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Project Frog Pond
There's something fishy about "Project Frog Pond"(see attached - Project Frog Pond)
and the way Aquasox ownership and the government operate
without public oversight.
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1-26-2024 2:43pm
From: Chad Volpe chadvolpe@ gmail.com
To: Cassie Franklin Dan Eernissee
Cc: Pat Filippone
Mayor Cassie and Dan,
As discussed with Dan on Tuesday, attached is the “warning” letter we received from MLB. This was unexpected, and we have until September 30 to respond.
We're happy to discuss with you at any time, and hopefully our meeting on the 23rd lays the groundwork and timeline for us to respond appropriately to them.
Thanks,
Chad
From: Baldino, Kayla kayla.baldino@ mlb.com
Date: Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Subject: MLB PDL Compliance Plan Approval Letter (Everett AquaSox)
To: Chad Volpe chadvolpe@ gmail.com
Cc: Brumm, Chris chris.brumm@ mlb.com, Sword, Morgan morgan.sword@ mlb.com, Woodfork, Peter peter.woodfork@ mlb.com, Seymour, Fred fred.seymour@ mlb.com, LaCassa, Mike mike.lacassa@ mlb.com, Meginniss, Briana Briana.Meginniss@ mlb.com, Warren, Sabrina sabrina.warren@ mlb.com,
Justin Toole [Seattle Mariners] jtoole@ mariners.com
On behalf of Chris Brumm, please see the attached letter.
Best regards,
Kayla Baldino
Administrative Assistant, Legal
1271 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10020
kayla.baldino@mlb.com
Download Major League Baseball Everett AquaSox Facilities Follow Up Letter
Source Major League Baseball
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April 22, 2022
From: Charlton Volpe chadvolpe@ gmail.com
To: Cassie Franklin; Nick Harper; Lori Cummengs; Dan Eernissee
CC: thomas volpe; Pat Filippone
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin received an email and a copy of the attachment, - "Project Frog Pond," - on April 22nd 2022 via an email from Charlton Volpe, AquaSox President on the Player Development League (PDL) License.
The email was also sent directly to Nick Harper, former Deputy Mayor of the City of Everett, Lori Cummings, City of Everett Senior Executive Director, Dan Eernissee, City of Everett Director of Economic Development.
The "Project Frog Pond" attachment from Charlton Volpe, was CC'd to Thomas Volpe, principal owner, 7th Inning Stretch, LLC, and Pat Filippone, President of the Aquasox and President of 7th Inning Stretch, LLC.
Mayor Cassie,
I hope all is well with you.
As we discussed during our meeting, please find attached a DRAFT of a timeline and responsibilities document that lays out the next few months for what we are calling "Project Frog Pond". Please let us know if you or anyone on your team have any comments, questions or additions, and we obviously want to make sure this aligns with how you see the project progressing and the necessary community and political steps. We are happy to have a call/videoconference to discuss live if that would be easier.
We look forward to continuing to work with you and your team as we pursue this project for the city of Everett.
Thank you,
Chad
"Project Frog Pond"
"Project Frog Pond" appeared in an email on April 22, 2022 saying:"AquaSox to conduct meetings" with select "Council members as chosen by Mayor's Office"
Part of the monthly schedule follows:
April 2022
Community Attributes commences economic impact analysis
Mayor's Office
May 2022
AquaSox ownership to meet with 2-4 City Council members
(as chosen by Mayor's Office) Mayor's Office to facilitate introductions;
AquaSox to conduct meetings
Community Attributes continues economic impact analysis; AquaSox provide information/data as needed
Mayor's Office and AquaSox
Begin drafting a project working document/presentation which outlines the entire multi-purpose family entertainment venue project to be used in meeting with relevant parties in the community
AquaSox
June 2022
AquaSox ownership to meet with remaining City Council members and other opinion leaders in the community
AquaSox with help/intros from Mayor's Office
Community Attributes finalizes economic impact analysis
Mayor's Office
Assemble public relations (PR) strategy
AquaSox in conjunction with Mayor's Office
Discuss with Seattle Mariners on specifically how/when to get them involved
as Project Frog Pond becomes public (e.g. letters, visits, etc.)
AquaSox
July 2022
Launch PR initiative about Project Frog Pond
AquaSox and Mayor's Office
Present specific Project Frog Pond proposal to City Council for initial review and approval
AquaSox in conjunction with Mayor's Office
August 2022
Assemble any needed working groups or other entities to continue Project Frog Pond process pending the votes and approvals from City Council or other entities/ boards
AquaSox and Mayor's Office
On April 22, 2022, "Project Frog Pond" was sent by Charlton Volpe, AquaSox President on the Player Development League (PDL) License, to Cassie Franklin, Mayor of Everett, and cc'd to prominent City of Everett and AquaSox officials. (see attached- [EXTERNAL] Everett AquaSox - DRAFT of Timeline and Responsibilities).
Download AquaSox and Mayor Drafting Project Frog Pond
There's something fishy about the MLB and Mayor Franklin, who, on January 07, 2021, contacted Dr. Saltzman, Superintendent of the Everett Public School District as a special favor to Chris Mefford, President & CEO of Community Attributes Inc. regarding Garry Clark, a candidate for CEO of the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County. (attached FW_ Garry Clark and Mayor Franklin contact into)
Download Mayor Favor for Community Attributes Inc.
That seems a little fishy since Community Attributes Inc. did the economic study for the Mariners, the Aquasox, and the City of Everett in 2022.
Community Attributes Inc. is mentioned multiple times as an important part of "Project Frog Pond."
As "Project Frog Pond," recommended.
"Discuss with Seattle Mariners on specifically
how/when to get them involved as Project Frog Pond becomes public (e.g. letters, visits, etc.)"
As scheduled, in September, 2022, John W. Stanton, chairman of the Seattle Mariners Baseball Club, publicized a letter supporting a stadium study by Snohomish County and the City of Everett and endorsed wealthy Key Principal Thomas Volpe of the 7th Inning Stretch, LLC.
Download Snohomish County and the City of Everett Joint Resolution 22056 signed September 28, 2022
There's also something fishy about an Everett AquaSox Owner Pat Filippone, the Everett AquaSox General Manager Danny Tetzlaff, and Charlton Volpe, AquaSox PDL License President
congratulating the Mayor and City of Everett staff (attached - [EXTERNAL] RE_ Thank you!).
Download AquaSox General Manager, PDL President, and 7th Inning Stretch LLC President thanks the Mayor and staff
It's fishy because it took place one day after the Everett Outdoor Multipurpose Facility Downtown Project was chosen over Everett AquaSox Funko Field Renovation DEIS Scenario #1,
at an additional cost to taxpayers of $80 to $100 million or more. (attached -- Project Frog Pond, Re $29,431,281 $39,341,332 $137,888,124 $117,500,000 - Proj).
Download Everett Council President Donald Schwab silence and non transparency
And there's something fishy about Charlton Volpe, AquaSox PDL License President, faciliting additional "update on our project" meetings between Peter Woodfork, Major League Baseball (MLB) Senior Vice President, Minor League Operations & Development, and Cassie Franklin, Mayor of Everett, Washington. (see attached _EXTERNAL__Re-Connecting_-_Everett_MLB)
Download Major League Baseball (MLB) Senior Vice President and Mayor Executing Project Frog Pond
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Project Frog Pond Downloads
Download Project Frog PondSource City of Everett
Download AquaSox and Mayor Drafting Project Frog Pond
Source City of Everett
Download Mayor Favor for Community Attributes Inc.
Source City of Everett
Download Snohomish County and the City of Everett Joint Resolution 22056 signed September 28, 2022
Source Snohomish County Council, Snohomish County Executive,
City of Everett, Washington, Snohomish County Washington
Download AquaSox General Manager, PDL President, and 7th Inning Stretch LLC President thanks the Mayor and staff
Source City of Everett
Download Everett City Council President Donald Schwab silence and non transparency
Source Everett City Council President Donald Schwab email.
Download Major League Baseball (MLB) Senior Vice President and Mayor Executing Project Frog Pond
Source City of Everett
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1-26-2024 2:43pm
From: Chad Volpe chadvolpe@ gmail.com
To: Cassie Franklin Dan Eernissee
Cc: Pat Filippone
Mayor Cassie and Dan,
As discussed with Dan on Tuesday, attached is the “warning” letter we received from MLB. This was unexpected, and we have until September 30 to respond.
We're happy to discuss with you at any time, and hopefully our meeting on the 23rd lays the groundwork and timeline for us to respond appropriately to them.
Thanks,
Chad
From: Baldino, Kayla kayla.baldino@ mlb.com
Date: Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Subject: MLB PDL Compliance Plan Approval Letter (Everett AquaSox)
To: Chad Volpe chadvolpe@ gmail.com
Cc: Brumm, Chris chris.brumm@ mlb.com, Sword, Morgan morgan.sword@ mlb.com, Woodfork, Peter peter.woodfork@ mlb.com, Seymour, Fred fred.seymour@ mlb.com, LaCassa, Mike mike.lacassa@ mlb.com, Meginniss, Briana Briana.Meginniss@ mlb.com, Warren, Sabrina sabrina.warren@ mlb.com,
Justin Toole [Seattle Mariners] jtoole@ mariners.com
On behalf of Chris Brumm, please see the attached letter.
Best regards,
Kayla
Kayla Baldino
Administrative Assistant, Legal
1271 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10020
O: (212) 931-7726 | C: (516) 680-2601
kayla.baldino@mlb.com
Download MLB PDL Facility Standards Compliance Deferral FollowUp Everett AquaSox
Source City of Everett
Download Everett AquaSox Facilities Follow Up Letter
Source Major League Baseball
8-3-2023 753AM
From: Chad Volpe chadvolpe@ gmail.com
To: Cassie Franklin Dan Eernissee Scott Pattison
Cc: Pat Filippone
Mayor Cassie, Dan, Scott
Please find below and attached MLB's response letter to us with regards to the compliance plan we had submitted in late November. We are still trying to understand some of the nuances and requirements they have in the letter, and I'm hoping to speak with MLB first thing next week to get some clarification and information.
I know we have our group catch-up on Tuesday, but let me know if anyone has any questions ahead of that discussion and I can be available to speak.
Scott - feel free to pass along to SOJ as well.
Thanks,
Chad
Date: Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Subject: MLB PDL Compliance Plan Approval Letter (Everett AquaSox)
To: Chad Volpe
Cc: Brumm, Chris chris.brumm@ mlb.com, Sword, Morgan morgan.sword@ mlb.com, Woodfork, Peter peter.woodfork@ mlb.com, Seymour, Fred fred.seymour@ mlb.com, LaCassa, Mike mike.lacassa@ mlb.com, Meginniss, Briana Briana.Meginniss@ mlb.com, Warren, Sabrina sabrina.warren@ mlb.com,
Justin Toole [Seattle Mariners] jtoole@ mariners.com
Source City of Everett
Download Compliance Plan Approval Letter Everett AquaSox
Source Major League Baseball
Download MLB PDL Facility Standards Compliance Deferral FollowUp Everett AquaSox
Source City of Everett
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