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MINUTES Page 9 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-September 19, 2005 comparison between the LINKS and Flex Shuttles and the possibility of charging a rider fee to generate revenue in future years. Vice Mayor Badger commented that the program income should match expenditures. He questioned the value of charging through farebox, noting that there are issues and costs involved in doing so, such as having bonded drivers. Vice Mayor Badger commented that a business could register the loudest protest by withholding payment of the BID assessment, and he pointed out that all businesses within the BID paid their assessments. He stated his support for the LINKS Shuttle service. Councilmember Stephens expressed concern that the budget information provided does not give a clear picture of the program's finances. He stated that he would support the reformation of the BID on the condition that the financial data provided to the Council in subsequent years includes the budgeted revenues and expenditures for the previous year, the actual revenues and expenditures for the previous year, and the proposed budget for the upcoming year. He also requested a balance sheet showing the operation's assets, liabilities, receivables and payables. Mayor Young expressed agreement with her colleagues' comments regarding the necessity for the Shuttle and stated that she feels the service has performed admirably. She indicated that she has lobbied heavily for the grants that the program has received from MTC and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Mayor Young stated that the LINKS Shuttle has been held up as a model program to other Bay Area communities, and San Leandro has a great reputation for its work in the smart growth arena. However, she cautioned that this type and level of grant funding will not continue indefinitely. Mayor Young commented that Mr. Jacobowitz is a very passionate speaker on the subject of taxes and fees, and she trusts that he believes the information that he has gathered from the local businesses is true and correct. She stated that although Mr. Jacobowitz and his wife are her friends, she has never discussed the BID with them. She expressed agreement with Councilmember Grant's suggestion to address service problems with AC Transit. Mayor Young suggested that the BID have a four-year sunset, so that future City Councils can re-examine the program and its funding. She expressed agreement with Councilmember Stephens' request for more complete financial data from the SLTMO. Councilmember Santos commented that the LINKS Shuttle program is important and must be continued. He commented regarding the serious traffic flow issues along the Davis Street corridor, and he noted that this program reduces traffic and air pollution by reducing the number of vehicles traveling along the corridor. Councilmember Santos pointed to the LINKS rider survey, noting that 27% of respondents would drive to work if the Shuttle was eliminated. . Ordinance No. 2005-017, an Ordinance Amending Title 2 of the San Leandro Municipal Code to Delete Chapter 15 and to Add a New Chapter 15 Establishing