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File Number: 14-529 <br /> The current BID, which funds approximately half of the LINKS Shuttle service, expired on <br /> June 30, 2014. In anticipation of the need to re-authorize the BID, City staff and the San <br /> Leandro Transportation Management Organization (SLTMO) engaged in an extensive <br /> process to re-evaluate the service to determine what changes would be needed to ensure that <br /> it best meets the needs of the West San Leandro industrial area. The proposal for <br /> re-authorization of the BID adjusts the BID rate and BID territory to match the plan for <br /> enhanced services that was previously presented to the City Council and the San Leandro <br /> business community. <br /> Service Updates <br /> After extensive outreach to businesses and in-depth work with transportation experts, City <br /> staff and the SLTMO propose to divide the LINKS route into two distinct loops. Proposed <br /> service enhancements include new service to Marina Boulevard, more frequent service with <br /> shorter headways, and reduced time required for a round-trip ride. The SLTMO is also <br /> working on other enhancements to assist riders including updated signage, benches and bus <br /> shelters and offering Wi-Fi and a digital tool that could allow riders to track the buses from <br /> their computers or phones. Re-authorization of the BID will also help businesses in the BID <br /> area to comply with new Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) regulations <br /> requiring businesses with 50 or more employees to provide commuter benefits to their <br /> employees. <br /> Proposed BID Assessment <br /> The proposed BID is a simple fee of$21 per employee, per year. This assessment will <br /> replace the existing methodology, which combines a base fee of$26.73 and a per-employee <br /> charge of$11.63. If approved, the BID will include businesses within one-quarter mile of the <br /> proposed LINKS route. Businesses within one-half mile of the San Leandro Downtown BART <br /> station will be excluded from the BID (see the attached map.) The proposed assessment <br /> would also exclude businesses with three or fewer employees, landlords, non-profit <br /> businesses and home-based businesses. The annual assessment would be collected along <br /> with the City's Business License tax. Annual assessments may be increased in an amount up <br /> to the increase, if any, of the Consumer Price Index: San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, All <br /> Urban Consumers. The proposed term of the BID is fifteen years. <br /> BID Process <br /> On October 20, 2014 the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. <br /> 2014-115) to re-establish the West San Leandro Shuttle Business Improvement District. On <br /> September 17, 2014 all affected businesses within the proposed BID boundaries were mailed <br /> a notice of the proposal to re-establish the BID. The packet included the following pieces in a <br /> City of San Leandro envelope stamped "PUBLIC NOTICE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT <br /> DISTRICT BID BALLOT" in red ink for emphasis. <br /> • BID Public Hearing Notice & Information Sheet <br /> • Map showing the shuttle route and the boundaries of the proposed BID <br /> • Copy of the Resolution of Intention, as required by law <br /> • Self-addressed protest card, as a convenience to those business owners that choose <br /> City of San Leandro Page 2 Printed on 12/9/2014 <br />