CITY OF ATLANTA KASIM REED ATLANTA: LONGI 3030.30 Mayor TEL (aoa) 330.8100 April 1, 2016 Dear Property Owner, I'm writing to inform you of the passage of House Bill 514 ("HB 514") during the 2015-16 Geor General Assembly. HB 514 callls for a referendum on the incorporation of a new City of South Fulton within the remaining area of unincorporated Fulton County. Your property may be in this proposed area. On November 8, 2016, residents in the proposed area will vote on the Creation of the City of South Fulton. As a commerciaVindustrial property-owner in the proposed area, you do not have the right to vote in the upcoming referendum unless you also reside in the proposed area. The City of Atlanta has maintained an open-door policy of welcoming property owners and residents who are interested in annexing into Atlanta city limits. We are extending an Opportunity for you to discuss the option of annexing into the City of Atlanta should you oppose boing incorporated into the new City of South Fulton. HB 514 sets a deadline for annexation by dune 30, 2016. This deadline presents a limited timeframe for property owners who do not wish to become a part of the new City of South Fulton to petition for annexation into a current city, After that, no further annexation may occur unless the referendum fails. If the referendum Passes, your property will be in the new City of South Fulton, Our annexation team is available to speak with you before April 15" regarding any interest in annexing into the City of Atlanta prior to June 30, 2016. If you have conoems regarding the potential incorporation, please contact Megan Middleton at mmiddleton@atlantaga.gov or 404- 880-6261 and/or Gabrielle Sanders gasanders@atlantaga.gov or 404-330-6504 to arrange a time to meet with City of Atlanta staff members within the next two weeks. City of Atlanta