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"Any affordable housing in it?" asked Chapman. "No," he told her. "But it will bring in $350,000 per year in property taxes?" asked Commissioner Paul Caragiulo. "Yes," said Kauffman. At that point, Commissioner Shannon Snyder questioned Kauffman's planning consultant, Joel Freedman, about Kauffman's record in rebuilding downtown, offering a reminder to his colleagues of that impact. "Well, there's Links Plaza and the Hollywood 20 plus the parking garage and P.F. Chang's [Restaurant] on Mound [Street], the Links [Avenue] office building, the Bank of Commerce, the First State Bank," responded Freedman. "Thank goodness he retired [as a physician] to redevelop downtown." Then the "hosannas" began. "I think this is very exciting," said Commissioner Suzanne Atwell. "I don't think we should get too mired in the details right now." "I am glad to see such a project come," added Shaw. Chapman did not give up. "When we're doing these experimental catalysts projects, we should also experiment with Housing First or affordable housing units," she pointed out. "This is a golden opportunity to look at that." Snyder made a motion for staff to "move for- ward," and it was approved unanimously. "Dr. Kauffman, thank you for putting up with us," said Snyder. % • Gene Burgess and Melonie Burgess, licensed acupuncture physicians • Serving Sarasota since 2008 • Treatment rates are on a sliding scale, from $15-$35; new patients pay a one-time additional fee of $10 AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE FOR EVERYONE 3615 Webber St • Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 922-4611 SarasotaCommunityAcupuncture.com Open Tuesday through Saturday Our Mission To provide our community with high quality and affordable acupuncture and herbal medicine and to create a treatment space that connects people and builds community. Click for larger map and driving directions Click To Schedule An Appointment Online MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE $5 OFF THE NEW PATIENT FEE Sarasota News Leader May 23, 2014 Page 43