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Redevelopment Agency Of The City Of San Leandro v ,~, ,~ ~ - r: R d~,v ~ ~en ~ ~ Ftnanctal Transactions Report .' ~ . _ w _ ~ ~ . ~~~~~~ ...',. ~~:~~ Achievement Information (Unaudited) exist in the West San Leandro industrial area. i In partnership with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, the Agency began { work on a strategy for the industrial area. In FY 2008-09, meetings were held in five industrial areas (Adams, Davis/Doolittle, Fairway/Catalina, Washington/Alvarado, and Kaiser) to determine how the Agency can best serve industrial businesses. ~ The Agency implemented an Industrial Competitiveness Grant program to provide technical assistance as well as funding for capital improvements which assist manufacturers and other industrial businesses in increasing energy efficiencies, thereby reducing their costs. This not only meets the City goal of green house gas emissions reduction, but also assists businesses in remaining competitive. Construction was completed on the Doolittle Drive/Airport Gateway streetscape enhancement project which included new landscaping, improvements to existing medians, new streetlights, the placement of monuments to mark city entries and the relocation of traffic signals on Doolittle Drive from Davis Street north to 98th Avenue in Oakland. In May 2009, the Agency approved the purchase of 2512 Davis Street, a parcel required for the development of Eden Road. The development of Eden Road is intended to improve traffic circulation at the Davis/Doolittle intersection. Nor-Cal Supply, an independently owned and operated metal fabrication business on Doolittle Drive, completed a successful fagade improvement which included the installation of galvanized steel gutters, painting of the entire building with a four color scheme, and new signage and lighting. The Agency assisted with the design and contributed to this project. The Agency assisted with the design of improvements to the exterior of the San Leandro Car Wash on MacArthur Boulevard which included new paint, signage : and landscaping. The property owner has painted the building and demolished the old signage without financial assistance from the Agency. In 2008-09 the Agency provided $140,000 in funding for the San Leandro LINKS shuttle which transports employees between industrial businesses and the Downtown San Leandro BART Station. Ridership of the shuttle continues to be strong. Grants have been secured for the next three fiscal years which will result in a decrease to Agency contribution. Achievement Information (Unaudited) Page 5 12/17/2009