CITY OF KINGSTON Office of the Mayor smayor@kingstonay.gov ‘Steven T. Noble suly 13,2036 Julie Cohen-Lonstein, Chair 0. Box 1800| 244 Foe Street Kingston, NY 12402-1800 RE; RUPCO Offer on 200 Flatbush Avenue ‘Dear UCEDA Chair & Board Members | am wetingto expres ny suppor forthe offer recently submitted by FUPCO to acquire 300 Flatbush Avene. Is my ‘understanding that RUPCO's proposal wil filthe gp in affordable housing for homeless individual and seniors two of| ‘ur area's mest vulnerable populations In need of quay housing. My admiration strives to promote the adoptive reuse of histori properties and 1am pleaced thatthe exiting toric “Sructure wl be preserve. In adlto, Wis my understanding that this propose includes rturing tis property tothe tax rol, a wells the potential for a commercal presence on the property. believe this project will dovetal with our efforts to expand our tax base and will encourage responsible busines growth, ‘The Cty of Kingston has enjoyed » long-standing and productive collaboration with RUPCO and am confident that should this offer be accepted and thi propossl move forward, RUPCO has the eapact and experisetodalver sorely needed, high quality housing faites. Ifyou have adeitional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. ‘Thankyou for your consideration. Respectfully Submitted, S22 Steven, Noble Mayor “Gy alr 0 Bondy Kington, New Vork [2101 - @CG)OUERO0D Fax (85) 8949006 - ww pany. gor