Meeting This Saturday to Clarify the Future of the PTV Neighborhood this Saturday

-----Original Message-----
From: McGuire, Steve
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 7:42 AM
To: PTV Neighborhood
Subject: Forum

Hi All,

I met with Michael Lombardo yesterday to review where things are with the HMGP application and review how best to notify the neighborhood on potential actions and proposals . To that end, there will be a neighborhood forum next Saturday, time and place to be announced, in which City Manager Michael Lombardo and other staff will present specific options under review for the buyout of specific properties, as well as future flood mitigation projects aimed at protecting the neighborhood. My understanding is that both the state and city are moving quickly (much faster than is typically the case) to establish flood mitigation actions. The city has been in constant consultation with state officials over the past weeks since the “notice of intent” to establish which properties, under the HMGP formula/criteria and the funding available, have a good chance of being bought out.

I am glad to see the pace is as quick as it is. My sense from talking with folks is that we would all like to know sooner rather than later where things stand, so we can each move forward.

Please know that the City Council will soon be voting proposed options. Your attendance at the forum is important.

Best,
Steve