If you missed the last City Council meeting, you missed a big one! But don't worry you can come out on April 18th at 9am to hear the second reading of the proposed moratorium on homeless shelter construction in Bonita Springs. Get there early (8am at least!) and get a seat..it's going to be a packed house!
On April 18th, the Council will vote on the proposed moratorium. It is important that everyone who supports BSAFE Bonita and a safe Bonita Springs in general attend the meeting!
We have said it before, but we are going to say it again...IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED...
EDUCATE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, GET TALKING!
THIS IS NOT A MAYBE ANYMORE !
THIS IS NOT A MAYBE ANYMORE !
One thing was made perfectly clear at this past Council meeting.... Saint Matthews House is under contract to buy the land! They finally came out in the open and are having a Trustee buy the land for approximately 3 million dollars. This land will then be turned over to Saint Matthews House for development of a campus of services including a homeless shelter, drug rehab facility, or any other group 1, 2 or 3 services.
#3 Both the attorney and agent for the land owner's estate threatened legal action against the city. Don't let bullies push you around...let your council members know how you feel.
HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW...
#1 Saint Matthews House has been trying to build a shelter here for years. Finally they have cleared the air and admitted that they are the interested party in the 10 acres land next to the charter school.
#2 They plan to show their support on April 18th... you should as well! Make sure to show-up and let the Council know that this is our City and we are the ones whose lives are impacted by their decisions.#3 Both the attorney and agent for the land owner's estate threatened legal action against the city. Don't let bullies push you around...let your council members know how you feel.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO:
#1 We need to get the word out that there is a very real possibility that this shelter could be constructed next to the school. FACT... If they sell the land right now, there is nothing in place to stop them from building!
#2 Talk to your neighbors and friends all across Bonita Springs. Educate them that the project is still moving forward. Encourage them to sign up for our email list to keep informed.
#3 Contact the Mayor and City Council urging them to continue forward and vote yes for a moratorium on issuing any building permits for shelter or related uses. Give them your support and tell them not to be scared off by the attorney for the property's estate!
#4 Please donate and encourage others to donate. The only way we will have any chance to prevent the City from allowing a use that is clearly incompatible with its surrounding uses is to work with a lawyer experienced in land use to challenge the City's interpretation of the zoning and to force the City to adopt the regulations necessary to prevent a shelter from being approved when it is so clearly incompatible with the surrounding uses.
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