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Dear Mr. Baxter:
I have become. increasingly concerned with the conditions existing
in an area of Atlanta that is Ps as the -pwepesed Bedford-Pine
Nertiremenmes—h-101, Urban Renewel Area) ete Re-leol,
I have recently made several tours of this area and find the
structures in an extremely bad and often dangerous ‘state of repair. In
reviewing this with the city's Building haenuekee. he has advised me of
the practical difficulties that he has in requiring a property owner to
made a substantial investment when it is anticipated that the property
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The cit nan alreadyyover $1,600,000 of its own funds int® this
area to acquire nee and sewer rights of way as well as properties of
those persons who, it was felt, were suffering a sevate havdents because
of the impending urban renewal activity. It is now obvious that every
resident and property owner in this area is suffering a hardship and the
City Comptroller has advised me that,even if funds were available there
is considerable risk involved in advancing funds for any further acqui-
sitions that are outside letter of consent areas. This is because of the
rule that requires us to accept the amount we paid, or the appraised value,
whichever is lower, at the time we eventually Saeed: tHe property to the
project.
I am cognizant of the fact that the combination of the original
R-101,
Buttermilk Bottoms, R-91, Project with the Bedford-Pine Project,
after we had received Part 1 approval on the original project,
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delays haxe—been
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connection with—these-applieati-ers. I am sure hae he
caused by factors occurring at all levels, including our own,
Regardless
of the reasons for the delays, however, I am sure that you can appreciate
the plight of the residents of this area as a result of living with the
impending urban renewal activity for this period of time.
The situation in this area is now critical.
situation with everyone concerned,
immediate approval of the urban renewal project
For this
effective factor in meeting the problem,
request that the processing of this application be
In reviewing the
it seems to be the concensus that
would be the single most
reason, this letter is to
placed on an emergency
status. I would sincerely appreciate any assistance that you personally
can provide in obtaining this approval as quickly as possible.
Needless to say, your continued cooperation and assistance in
helping Atlanta meet its problems is very much appreciated.
Very truly yours,