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to continue operating in this location. So, its rights to operate in this space within the B- <br /> 3 zone should, in equity, be transferred to Ideal Option. This maintains the purpose of <br /> Ordinance 3598-18 by preventing any increase in the number of clinics in the B-3 zone, <br /> but also allows for the valuable service provided by Ideal Option to be available to those <br /> who need it. To put it plainly, allowing Ideal Option to open its larger location will not <br /> increase the number of clinics in the B-3 zone as of the effective date of Ordinance 3598- <br /> 18. Ideal Option is simply seeking to take the place of an existing clinic. <br /> IDEAL OPTION's COMMITMENT TO EVERETT: <br /> Founded by emergency room physicians, who regularly saw the ravages of addiction up <br /> close and personal, Ideal Option was and is the product of a deep commitment to conquer <br /> the opioid epidemic. With expanded clinic space, Ideal Option will help insure that <br /> Everett's citizens have immediate access to effective treatment at a time when demand is <br /> growing and the opioid crisis continues to ravage families, neighborhoods, and deplete <br /> the economic and social resources of cities. <br /> Our clinics are safe, inconspicuous and not associated with crime of any sort. To allay <br /> concerns about our presence in the metro area, we are willing to employ an off-duty <br /> Everett Police Officer at the 2808 Hoyt location during business hours. We are confident <br /> our presence at 2808 will enhance public safety while increasing life-saving treatment for <br /> those who currently do not have access. <br /> For the above reasons, we respectfully request that Ideal Option's grandfathered status, <br /> both as to the moratorium and Subarea Plan, be officially recognized. In the alternative, <br /> we request that the clinic be exempt from, or granted an exception to, both the <br /> moratorium put into effect by Ordinance 3598-18 and the forthcoming Subarea Plan, <br /> thereby be authorized Ideal Option to open its clinic doors at its already leased and ready- <br /> for-business facility within the B-3 zone. <br /> We greatly appreciate the time taken by the Council to consider this important issue. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jeffrey Allgaier, M.D. <br /> Found-r, Co-0 wirOrattiQl Option Chief Executive Officer <br /> Kenneth Egli, M.D. <br /> Co-Owner and deal Option Medical Director <br /> ..0401f,erj��D <br />