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FACTS:

• Nightmare on Grayson has been operating a FAMILY ORIENTED BUSINESS in their neighborhood since 1989, at 201 East Grayson Street. The new Developers of the Pearl Brewery purchased the Pearl Property in 2003 and began operation s shortly thereafter.
• There has NEVER been a formal complaint filed against Nightmare on Grayson.
• There has NEVER been a fire at Nightmare on Grayson. The New Pearl Brewery Development has had at least two MAJOR fires on their properties since the beginning of their operations.
• At any given time there may be as many as 500 people standing in que for up to 2 Hours at a time at peak times outside Nightmare on Grayson during it's operation. These people will be at Nightmare on Grayson regardless if we close off the streets or not. A Line of People 500 people, is a line that is 7 city blocks long, of filling the sidewalks and crossing surrounding streets as it snakes from it's source.
• After performing a "side-by-side" cost analysis comparing Nightmare on Grayson to other similar attractions in the San Antonio area, Nightmare on Grayson is the least expensive venue. [based on admission costs, attraction ticket cost, one food entree item, and one medium drink].
• In the neighborhood,Nightmare on Grayson is one of the few businesses that DOES NOT SERVE ALCOHOL during the the few hours of Haunted House operation.
• All costs, fees, and permits associated with Nightmare on Grayson's annual Street Closure are paid solely by Nightmare on Grayson as it has always been (including ordinance fee, off-duty police officers, traffic devices, extra security, clean-up...etc). By not allowing Nightmare on Grayson this Street Closure the taxpayers of San Antonio and Bexar County will be assuming the cost of securing the streets and traffic devices, and on duty police to manage traffic and safety .
• Nightmare on Grayson employs close to 100 people (most of which are teenagers) in a wide range of jobs, and some of our employees have worked for the company for almost 20 years.
• Well organized and supervised, NIGHMARE ON GRAYSON IS THE SAFEST PLACE IN THE BEXAR COUNTY REGION TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN.
• Though Nightmare on Grayson is considered a "for profit business," ever since their opening have contributed to community charities, and national non-profits. Nightmare on Grayson has always been conscious of the surrounding neighborhood needs and desires exercising efforts to work to promote an environment of teamwork.
• NIGHTMARE ON GRAYSON DOES NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GRANTS OR FUNDING FROM MONEYS DRAWN FROM TAXPAYERS.

Chart showing the actual amount of time Nightmare on Grayson is in operation annually.

Map diagram Ilustrating Nightmare on Grayson's location relative to that of neighborhood SUPPORT (multiple businesses shown in green) and the Pearl property developers in OPPOSITION (shown in red).

Map Diagram showing 2007 requested street closure (NOTE: this is identical to all street closures prior to Pear property developers purchase of Pearl Brewery 2003). This site plan was approved prior to the recent Pearl Brewery development and was determined to be legal and safe by; the City of San Antonio Council, City of San Antonio Public Works Department, City of San Antonio Traffic Engineers, City of San Antonio Police Department, City of San Antonio Fire Department and various other City of San Antonio Staff including the City's Attourney's Office. This Closure meets and exceeds all guidlines and standards set forth by City Ordinance and Code Compliance.

Diagram map showing what we [Nightmare on Grayson] as of 07/25/07 can only assume, based on the stated intent of Pearl Brewery developers intent is to renew 2006's negotiated compromise for the RESTRICTED USE and LIMITED CLOSURE of Grayson Street during Nightmare on Grayson's annual operation. The Pearl Brewery developers' wish is that no games, concessions or gatering of people should take place on Grayson Street (only patrons arriving and leaving event), IN ADDITION Pearl Developers demand TWO LANES OF VEHICULAR ACCESS on the Pearl Brewery side of Grayson Street to the entrance of Pearl Properties located immediatly adjacent to Nightmare on Grayson, despite MULTIPLE HIGHER PROFILE AND USE entrances are located throughout the Pearl Property.

Diagram Map illustrating a compromise that will offer GREATER SAFETY FOR PATRONS by REMOVING ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC from proximity of families AND children waiting to participate in Nightmare on Grayson's Haunted House. Nightmare on Grayson has verbally offered the above ammended Street Closure Request as a COMPROMISE to the Pearl Brewery Developers and was REJECTED. This ammended Request was also submitted to; San Antonio City Council, San Antonio Mayors Office, San Antonio Public Works Traffic Engineers Office, San Antonio Department of Development Services, and is pending review.