HomeMy WebLinkAboutMATERIAL DISTRIBUTED TO CITY COUNCIL ON ITEM #23July 18, 2011
Honorable Jerry Amante
Mayor
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
RE: 7-19-11 Agenda Item 23: Resolution No. 11-54 - A resolution of the city
council of the City of Tustin, California adopting a construction and
business license fee waiver policy.
Mayor Amante,
I am writing on behalf of the membership of the Building Industry Association
Southern California, Orange County Chapter (BIA/OC) to address agenda item
23 on the 7-19-11 City Council agenda; Resolution No. 11-51- A resolution of
the city council of the City of Tustin, California adopting a construction and
business license fee waiver policy. Our membership is very appreciative of the
Council's consideration of this proactive economic strategy.
As you know, the building industry continues to face significant challenges
stemming from the prolonged economic recession. The sharp decline of the
housing market has had a chilling effect on the overall economy in Orange
County. With the adoption of the fee waiver, your Council will set the stage for
job creation and economic recovery for the City of Tustin.
We commend the efforts among City Council and staff to foster greater
economic prosperity in Tustin. Passage of this agenda item sends a clear
message that the City of Tustin is a leader when it comes to partnerships with
private industry to ensure economic recovery. We enthusiastically support the
passage of this important resolution and look forward to its successful
passage and implementation.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Rgapectfully,
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From: Victor Cao [vcao@biaoc.com]
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 3:00 PM
To: Amante, Jerry; CITY COUNCIL
Cc: City Clerk
Subject: Support Letter for Resolution No. 11-54
Attachments: 2011-07-14 Tustin Support of Fee Waiver.pdf
Dear Mayor Amante and Council City members,
Enclosed is a letter from the Building Industry Association of Orange County supporting your adoption of Resolution No.
11-54 — A resolution of the city council of the City of Tustin, California adopting a construction and business license fee
waiver policy.
Thank you,
Victor Cao
Government Affairs Assistant
BIA of Southern California, Orange County Chapter
(949) 553-9500 x120 office
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