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Report on Agency Activities to Eliminate Blight Report on the Status of Agency Loans Report on Property Owned and Acquired by the Agency The San Leandro Redevelopment Agency was formed in 1960 to finance development projects and programs to eliminate economic stagnation and physical blight. The Agency's funding source is tax increment, which is a dedicated share of the growth in property tax within redevelopment project areas. San Leandro has three active redevelopment project areas: Plaza, West San Leandro/MacArthur Boulevard, and Alameda County-City of San Leandro, known as the Joint project area. Partnering with businesses, residents, and property owners, the Redevelopment Agency provides the private sector with financial and technical assistance to eliminate barriers to investment, stimulating economic growth. The Mayor and City Council serve as its Board of Directors and the City Manager as its Executive Director. The Office of Business Development in the City Manager's Office staffs the Redevelopment Agency with the assistance of Agency Counsel and contract technical services. Business Development manages the Agency's development projects and administers the three redevelopment plans. Business Development also supports two citizen committees, which advise the Agency Board. The Community Development Department assists with planning and housing programs for the Agency; the Engineering and Transportation Department helps implement the Agency's capital projects. Staff works with the Finance Department and other City departments to ensure all required state and federal reporting information is completed. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33080.1(d), additional selected accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2006-07 include the following economic development and housing activities: Economic Development • In the Plaza Project Area, public art, in the form of the San Leandro History Walk, was installed as part of the West Estudillo Pedestrian Enhancements project. This was the final phase of this major streetscape improvement project, which serves as a major pedestrian access to the downtown retail area.