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Attached please find the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone "Frequently Asked Questions" updated in <br /> August 2017. The "quicklink"to this document is: <br /> http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=30725. <br /> This is posted on the City's website by going to the "quicklink" at the Community Development, Planning <br /> Division,page at: www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/JDEDZ. <br /> Thank you again for your interest in the City of Pleasanton. <br /> Sincerely yours, <br /> Ellen Holmgren, Administrative Assistant <br /> City of Pleasanton <br /> Attachment <br /> From:Cathy Pasut L <br /> Sent: Friday,August 25, 2017 2:35 PM <br /> To: Mayor and City Council <citycouncil @cityofpleasantonca.gov> <br /> Cc: <br /> Subject: 21.5 million for Costco infrastructure <br /> So you would like the taxpayers to foot the 21.5 million bill for it frastructure costs for the new big box Costco <br /> As business people you have to ask yourself what is the return on investment here? <br /> Tread lightly is my advice.l ant certain the townspeople of Michigan would offer their thoughts.The"dark store"approach may <br /> preclude the city from collecting the agreed amount of assessed property taxes.And what agreements are in place f the store <br /> "leaves"or closes its doors?is there a non-compete clai ice that has been overlooked? <br /> It appears the Costco is another expensive retailer that is draining the coffers of the city.Quite possibly the retailer is demanding <br /> more in public services than they generate in revenue. <br /> 1 was not in favor of Costco coming to town and 1 ant not in favor(fusing taxpayer monies to fund the needed infrastructure. <br /> Think about it. you are asking for public money to fund a store that only"members"can shop at <br /> 1 vote NO on taxpayer money for Costco's infrastructure. <br /> 2 <br />