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ALAMEDA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - SAN LEANDRO JOINT PROJECT AREA MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS JUNE 30, 2008 2007-08 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET SUMMARY Each of the following proposed programs and projects are consistent with the adopted Five-Year Implementation Plans for the Alameda County -San Leandro Joint Redevelopment Project. Economic Development The Business Development Program was expanded into an Economic Development Program for the Redevelopment Agency. The Agency began implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan and hired an economic development specialist to assist in the implementation of the Plan. The Commercial Property Improvement Program provided financial assistance in the form of construction loans and/or grants for architectural services. The Program offers a tiered system to encourage both small and large projects. Tenants and owners can receive up to $25,000 for the Awning, Sign and Paint Program (ASAP) to complete minor improvements, or up to $80,000 in the Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) for larger renovations. The Redevelopment Agency also provides a grant up to $10,000 towards architectural assistance to approved projects and helps the owner find a contractor. Marketing and Outreach funding continues to support the development and maintenance of the Redevelopment Agency website, marketing and informational materials for the existing business, commercial and residential property owners, for business attraction activities, and seasonal street banners. In addition, the funding supported community clean-up events. Public Imurovements For the Joint Project Area, placement of overhead utility lines underground and installing streetscape improvements along East 14~' Street was identified as critical to removing the visual blight associated with the redevelopment area. Funding was allocated toward the second phase of streetscape improvements along East 14~' Street which extends from 162"d Avenue to Hwy 238. Construction of the Ashland Community Transit Access Project (ACTAP) to improve the pedestrian linkage along 159' Avenue and Coelho Drive from East 14"' Street to the Bayfair Mall and BART Station was completed this year. Funding for the ACTAP project is derived from grants and funding from prior years. Funding for the reconnection costs associated with the utility undergrounding for the Lewelling Boulevard Streetscape Project was provided. Significant funding for land acquisition was included in the budget again this year. A new budget category, Capital Improvement Replacement Fund, was added to all Sub Areas to fund future replacement or upgrade of streetscape improvement items such as streetlights, benches, and bollards. 9