HomeMy WebLinkAboutA029 - Letter from Shreve Construction in favor of tax abatement 425 Peterson Drive
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Douciks D. SHREVE
An Iowa Dealer for Wedgco®Steel Building Systems
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December 7, 2000 Lj DEC ; 4 2000
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council of Ames, CITY MES,I A
Y tY CITY OF AMfS,IOWA
I am writing in regards to the tax abatement requested for Somerset Village. As a
builder, I believe the proposed tax abatement and attractive incentive package
would stimulate building; and therefore sales, in the Somerset Village
development.
The added costs and design restrictions have also made it more difficult as a
builder to comply and make a profit. I have observed that new homes sales have
been slow for the area. There has also been some concern over the number of
apartments being built in the development.
Thank you for your time and consideration for the tax abatement. In order for this
development to be attractive for builders, we need a joint effort between the
Developers and the city.
Sincerely, \ `,
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Douglas D. Shreve
Shreve Construction