January 6^th, 2010

The Board of County Commissioners

100 Massachusetts Street

Lawrence, KS  66044

Dear County Commissioners,

The City of Lawrence has been notified that Berry Plastics has submitted a request that the Douglas County Recovery Zone Facility Bonds be allocated to Lawrence, Kansas.  The City recognizes that Berry Plastics would like to utilize these Facility Bonds to finance the construction of a new distribution center within Lawrence.  We understand that a site has not yet been finalized.

Lawrence, Kansas, is legally entitled to receive an allocation of Recovery Zone Facility Bonds from Douglas County, as it is a sub-jurisdiction within the County and has been designated by the City Commission as a “Recovery Zone” eligible for utilizing these bonds.  The City is willing to issue any Facility Bonds it is allocated for the purpose of financing Berry Plastic’s new facility, provided that Berry Plastics meets all requirements for the City to issue the bonds.  This includes following all procedures and processes for IRB issuance as well as any abatements they may seek.

We would appreciate Douglas County’s cooperation in assisting this economic development project in this next step.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Rob Chestnut

Mayor, City of Lawrence, Kansas

Cc:     City Commission

          David L. Corliss, City Manager

          Craig Weinaug, County Administrator