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North Carolina Department of Commerce .3 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor S. Davis Phillips, Secretary Ms. Carolyn Carpenter, Chairperson Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 707 Concord, NC 28026 Dear Chairperson Carpenter: July I, 1993 Robert E. Chandler, Director I understand that the Concord Downtown Redevelopment Corporation will be making a proposal to the Board of Commissioners regarding the county-owned properties at 80-86 Union Street South. Brian Weyeneth, their executive director, has discussed this project with me on a number of occasions and has some very interesting ideas for the potential redevelopment of those properties. I am writing to encourage the Board of Commissioners to entertain the corporation's offer and to seek ways to become partners in redeveloping those properties. The importance of these properties are obvious because of their key position adjacent to the county's offices, as well as their prime location on Union Street. I know that the county has given considerable thought to the redevelopment potential of these properties, and I understand from previous meetings with county officials that there is a desire to see them put to a productive use. I believe that under the direction of the Development Corporation, some appropriate new uses could be found that would not only add vitality to that part of Union Street, but would also add to the economic impact that the property could have for the city and the county. Mr. Weyeneth has informed me that there is a meeting later this month to discuss these properties. Were it not for previous commitments, I would be pleased to be a part of that meeting because I would like to see a positive resolution of this difficult situation. Nonetheless I would like to offer my services to you. We work in communities tlu'oughout the state and have been involved in other similar redevelopment activities. If we can provide you with any technical assistande or support in putting a deal together that would be mutually beneficial for the county, the city, and the Redevelopment Corporation, please don't hesitate to let me know. I hope that in all other ways, the business of the county is moving forward and is to your satisfaction. Best wishes with your work, and please let us know if we can help. RI,S/pt Sincerely, Main Street Program Director cc: Brian Weyeneth Division of Community Assistance Suite 250, 1307 Glenwood Avenue, P.O. Box 12600 Raleigh, North Carolina 27605-2600 Telephone 919-733-2850 · FAX 919-733-5262 · TDD 1-800-735-2962 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer