met the social needs of many that some would refer to as "old school folk'; now it's time to take his vision to the next level to meet the social needs of a new generation. The Empowerment Center is the next level! Pamela Find phone numbers fast with the New AOL Yellow Pages! 9/19/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 9:18 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcg lobal. net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson @I ittlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: relocation plan for BCD's Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Freeman Iii, Allie[mailto:Allie.Freeman.Iii@lrsd.org] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:41 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: relocation plan for BCD's I think this is an excellent idea and I support this initiative in an area that I grew up in. 9/19/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 8:48 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@aIItel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: mamie williams [mailto:mamie5012003@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 4:38 PM To: board Subject: Empowerment Center Planning & Development Commission: I think that the BCD has done some great things in the community in the 28 years,but I don't see this EMPOWERMENT CENTER being an okay thing to drop in the residential property area. We already have enough things in the area that bring enough unwanted traffic through our neighborhood. People are walking all through the day and night, littering the streets and ditches, playing music so loud that it vibrates in the homes. We have Liquor stores and people hanging out around them also. I'm all for building a nice facility, but I just don't think that it needs to be put in the residential area where some people are trying to make improvements to bring the neighborhood back up to standards. This will only make it worst. Instead of bigger buildings, we should be coming together to fight against the cause of the problem. We need to fight just as hard to bring badly needed improvements to the very neighborhood that we are trying to build the Center in. While new houses are going up, the old abandon ones need to come down, and improved landscaping. and more patrol through the neighbood. Sincerely, MWilliams 9/19/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 9:27 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Words of Support for New Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Cindy Parker[mailto:districtoffice@southcentraldistrictumc.org] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:16 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Cc: Sandra Mitchell Subject: Words of Support for New Empowerment Center Dear Mr. Gentry: I write this note of support for the new Empowerment Center and substance abuse treatment facility that is to be built in the Midtown Community of Little Rock. I have personally sent and referred a number of persons with drug addiction problems through the BCD treatment program while I was a pastor at Hunter United Methodist Church in Little Rock on Romine Road. I have nothing but praise for the work of the Hoover Center treatment, prevention and intervention services. Therefore, I am a strong supporter for the new facility and would appreciate your support in making this dream a reality. Chester Jones South Central District Superintendent The United Methodist Church 9/19/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:22 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: BCD Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Brad Williams [mailto:bwilliams@argentacdc.org] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:12 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Cc: 'Darrell Swinton' Subject: BCD Empowerment Center Argenta Community Development Corporation is a proud partner and strong supporter of Black Community Developers in Little Rock. We believe in the mission of the organization and are grateful for their commitment to and work in the community over the last 28 years. We are familiar with their plans to relocate the Hoover Center and create a new Empowerment Center. We encourage the Little Rock Planning Commission to enthusiastically support BCD's creation of the Empowerment Center. Sincerely, Brad Williams, Executive Director Argenta Community Development Corporation 401 Main Street, Suite 200 North Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 374-0622 phone (501) 374-0496 fax (501) 416-7802 mobile �� +.v.ar�entacdc.org 9/18/2008 FREE WILL B A P `-- F a LYPN M11 INCORPORATED September 3, 2008 Mr. Chauncey Taylor Chairman ofLittle Rock Planning Commission 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Dear Mr. Taylor and Committee Members: 3600 West Eleventh St. • Little Rock, AR 72204 P.O. Box 251965 Little Rock, AR 72225 (501) 663-3129 FAX (501) 666-8897 Free Will Baptist Family Ministries' Florence Crittenton Home, located at 3600 West 11t' Street, Little Rock, AR, serves as an emergency shelter for children in DHS/DCFS custody. These children range from ages 6-17. Most of our residents come into DHS custody due to drug usage of parents/guardians, sexual and physical abuse and/or abandonment. The confidentiality of our residents is a must for obvious reasons. FWBFM Florence Crittenton Home provides safety, shelter, food, clothing and peace of mind. FCH is a home where these young people are loved and cared for, no matter the tragic circumstances from which they may have come. Our residents go outside to work in the yard and play just like at home. I am writing because of our concerns about the proposed site for the Black Community Developers Empowerment Center directly across the street from FCH. We feel strongly that the safety and security of our children would be jeopardized. FWBFM strongly opposes the rezoning of 3604 West 121h Street. Another option which might fit the needs of the community better would be the old Union Rescue Mission Thrift store facility located directly across the street from Hoover United Methodist Church where the current drug rehab program is ongoing. The safety and well-being of our children is of the utmost importance to us, and we feel those would be compromised by this proposal. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Debbie 'Stripling FWBFM/Florence Crittenton Home AR Director of Operations ?James H. Kilgore FWBFM President/CEO "Changing America's Families ... One Child At A Time" Page 1 of 2 James, Donna From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:52 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana; James, Donna; Bozynski, Tony Subject: FW: Opposition of Zoning of the BCD Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Thomas Geaslin [mailto:tageaslin@att.net] Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 7:01 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Opposition of Zoning of the BCD Empowerment Center To: Little Rock Board of Directors Little Rock Planning Commission I Thomas Geaslin live at 3414 11th Street, 1 block away from the proposed site for the BCD Empowerment Center. I recently purchased my home less than 6 months ago. If I knew that the BCD Empowerment Center(Substance Abuse House) was in the works, I would have never made this house one of my choices to buy. I would have purchased the home on Gaines Street in the Quapaw Quarter. I decided to buy this home on 11th Street for the land and what the neighborhood could be. I saw a vision for this neighborhood. Since I have purchased my home, I have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears in to this home. I have increase my property value greatly by the work and plans I have for my property. I do not want my work to go to waste. I am greatly in opposition to the BCD Empowerment Center. Not only will it bring the property value down, it will bring the spirit down for people wanting to buy in this neighborhood. The BCD Empowerment Center will put, not only the adults, but the children at risk in our neighborhood. What if one of our children in our neighborhood gets a hold of a used needle from one of the drug attics in our neighborhood? Is that what it will take for you to see the risk involved? 9/11/2008 Page 2 of 2 As you are aware, the BCD Empowerment Center will not be monitored. The people can come and go as they please. When you vote, please consider our homes and children in this community as it will put us all at risk. Thank you all for all you do for our community! Sincerely, Thomas Geaslin 3414 11 th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 501-902-9991 9/ 11 /2008 September 15, 2008 Little Rock City Board Members Little Rock Planning Commission Dear Board Members and Committee Members: Free Will Baptist Family Ministries' Florence Crittenton Home, located at 3600 West 1 lth Street, Little Rock, AR, serves as an emergency shelter for children in DHS/DCFS custody. These children range from ages 6-17. Most of our residents come into DHS custody due to drug usage of parents/guardians, sexual and physical abuse and/or abandonment. The confidentiality of our residents is a must for obvious reasons. FWBFM Florence Crittenton Home provides safety, shelter, food, clothing and peace of mind. FCH is a home where these young people are loved and cared for, no matter the tragic circumstances from which they may have come. Our residents go outside to work in the yard and play just like at home. I am writing because of our concerns about the proposed site for the Black Community Developers Empowerment Center directly across the street from FCH. We feel strongly that the safety and security of our children would be jeopardized. FWBFM strongly opposes the rezoning of 3604 West 12`h Street. Another option which might fit the needs of the community better would be the old Union Rescue Mission Thrift store facility located directly across the street from Hoover United Methodist Church where the current drug rehab program is ongoing. The safety and well-being of our children is of the utmost importance to us, and we feel those would be compromised by this proposal. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Debbie Stripling Dr. James H. Kilgore FWBFM/Florence Crittenton Home FWBFM AR Director of Operations President/CEO Page 1 of 2 James, Donna From: Bozynski, Tony Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 7:26 AM To: James, Donna; Carney, Dana Subject: FW: BCD Empowerment Center FYI -----Original Message ----- From: Thomas Geaslin [mailto:tageaslin@att.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:40 PM To: Bozynski, Tony; Young, Venita Subject: BCD Empowerment Center To the Little Rock City Planning Commission, We have some questions we would like to have answered at the meeting on Thursday the 18, 2008. We have given these questions to Rev Robinson and his staff and they have not answered any of our questions. I also wanted to bring to your attention that we have a petition of people who are against the BCD Empowerment Center. I do have to let you know that people are not aware of what was going on in our neighborhood and need to be made aware of what is going on. I put that on the responsibility of the BCD Staff as well as our Public Officials and Neighborhood Presidents not getting the information out to the people. Please look over our questions and see what you can do about getting them answered. Sincerely Thomas Geaslin 1) What is the revolving ratio? 2) What influences and impacts does the service have on the quality of the neighborhood? (Such as real estate value, commercial business, jobs, and assets to the community) 3) How will it reserve the pride of the community? 4) How would it enhance the community? 5) Is the building designed to be a roll model to the community? 6) How many people with social, mental, chemical, and physical disabilities in the house and what services would be provided? 7) Are there any safety risks, and if so, what steps would you take to resolve these risks? 8) How many people would be hired to work in the facility? 9) Where would they be recruited? 10) Where would the residents come from? (Local, state, or national) 11) How long will the residents stay in the institution? 12) What will be the age range? 13) What services will be provided other than the 12 steps? 14) What skills would need to be obtained to be able to work on the site? 9/17/2008 Page 2 of 2 15) Will it be a single or family residence? 16) How will this institution improve youth development? 17) How will the facility be monitored and audited? 18) Will this institution be a roll model for others? 19) What qualifications would the leaders have to have to be employed there? 20) When hiring the staff, will there be nepotism involved? 21) How was the property acquired? 22) How were the funds raised for this institution to be built? 23) Is there any conflict of interest between a board member and director of BCD? 24) What is the connection with the land bank? 25) What is the connection with the 12th Street Corridor? 26) When is the proposed date the facility will be opened? 27) How many people have entered your program? 28) How many have been there more than once? 29) What is your success percentage? 30) How many employees do you have? How many come from the neighborhood? 31) What is going to happen to Wills House? 32) Will it become a slum building? 33) How will the empowerment center increase the number of small businesses in the neighborhood? 34) How will the empowerment center affect the small businesses of the neighborhood? 35) How much traffic will the empowerment center have? 36) How will it increase the traffic in the neighborhood? 37) How will the center empower the majority of the residents in the neighborhood? 38) What is the relationship of the empowerment center to the Willie Hinton Resource Center? 39) Do Halfway Houses decrease the value of property or will it increase it? 40) How will the empowerment center residents be entered back into the work environment? 41) What is the relationship between the residents who has felonies be restored back into full citizenship? 42) What other properties have you considered and what was the price? 9/17/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:57 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Birdie Bell [mai Ito: bel lbirdie@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 5:19 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Mr. Gentry I am writing in support of New Facility for B.C.D. and I hope that this letter or portion of the letter can be used for support at the meeting on 9/18/08. I started in treatment 2001 after spending the majority of my adult life in Prison.I have worked some of the best hospitals in Little Rock in para-professional position. I was (due to Hoover treatment Center) reconciled with my family, community, and as whole a much better person. Thank God. Today with much encouragement from Hoover, my family and former employer, I am a graduating Senior in Dietetic/Nutrition Bachelor program, I work as a Unit Coordinator on weekends at Saint Vincent CVICU. This is all verifiable facts. If there is anything I can help to support Hoover, Reverend Robinson and my mentor Deborah Bell feel free to contact at. Birdie Bell be_llbre ay..ahoo.corn (501)666=8780 (501)454-9744 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 5:01 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcg lobal. net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: SUPPORT OF EMPOWERMENT CENTER Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: brendafonville@comcast.net [mailto:brendafonville@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:09 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Cc: Gentry, Frederick Subject: SUPPORT OF EMPOWERMENT CENTER HELLO ;I AM IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW EMPOWERMENT CENTER FOR OUR COMMUNITY.I LIVE A FEW BLOCKS AWAY;FROM THE NEW LOCATION ,THAT IS IN PLANNING FOR OUR COMMUNITY.IT WILL BE A BLESSING, MISS BRENDA FONVILLE 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 2 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:21 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (deankumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Hoover BCD Support Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Brenda Howard (DHHS DCO) [mailto:Brenda.Howard@arkansas.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:16 AM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Hoover BCD Support Hello Mr. Gentry, I want to say that BCD has been around for a long time. They have been a wonderful asset to the community. I worked in Parole Services at Department of Community Corrections. They were able to provide services for individuals on parole when we (the State) did not have money to pay for the services. They worked with us to make the individuals more accountable to the officers and it was a great benefit to me at the time. Since then they have continued to provide services to some of the most needed clients and we need more facilities like them who need money to operate but don't let that prevent them from doing what they can to help people in need. I pray that the city of Little Rock and others will join in to help them improve and expand services. And in case you have not noticed this is to voice my support for their move. Thank you, Brenda BrelhYd Ho Ward C_ADC ;C:CS 1bAMNDepal7inent ofP.svchiat/Y PrOjecr I'rognun Specialist 50.I-682-93.90 - Offce .501-a31-9978 - Cuff 50/-682-0382 - Faa• C'o fdenitalityNotice: The information contained in I&Y email ine.vmakze and tiny anachntenttsy a the property oj'the ,State gfArkansas and inay he protected by slate cind federal lairs governing disclosure of private information. h is intended solelyfor the use of the entity to mhoin this email i.s addressed. ffyou are not the intended recipient, you are herehv notified that readitrq, copying or distribution ofrhis trawinission is.STRIC.TLY PROHIBr!•F'D. The sender has not waived any applic-ahle privilege ln• sending the accompanying tranctnission. ff you have received this transiuission in error. please notrji; the sender by return and delete the tneesage and attachtnent(c)from your system. ►J i _Illfi Support for BCD Empowerment Center Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:22 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcg lobal. net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@ comcast. net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Support for BCD Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Jackson, Juanita J [ma ilto:JJackson@Central.UH.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:57 AM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Support for BCD Empowerment Center September 17, 2008 Mr. Gentry, It was recently brought to my attention that BCD is currently attempting to build a new Empowerment Center to support the community. While I do not live in Little Rock, I have had many opportunities to visit the city and, specifically BCD on several occasions. I have always been impressed with the levels of community support that they provide. It is my opinion that they can no longer continue to provide the kind of support necessary without a state-of-the-art facility, including the equipment and space for staff in order to treat people in a humane and healthy environment. For those of us who support the mission of BCD and all that it entails, we encourage the city to approve their request to build a new Empowerment Center. Thank you for your consideration. Juanita Jackson University of Houston Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs 114 E Cullen Building Houston TX 77204-2024 jjackson@central.uh.edu Phone: 713/743-5385 Fax: 713/743-5394 9/18/2008 RE: Empowerment Center Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:21 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (deankumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Carrie Coley [mailto:carrie.coley@arkansas.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:16 AM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: RE: Empowerment Center Mr. Gentry, I would like to offer my support to the Black Community Developers in their efforts to improve the lives of the people in the community around the 12th and Cedar Street area where the Empowerment Center would be build, and I ask that you will support them also. While I do not live in the immediate area I do attend Theresa Hoover United Methodist Church and I can understand the concerns of the people whenever something of this nature moves into the area but THUMC and BCD have been nothing but good for that area so please support them in the efforts to continue to serve the people in that are. Thank you. a.. V. m5,. az:q, CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email message and any attachment(s) is the property of the State or Arkansas and may be protected by state and federal laws governing disclosure of private in formation. It is intended solely ror the use of the entity to whom this email is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that reading, coping, or distribution of this transmission is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. The Sender has not waived any applicable privilege by sending the accompanying transmission. 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Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:13 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (deankumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichard son @I ittlerock. org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Rod Hocott [mailto:rhocott@arumc.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:27 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Mr. Gentry, I would like to go on record as being very much in favor of the planned Empowerment Center. I am a registered voter in Pulaski County and I know this facility will meet the needs of many in our community. Rod Hocott Minister of Youth & Young AdulLs rhocottQarumc.org Office: 501.324.6008 Toll Free; 1.877.646.1816 Fax: 501.324.8018 THE: AFtIKANSAS CONFERENCE i;ini[@�.� W*di5t Church I1 caking Disc•ptrs of Jesus Christ. Avoid burnout... share the ministry! 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:13 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center/BCD Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Carol Roddy [mailto:croddy10113@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:47 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center/BCD Mr. Gentry: As a resident of Little Rock who works in the area of substance abuse and treatment, I can think of no better use of a facility than the one proposed by the BCD as an Empowerment Center. Part of changing lives is getting people to see others care about them. A new facility to better meet the needs of this population will be an asset in our community. Please let this e-mail be an indication of my strong support and I urge you to work with them to make this center a reality in our community. Carol L. Roddy 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:12 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcg lobal. net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: IN SUPPORT of Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Jay Taylor [mailto:JTaylor@fec.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 1:56 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Cc: 'Darryl Swinton'; 'Charles Vann' Subject: IN SUPPORT of Empowerment Center Mr. Gentry, I write to you today as an attorney in this wonderful City who specializes in the area of real estate development. I specifically write to express my strong support of the Empowerment Center proposed by Black Community Developers, Inc. I believe this Center would be an asset to the City, and its services are much needed. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this issue. Jay T. Taylor FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK, LLP 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 370-1485 direct dial (501) 244-5325 direct facsimile (501) 658-4945 mobile www.fridavtirrn.corn 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:06 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson @I ittlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: EMPOWERMENT CENTER Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Candace Mazique [mailto:c.mazique@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:31 PM To: Gentry, Frederick; Sandra Mitchell Subject: EMPOWERMENT CENTER As a precious client of Hoover, I believe that the empowerment center would be a wonderful asset to the community to further help those "lost souls" to recover their place in our society. I know for myself when I first arrived at Hoover in 2004 I didn't know if I would be able to make it, but the counselors at Hoover continued to speak with me and instruct me about my problems and they let me know that I wasn't alone. I truly believe that if it hadn't been for the "grace of God" and the vision of a man that was willing to help those that needed some help I don't know where I would be today. I can truly say that I've been restored. Today I have my children back and I have even obtained a management position at a job, which in my previous state I never thought would've been possible. I recently graduated from Pulaski Technical College with a certificate in accounting and I'm currently going for my associates degree in science. Hoover has offered me so many things and has helped me to realize that I actually have potential, I just wish that you would be willing to let them continue to reach out to others that may need that extra little push as I did. Candace Mazique-Hinton Trust in God in all that you do! 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:05 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (deankumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Support for BCD Empowerment Center Project Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Libby Gray [mailto:lgray@arumc.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:43 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Support for BCD Empowerment Center Project Please accept this email as a letter of support for the Black Community Developers EMPOWERMENT CENTER. The Hoover Center has provided much needed skills to individuals (intervention, treatments and much more). Libby Gray Office Administrator Igi,ay@artimc.org Office: 501,324.8027 Toll Free: 1..877.646.1816 Fax: 501.324.8018 THE ARKANSAS CONFERENCE TheVnitedMethodist Church M..aking Disciples of Jesus Christ 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:56 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (g enefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: STAGGERS MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT [mailto:staggersmusic@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 6:25 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Hello Mr Gentry, I am in full support of the Empowerment Center project. William Staggers wwww. StgersMusi c . cnm 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:55 AM To: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: BCD Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: greenezes [mailto:greenezes72204@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 7:34 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: BCD Empowerment Center Greetings Mr. Gentry, I have been a member of the Midtown community for all 31 years of my life. I am proud of my community and I owe this feeling of emotion to the Black Community Developers. They have served this community with the utmost respect. When I look around and see all they have done especially with the new homes they have built and the and they lives of those they've assisted in recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, how could one not be proud?M I have strongly prayed over this new development that they are wanting to give to this community and I can honestly say, that while praying for it, God is assuring me that everything will be alright, it's what we need. So, I have to believe in what they're doing and give them nothing but support! I hope you can find it in your heart to support this project as well. Most of us can afford to move out Chenal, Otter Creek, even The Ranch, but that doesn't mean that we can't be proud of what we have and try to make our community stand out like the above mentioned communities. Of course there will be some who will be against everything that is positive ... Is it because they really don't understand what this means to our community or they really don't care! Well, I do and that's why I am concerned about those who are against something that will be a positive for this community. I ask you to please find it in your hearts to let BCD continue to support and be a positive group in our community, as I will be taking time from my two children to do anything, such as volunteering or whatever services may be needed to the BCD group and our very own and new Black Community Developers Empowerment Center! ! ! ! It sure will change the face of 12th street and the community that I call HOME!!!! Love and Blessing 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:53 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Support for Black Community Developers Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Patrick M. Oliver [maiito:admin@speakloudly.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:23 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Support for Black Community Developers Fred Gentry, This email is written in support of the Black Community Developers proposed Empowerment Center. The Empowemnent Center is a much -needed facility that would save families and improve the lives of numerous individuals. I can make this statement because of my past work with BCD as a volunteer and board member. I continue to work with the organization as a volunteer as well as project consultant. BCD staff and supporters offers it's clients intervention of the highest quality. This high quality will be more evident upon completion of the Empowerment Center. Your support for the facility will be greatly appreciated. Patrick M. Oliver Editor, Turn The Page and You Don't Stop (Essence Magazine Best Seller) Founder, Say It Loud! Readers and Writers Series Host and executive producer Literary Nation KABF FM 88.3 www.kabforp- www.speakloudly.com (312) 287-0415 "There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be permanently chained. " - W.E. B. Du Bois 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:53 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Black Community Developers Empowerment Center Support Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Colley, S Dianne [mailto:SDColley@uams.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:12 AM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Black Community Developers Empowerment Center Support Dear Mr. Gentry, I am writing in support of the Empowerment Center that BCD has proposed to build in their continuing efforts to uplift our community in the mid -town Little Rock. Their significant contributions over 28 years are unparalleled by any other organization that I know of in the area. The daycare, affordable housing, drug treatment and after school programs are an asset to this community and these programs have improved the lives of its participants, who are a part of our community. I pray that decisions made today will benefit those who most need our support. Sincerely, Dianne Colley S. Dianne CoCley, MPH Research Assistant Office of Community -Based Public Health UAMS College of Public Health 4301 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72205-7199 Ph: 501.686.5820 Email: sdcolley@uams.edu Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the s 9/18/2008 Global Ministries the United Methodist Church General Board of Global Ministries 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115 Website: http://gbgm-umc.org • 212-870-3600 September 18, 2008 Mr. Fredrick Gentry 500 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Gentry: MELISSA H. DAVIs, DIRECTOR Substance Abuse and Related Violence Ministries, Room 1537 Email: mdavis@gbgm-umc.org Tel: 212-870-3699 ■ Fax: 212-870-3948 On behalf of the United Methodist Special Program on Substance Abuse and Related Violence (SPSARV), I am pleased to endorse the proposal to establish the BCD Empowerment Center. SPSARV is a United Methodist Church global ministry serving church -founded addiction ministries in more than 20 countries. We are housed at the denomination's mission agency, the General Board of Global Ministries, which is headquartered in New York. Since our establishment in 1992, SPSARV has been among the denomination's many programs that have partnered with BCD, Inc to assist in its mission to improve the quality of life of underserved children, youth and families. From our experience with BCD, Inc., we have witnessed the many lives of persons within and beyond Little Rock, AR that have been changed. BCD, Inc. helps individuals reclaim hope, health and economic stability. We are especially grateful for their leadership in responding to those who are gripped by the disease of addiction. BCD's treatment and recovery support programs provide critical tools for individuals to get a fresh start and make meaningful contributions to their families and communities. One of the BCD mottos is "from homelessness to home ownership," and it resonates deeply with SPSARV and our Methodist heritage which calls us to justice and mercy. We are certain the proposed BCD Empowerment Center will offer the local community, state and nation an invaluable resource and serve as a model for holistic programming. We are hopeful that as the planning commission reviews this BCD program and its vision following a 28 year history in the community, that the proposal will receive a favorable response and be approved. Please know that we, at SPSARV, are partners in mission with BCD and will continue to support BCD, Inc. in its future endeavors. Sincerely, Melissa H. Davis Director cc: Deborah Bell, BCD, Inc Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:02 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Lee ]ones [mailto:lljnbi@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:14 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Mr. Gentry, I strongly support BCD's request to build an Empowerment Center on 12Th street. BCD has been the leading force in revitalizing the 12th Street corridor for many years. There commitment to stabilizing and redeveloping their neighborhood is very impressive. One example of this commitment was the important role Reverend Robinson and BCD played in helping the Little Rock Housing Authority in the planning and redevelopment of the old Highland Park public housing site into Madison Heights Apartments. While some in the neighborhood were skeptical that any thing positive could come from redeveloping Highland Park -- BCD help shape the vision and provided community leadership for the project. Please help continue the redevelopment of the 12th Street corridor by approving BCD's request to build and Empowerment Center. Sincerely, Lee Jones Executive Director of Neighborhood Builders Inc. U : 11:, Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:02 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcg lobal. net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Givens, E. Jean [mailto:EJGIVENS@arkbluecross.com] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:45 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Mr. Gentry, I am in favor of the neighborhood Empowerment Center being built by BCD. Please make the appropriate choices concerning what is best for people in our community. May God guide you correctly. Rev. & Mrs. W. E. Givens, Sr. NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential or pr Ulu., 11: Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:11 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Carleena Jones [mailto:carleena.jones@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:07 AM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Hello Fredrick Gentrry, I am support of the Empowerment Center being built by Black Community Developers. I feel this center will be a great asset to the community that I live in. Carleena S. Jones 9/17/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:15 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobai.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (kichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@#ittlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: tina Robinson [mailto:tcherryt216@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:22 AM To: Gentry, Frederick; Darryl Swinton Subject: Empowerment Center Good morning Mr. Gentry, I am a resident in the midtown area @3800 W14th ST. I am in full support of the center and anything that helps to better the look of the black community(rather than abandoned homes);the support of those in need and the courage given on behave of the Black Community Developers for 29 yrs now, that others don't have the courage to do! Their determination to rebuild the community sends a positive message that inspires others to do better and live better. If you look at the history of this organization and the countless individuals helped and inspired the list goes on and on. If you look at the crimes that deal with this organization there are none that deal with the organization, only the area surrounds the church,the BCD office and Will's House! I personally chose the area to buy my first home in the Midtown area because I believe in my heart a change will come for our black community. They couldn't have choosen a better name. Once again I am FOR the change in our community! Have blessed day, Tina 9/17/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:14 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (deankumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: BCD Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Nicki Spencer [mailto:nspencer@aristotle.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:50 AM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: BCD Empowerment Center Mr. Gentry - Please accept this letter of support on behalf of the BCD Empowerment Center. I live, work and attend church in that community. I support the work of the organization and feel the new center will be an asset to the community. - Nicki 9/17/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 4:58 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort tbzort@sbcglobal.net}; Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (9enefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodofa@catlew.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: BCD Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Claire Martin [mailto:clairgpm@swbell.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 4:39 PM TO: Gentry, Frederick Subject: BCD Empowerment Center Just a note to express my support of this project. In the 1990's I owned two duplexes on W. 11 th Street, between Cedar and Pine and finally sold because of crime/drugs... During that time I had so hoped for projects like this and to see renewall on 12th Street... This will be an improvement for all property owners, an upgrade to the community as a whole and a healthier environment for all. I would strongly urge any citizens against this projecty to take a second look around their area, to share your vision and not to be afraid of change. Certainly the Commission will see the value of this project and approve of your plans. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to community. Clarace Martin 308 Dennison Little Rock 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 4:59 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson@comcast.net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org);'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Support for Hoover Center Importance: High Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Katherine Donald [mailto:Kdonald@arfreshair.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:56 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Support for Hoover Center Importance: High Mr. Gentry, I am a citizen of Little Rock who is very familiar with Hoover Center performs to better our City. I want to of the new center that's yet to be built. Thank you. Katherine Donald 4 Shadywood Court Little Rock, Arkansas the great work that BCD and the go on record as being in support 9/18/2008 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 4:59 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 -----Original Message ----- From: Freddie Nixon [mailto:fonixon@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 4:32 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Dear Mr. Gentry: I am sending this e mail to show my support for the building of a new Empowerment Center for the community by the Black Community Developers. I know of the good work that the Hoover Center does providing substance abuse treatment and literally saving lives. I hope that the Planning Commission will grant permission for the new Center to be built. Thank you. Sincerely, Mrs. Frances 0. "Freddie" Nixon 12717 St. Charles Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72211 Page 1 of 1 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 5:00 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (deankumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Support for the Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Willie Rhodes [mailto:Willie.Rhodes@arkansas.gov] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:17 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Support for the Empowerment Center Dear Mr. Gentry: I am writing this letter to state my support for the Empowerment Center. I have worked with BCD as well as attended church there as a member, so I am well aware of the services they provide. I also live approximately a mile or so (Fair Park) from this location. Therefore, I am aware of the 12th street revitalization proposal currently under review. I think that this type of project will enhance the revitalization of that area. I also understand that some opposition to this project is founded upon the premise that surrounding property value would decrease. I would have to question this line of reasoning if I the project would actually eliminate some housing that may already be in disrepair ; contributing to the decreased value of the property in question. I would think a new facility of this magnitude would only increase the property value in this location and contribute to the revitalization efforts of this neighborhood and surrounding areas. Again, I am a concerned citizen who is in support of this project. Willie Rhodes, Jr., CVM, M Div. State Co -Chair, Arkansas Community Planning Group 4815 W. Markham #33 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-661-2762 9/18/2008 Page 1 of 2 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 5:00 PM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Daphne Brunson [mailto:dbronson06@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:16 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center Hello Mr. Gentry, I feel that the Empowerment Center will be of a Great Asset to our Community. For many years the Hoover Center/Saving Station has provided services not only to the sick and suffering, but to all in need. The youth, homeless, imprisoned, child care, and the community as a whole. As a result to the programs offered at Hoover, I've become a productive part of society. Capable of showing my gratitude by living a changed life. If ever, I feel this is my chance to say, thank you for allowing me to come in out of a life of hopelessness and give back what was so freely given to me.. Personally, I phased out of Hoover empowered, motivated, with a mind to love myself, and to live life on life terms. This program took a chance on me, when my very own family wouldn't. My pray is that the Empowerment Center will continue to do just that, empower all who my enter the doors. 9/18/2008 Page 2 of 2 I'm reminded that God does not comfort us to make us comfortable but to be of a comfort to others. This to me, is what making a difference in the lives of others is all about. The Empowerment Center! God Bless, Rev. Robinson for carrying out God's vision for the Hoover House! My, PAW -PAW Daphany Rag/and Advocacy Coordinator Center for Women in Transition 1114 Garland Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-372-5522 501-773-3029 (cell) FREE Animations for your email - by IncrediMail! Click Here! �?C V 9/18/2008 City of Little Rock Attention: Eve Gieringer and Donna James Department of Planning and Development 723 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201-1334 Re: 3600 West 11th Street and 3604 West 12th Street Rezoning Meeting August 7, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: As a property owner at 3521 West 11th Street we are opposed to any placement of a alcohol and drug residential treatment facility with a 24 bed male and a 24 bed female dormitory. We have lived here since 1970 as this was my parents home and several years ago they put it in my name as I lived with them. I have 2 granddaughters that stay with me ages 7 and 13 and they do not need any more exposure to this type of life more than they see already. Also my father is 94 years old and still lives here. He is alone in the daytime while I am at work and I know this would put him in danger. Look how many sex offenders are located in other dormitories for alcohol and substance abuse. This would put my granddaughters and other kids in the neighborhood at risk. We had enough drug traffic in this neighborhood and surrounding this area without a rehab being put here. As statistics show most rehab people are just trying to get to a rehab house to find the nearest crack house. Which I might say there are some around this area as I sure most of you know. We have several widow ladies that live in this neighborhood that would be put in danger. They too have lived here over 30 years. They, too, are against it. It seems one of them has heard her house has already been bought and they will move her to 10th street which she knows nothing about. Across the street is a Baptist Ministry Home for young people. This home receives young children who are already afraid and this would put them more in jeopardy. The false propaganda that has been put out about increasing value of your home and property if the rehab center is built is not true. People that have sold their houses and are happy about it is not true. People are happy in their houses where the new rehab center is suppose to be built. This would mean that they would have to sell their houses or be forced to move because of the rehab center. We were told that the property (11th and Valentine or 3600 block of West 11th - northwest corner) was owned by the group who are trying to rezone this area. This lot and house are still above the city's requirements in reference to grass height (above the knees). The house has all broken windows, a fallen in carport and high grass, shrubs. The city (Code Enforcement) has placed signs on both lot and house but signs keep disappearing. If you would look further north, south, east and west you will find there are full blocks of vacant houses and vacant lots for this rehab dormitory to be built on. At the other locations no one would have to move as these that have lived for over 30 years in their homes. Probably in the surrounding areas we mentioned in the above (north, east, south and west) if anyone is living near would be renters not 30 year residents. Your consideration in this matter is urgent and this letter is sent to you to advise you that we are opposed to this dormitory being built along the south side of West 11thStreet between Maple and Valentine Streets. Sincerely, The Adkins and Aarons Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Communities. Notice of Community Meeting The Black Community Developers Inc. (BCD) will host a public meeting to seek community support and input for the BCD Empowerment Center. The Empowerment Center will be a state of the art facility that will provide cutting edge prevention, intervention and treatment services. The Hoover Center, a residential treatment facility for both men and women will be relocated to this site. The facility will also include classrooms, office space, and auditorium for residents. It will provide holistic and comprehensive life skills training that will empower individuals to be successful in all aspects of their lives. Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:00 p .m. — 8:00 p.m. at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center 3805 West 12t" Street, Suite 203 Little Rock, AR 72204 We need your support to help EMPOWER our community! For more information, please contact: Deborah Bell, Director of Programs at 379-1538 or bcdin aristotle.net Page 2 of 2 I respectfully request for your support to deny the proposed re -zoning and building the BCD EmPowerment Center Sincerely, William Oldham Looking for spoilers and reviews on the new TV season? Get AOL's ultirnatq guide to fall_TV. 11/06/2008 Empowerment Center - BCD Page 1 of 2 Carney, Dana From: Gentry, Frederick Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:10 AM To: bjwyrick@comcast.net; Brad Cazort (bzort@sbcglobal.net); Dean Kumpuris (dean kumpuris@alltel.net); Doris Wright; Erma Hendrix (ehendrix2644@aol.com); Gene Fortson (genefortson @comcast. net); Joan Adcock (djadcock@comcast.net); Ken Richardson (krichardson@littlerock.org); Stodola, Mark (mstodola@littlerock.org); 'mstodola@catlaw.com'; Michael Keck (mkeck@stvincenthealth.com); Stacy Hurst Cc: Carney, Dana Subject: FW: Empowerment Center - BCD Frederick Gentry Assistant to the Board of Directors City of Little Rock 371-6801 500 West Markham Room 203 From: Victor Turner [mailto:VTurner@adfa.state.ar.us] Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:15 PM To: Gentry, Frederick Subject: Empowerment Center - BCD Mr. Gentry: I personally support the Empowerment Center proposed by Black Community Developers, Inc. As a long-time partner of the organization, they have proven to be an asset to each community they have been involved. Victor Turner HOME Program Manager Arkansas Development Finance Authority Little Rock, AR 72203 Ph# (501) 682-5860 Fax# (501) 682-5859 email: vturner@adfa.state.ar.us <maiitoMumer@adfa.state.ar.us> mailgate. adfa. state. ar.us made the following annotations This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. 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