From: Stanford.

Jason
To: Herrera. Sebastian (CMG-Austin)
Cc: Mike RoHins; Varahese. Lesley
Subject: RE: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 2:04:00 PM

The chamber, as per usual in any deal of this type, would be submitting the response to the REP. Its
my understanding that this is confidential for competitive reasons, but in any case the Mayors
office is not the right place for your request. If you would like Mike Rollins to turn you down himself,
he is copied on this email.

From: Hertera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin) I

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <iason.stanford@austintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application
to Amazon for their HQ2? think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights
what the city is offering. Id apprecite working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Henera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933
Ii,
I: twitter.com/$ebasAherrera
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W: 5l2tech.com
From: Mike Rollins
To: Stanford, Jason
Subject: RE: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:52:17 PM

The chamber has been submitting proposals on behalf of the many partners involved. No problem
on questions.

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.322.5615 I mrollins@austinchamber.com

Austus Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 I austinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/austinchamber
flNl1TER: twitter.com/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanford@austintexas.govJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:49 PM
To: Mike Rollins <Mrollins@jaustinchamber.com>
Subject: RE: Amazon H02

So its confidential for competitive reasons. Who exactly submits the response? The City of Austin?
The Chamber?

Sorry for the questions. These nuances help answer the reporter in a way that benefits all of us.

From: Mike Rollins [mpilto:MrollinscJaustinchamber.comJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Stantord, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: RE: Amazon HQ2

Communities will use the info to fine tune a better proposal so it is important for competitive
reasons to keep it confidential plus I dont believe the city will be submitting the proposal. It will
take more partnerships than just the city to be successful. Real estate, other entities that provide
value to the project will be involved.

Michael W. Rollins, CCE President

512.322.5615 I mrpllins(8)austinchpmber.cpm

Austin Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 I austinchamber,com
CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebookcom/austinchamber
TWITTER: twittercom/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.ov]

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Mike Rollins <MroIIinsaustinchamber.com>
Subject: RE: Amazon HU2

Please help me understand who requires the confidentiality only so I can explain to the reporter why
he cant see the response.

From: Mike Rollins [mailto:Mrollinsaustinchamber.comJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:29 PM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: RE: Amazon HU2

Jason,

Rereading this it appears he wants you to tell him what the city will submit. The answer should be
the proposal is not due until Oct 19 anyway. It is confidential info until such time the company
decides on Austin as a location then it becomes a public process.

Mike

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.322.5615 I mrplIinspustinchamber.cpm

Austin Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 austinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: tacebookcom/austinchamber
TWITTER: twitter.com/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanfordiaustintexas.govJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:18 AM
To: Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adleraustintexas.gov>; Varghese, Lesley
<Lesley.Vareheseaustintexas.gov>; Mike Rollins <Mrollinspustinchpmber.com>
Subject: 1W: Amazon H02
Please advise.

From: Hettera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin) I

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon H02

Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application
to Amazon for their HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights
what the city is offering. Id apprecite working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Herrera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933
E:
T: twitter.com/SebasAherrera
W: statesman.com
W: mystatesman.com
W: 51 2tech.com
From: Stanford, Jason
To: Mike Rollins
Subject: RE: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:48:00 PM

So its confidential for competitive reasons. Who exactly submits the response? The City of Austin?
The Chamber?

Sorry for the questions. These nuances help answer the reporter in a way that benefits all of us.

From: Mike Rollins [mailto:Mrollins@austinchamber.comj

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanford@austintexas.gov>
Subject: RE: Amazon H02

Communities will use the info to fine tune a better proposal so it is important for competitive
reasons to keep it confidential plus I dont believe the city will be submitting the proposal. It will
take more partnerships than just the city to be successful. Real estate, other entities that provide
value to the project will be involved.

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.322.5615 I mrollinstaiaustinchamber.com

Austin Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.473.9615 austinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebook com/austinchamber

TWITTER: twitter.com/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.ovJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Mike Rollins <Mrollins(aaustinchamber.com>
Subject: RE: Amazon H2

Please help me understand who requires the confidentiality only so I can explain to the reporter why
he cant see the response.

From: Mike Rollins [mailto:Mrollinsaustinchamber.comJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:29 PM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: RE: Amazon HU2
Jason,

Rereading this it appears he wants you to tell him what the city will submit. The answer should be
the proposal is not due until Oct 19 anyway. It is confidential info until such time the company
decides on Austin as a location then it becomes a public process.

Mike

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.3225615 I mrollins(aaustinchamber.com

Austin Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 I austinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebookcom/austinchamber
TWITtER: twittercom/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanforth&austintexas.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:18 AM
To: Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adlereaustintexas.gov>; Varghese, Lesley
<Lesley.VargheseSaustintexas.gov>; Mike Rollins <MrollinsEaustinchamber.com>
Subject: FW: Amazon H02

Please advise.

From: Herrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin) I

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanford@austintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application
to Amazon for their HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights
what the city is offering. Id apprecite working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Herrera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 5. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933

T: twitter.com/$ebasAherrera
W: statesman.com
W: mvstatesman.com
W: 5l2tech.com
From: Mike Rollins
To: Stanford, Jason
Subject: RE: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:36:38 PM

Communities will use the info to fine tune a better proposal so it is important for competitive
reasons to keep it confidential plus I dont believe the city will be submitting the proposal. It will
take more partnerships than just the city to be successful. Real estate, other entities that provide
value to the project will be involved.

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.322.5615 I mrollins(pustinchpmber.com

Austin Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 I austjnchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/austinchamber
TWITTER: twittercom/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanford@austintexas.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:33 PM
To: Mike Rollins <Mrollins@austinchamber.com>
Subject: RE: Amazon H02

Please help me understand who requires the confidentiality only so I can explain to the reporter why
he cant see the response.

From: Mike Rollins [maiIto:Mrollinscaustinchamber.comJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:29 PM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.StanfordJaustintexas.gov>
Subject: RE: Amazon HO.2

Jason,

Rereading this it appears he wants you to tell him what the city will submit. The answer should be
the proposal is not due until Oct 19 anyway. It is confidential info until such time the company
decides on Austin as a location then it becomes a public process.

Mike

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.322.5615 I mrollins@austinchamber.com
Austin Chamber of Commerce
535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 I pustinchpmber.cpm

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: Iacebook.com/austinchamber
TJVITTER: twittercom/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailtoJason.Stanfordaustintexas.govj

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:18 AM
To: Mayor Adler <Mayor.AdIeraustintexas.eov>; Varghese, Lesley
<Lesley.Varheseaustintexas.gov>; Mike Rollins <Mrollinsaustinchamber.com>
Subject: EW: Amazon H02

Please advise.

From: Hetrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin) I

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application
to Amazon for their HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights
what the city is offering. Id apprecite working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Herrera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933
E:
T: twitter.corn/SebasAherrera
W: statesman.com
W: mystatesman.com
W: Sl2tech.com
From: Stanford, Jason
To: Mike Rollins
Subject: RE: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:32:00 PM

Please help me understand who requires the confidentiality only so I can explain to the reporter why
he cant see the response.

From: Mike Rollins {mailto:Mrollins@austinchamber.coml

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:29 PM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanford@austintexas.gov>
Subject: RE: Amazon H02

Jason,

Rereading this it appears he wants you to tell him what the city will submit. The answer should be
the proposal is not due until Oct 19 anyway. It is confidential info until such time the company
decides on Austin as a location then it becomes a public process.

Mike

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.322.5615 I mrollins(8austinchamber,com

Austin Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 I pustinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/austinchamber
TWITTER: twitter.com/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.govJ

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:18 AM
To: Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adleraustintexas.gov>; Varghese, Lesley
<Lesley.Vargheseaustintexas.gov>; Mike Rollins <Mrollinsaustinchamber,com>
Subject: FW: Amazon HQ2

Please advise.

From: Herrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin)

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2
Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application
to Amazon for their HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights
what the city is offering. Id apprecite working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Herrera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933
E:
T: twitter.cpm/$ebasAherrerp
W: statesman.com
W: mystatesman,com
W: Sl2tech.com
From: Mike Rollins
To: Stanford. Jason
Subject: RE: FW: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:29:58 PM

Just reread and sent you new email.

Michael W. Rollins, CCE President

512.322.5615 mrollins@austinchamber.com

Austin Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 austinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebook.comlaustinchamber
TWITTER: twitter.com/austinchamber

Original Message
From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanford(austintexas.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:28 PM
To: Mike Rollins <Mrollins@austinchamber.com>
Cc: Varghese, Lesley <LesIey.Vargheseaustintexas.gov>; Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adleraustintexas.gov>;
Charisse <cbodisch@austinchamber.com>
Subject: RE: FW: Amazon HQ2

The reporter is asking for Austins response to the RFP.

Original Message
From: Mike Rollins [mailto:Mrollins@austinchamher.comj
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:07 PM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Cc: Varghese, Lesley <Lesley.Vargheseaustintexas.gov>; Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adleraustintexas.gov>;
Charisse <cbodisch@austinchamber.com>
Subject: Re: FW: Amazon HQ2

Jason

If I understand the question correctly, the answer is that Amazon has made public on their website the Rf P that
asked all interested communities to complete and submit. Sorry if I am missing something.

Mike

On Sep 12, 2017 11:17 AM, Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov> wrote:

Please advise.

From: Herrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin)

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application to Amazon for their
KQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights what the city is offering. Id apprecite
working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Hen-era
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 76704

0: 512.912.5933
E: >
T: twitter.comlSebasAherrera<http://twiffer.comlSebasAherrera>
W: statesman.com<http ://statesman.com>
W: mystatesman.com<http://mvstatesman.com>
W: Sl2tech.com<http://Sl2tech.com>
From: Mike Rollins
To: Stanford, Jason
Subject: RE: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:29:34 PM

Jason,

Rereading this it appears he wants you to tell him what the city will submit. The answer should be
the proposal is not due until Oct 19 anyway. It is confidential info until such time the company
decides on Austin as a location then it becomes a public process.

Mike

Michael W. Rollins, CCE I President

512.322.5615 I mrollins8)austinchamber.cpm

Austsn Chamber of Commerce

535 East 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Fax: 512.478.9615 I austinchamber.com

CONNECT. IMPACT. PROSPER.

FACEBOOK: facebookcorn/austinchamber
TVIlTTER: twittercom/austinchamber

From: Stanford, Jason [mailto:Jason.Stanford@austintexas.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:18 AM
To: Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adler@austintexas.gov>; Varghese, Lesley
<Lesley.Varghese@austintexas.gov>; Mike Rollins <Mrollins@austinchamber.com>
Subject: FW: Amazon H02

Please advise.

From: Herrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin) I

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application
to Amazon for their HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights
what the city is offering. Id apprecite working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Herrera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933

T: twitter.corn/$ebasAherrera
W: statesman.com
W: mystatesman.com
W: 51 2tech.com
From: Stanford. Jason
To: Mike Rollins
Cc: Varahese, Leslev; Mayor Adler; Charis5e
Subject: RE; FW: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:28:00 PM

The reporter is asking for Austins response to the RF P.

Original Message
From: Mike Rollins [mailto;Mrol lins@austinchamher.comJ
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:07 PM
To; Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Cc; Varghese, Lesley <Lesley.Vargheseaustintexas.gov>; Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adleraustintexas.gov>;
Charisse <cbodisch@austinchamber.com>
Subject; Re; FW: Amazon HQ2

Jason

If I understand the question correctly, the answer is that Amazon has made public on their website the RFP that
asked all interested communities to complete and submit. Sorry if I am missing something.

Mike

On Sep 12, 2017 11:17 AM, Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov> wrote;

Please advise.

From; Herrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin) I

Sent; Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To; Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject; Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Im wondering; whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application to Amazon for their
HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights what the city is offering. Id apprecite
working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Herrera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933
>

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From: Stanford, Jason
To: Mike Rollins
Cc: Varphese, Leslev; Mayor Adler; Charisse
Subject: RE: FW: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 1:28:00 PM

The reporter is asking for Austins response to the RFP.

Original Message
From: Mike Rollins [mailto:Mrollins@austinchpmher,cpm]
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:07 PM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Cc: Varghese, Lesley <Les1ey.Vargheseaustintexas.gov>; Mayor Adler <Mayor.Adleraustintexas.gov>;
Charisse <cbodisch@austinchamber.com>
Subject: Re: FW: Amazon HQ2

Jason

If I understand the question correctly, the answer is that Amazon has made public on their website the RFP that
asked all interested communities to complete and submit. Sorry if I am missing something.

Mike

On Sep 12, 2017 11:17 AM, Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov> wrote:

Please advise.

From: Herrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin) I

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanfordaustintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Im wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application to Amazon for their
HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights what the city is offering. Id apprecite
working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian Herrera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933
lz:
T: twitter.com!SebasAherrera<http://twitter.com/SebasAherrera>
W: statesman.com<http://statesman.com>
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W: 5 l2tech.com<http://5 I 2tech.com>
From: Stanford. Jason
To: Mayor Adler; Varohese, Leslev; mrollinsaustinchamber.com
Subject: FW: Amazon HQ2
Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:17:50 AM

Please advise.

From: Herrera, Sebastian (CMG-Austin)

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 11:15 AM
To: Stanford, Jason <Jason.Stanford@austintexas.gov>
Subject: Amazon HQ2

Hey Jason,

Pm wondering: whats the possibility of you guys sending me a copy of the citys application
to Amazon for their HQ2? I think it could make for a really interesting article that highlights
what the city is offering. Id apprecite working with the city on this.

Please let me know at your earliest conviniance if that will be possible.

Best,

Sebastian HelTera
Austin American-Statesman Reporter
305 S. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704

0: 512.912.5933
E:
T: twitter.corn/SebasAherrera
W: statesman.com
W: mystatesman.com
W: 5l2tech.com