We the undersigned request that the CRA and/or Council vote "NO" on purchasing the parcels on 4th and 4th and to not construct a parking garage on this property:

We oppose this purchase and the subsequent building of a multi-level public garage in the heart of an Old Naples neighborhood zoned for residential use. We ask Council to respect the residential boundaries and follow land codes.

We expect Council to uphold the Fifth Avenue South Overlay District Code ( Division 6 Section 581131) which states the Division will ensure that no significant additional traffic impacts will be added to surrounding neighborhoods.

We want our city to engage its voters and residents in meaningful conversation about such major decisions not sneak large projects through during summer months when many are out of town.

We ask our City Council to follow the intent of CRA legislation and spend our tax dollars where there is real blight to be alleviated, such as between Rte. 41 and Goodlette Frank, and the River and Anthony Park neighborhoods, not in support of the richest, most successful commercial street in Collier County.

We ask our city officials not to waste large amounts of money on a sweetheart deal which enriches wealthy landowners at the expense of City and County taxpayers. Spending 16 million dollars for less than 240 public spaces ($65,000 each) is over twice as expensive as either of the other two public garages.

We ask our city officials and planners to stop slavishly following a 25 year old plan, and realize that walkable cities, ride sharing services and autonomous vehicle developments will rapidly diminish the use of private cars and the parking they require. Why end up with a 350 space white elephant in 10 years?