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Wine Tastings, expansion of the web-based Industrial Directory and support of the San Leandro map. The Committee discussed the amount of City Staff time dedicated to the proposed Chamber Programs and ways to measure the success of these programs. Recommendation: Direct the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce for up to $46,600 in FY 2009-10 to assist them in implementing assistance programs that serve the business community. 4. Update on Commercial Facade Improvement Program Business Development Specialist Ricard updated the Committee on the recent activity within the Facade Improvement Program: • Grocery Outlet received a $16,758 forgivable loan equal to 50% of the cost of substantially improved landscaping at the project. • Los Pericos' will be adding four tables with green umbrellas and 16 chairs for approximately $7,000 of which the Agency will be reimbursing 50% or up to $3,500. • Tapioca Express will be adding five bistro tables and 15 chairs along with three blue umbrellas. The cost of the tables, chairs and umbrellas will be approximately $6,000 with the agency reimbursing 50% up to $3,000 • Sergio's Pizzeria will be adding 12 tables and 35-40 chairs along with five umbrellas. Staff is working with the property owner on pricing of these items but the Agency contribution shall not exceed $5,000 Ricard then informed the Committee that staff had received a Commercial Rehabilitation Loan application from Dan Dillman owner of Xzault Media and the Bal Theater for assistance in restoring the appearance of the Bal Theater. Mr. Dillman retained Hughes Construction Company to provide cost estimates, for a variety of repairs and upgrades. StafF reviewed the construction estimates, which totaled $1.7 million dollars, and felt that the following two items in particular were of the highest public good. The restoration of the marquee bid includes, new paint, replacement of the neon, and the installation of a new reader board for an estimated cost of $77,000 The installation of three new sets of ADA compliant entry doors for an estimated $40,000. Ricard recommended that the Committee approve $50,000 as a forgivable reimbursement loan in order assist in the restoration of the marquee and entry doors to the theater.