Halifax Regional Peter J. Kelly Mayor 1841 Ange Srset PO Box 1749 Halifax, Nowa Scotia (Canada 3 35 Ta: (902) 290-4010 Toltoe: 1-800-835-6428 Fax: (902) 400-4012 Ema: keypanaltax.ca Website: wawunaifex.ca September 20, 2007 Dr. Nouman ALi, Ph.D., P. Eng. Maritime Mustim Academy 6255 Chebueto Road Hakifax, NS B3L 1K7 Dear Dr. ALi: T appreciated the opportunity to meet with you and your cotkeagues recently to hear about the proposed plans for the new WIMAH Community Centre near the Maritime Mustim Academy on the Site of the former Chebucto Schoo small building. It is my opinion that the proposed new building compliments the architectural cements and detaits of the surrounding buildings. It highkights the heritage aspects of the former Chebueto Schoot building which is a municipatly registered heritage property. 1 was pleased to hear that you wile be making portions of the buitding such as the gymnasium avaitable gor community wse. 1 understand you have raised a portion of the construction cost through Local donations. However, the opportunity exists to receive donations ¢xom outside Canada. The Maritime Muslim Academy is a registered charitable organization and can accept donations. We would support any contributions that would enhance ts devetopment. T wish you and the Maritime Muslim Academy every success as you move forward on the proposal for your new building and we woded are proud to have you as active participants in our community Respect{ully, 1 remain Peter IKetly Mayor