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Neighborhood Outreach Summary Attachment D September 22, 2002 Enot FedExGround, What? Neighbors inquired if the project would go forward without FedEx Ground. Russ indicated that they have been approached by a user about building a 300,000 square foot distribution facility but that alternative would be more imposing on the area than the currently proposed use and would only be pursued if the current subdivision plan is not approved. Staff stated that, although the potential alternative use described by the developer may not require City Council approval, it would be subject to site plan review, which may require a traffic study and subsequent mitigation. It could also be kicked up to the site development subcommission. Russ also pointed out the fact that the site sits next to the Waste Management transfer station, is in an adopted redevelopment area and is zoned for and thereby limited to industrial use. He stated, their objective is to create "win -win" projects with greater benefits to the community than burdens. He also pointed out that FedEx Ground's early commitments have made it possible to finally develop an unproductive site in an undesirable area into a modern "Eco-industrial" business park. In addition to the over $6 million dollars the project will generate for the City in fees and tax increment, FedEx Ground is fronting half of the $400,000+ shortfall to complete the traffic mitigation measures now rather than wait for the traffic congestion to get worse. Tax Increment Revenue Allocation The residents of West San Leandro have to contend with the 880 freeway, Waste Management, the sewage plant, etc. West San Leandro generates revenues for the City, yet the money is often spent elsewhere. Money Should Stay in District 6: Tax increment money will be generated by the proposed project. The neighbors would like a condition of approval to provide that those revenues are reinvested in the form of improvements to District 6. Because the project is in a redevelopment area, 100% of the revenues go back to the redevelopment agency. Russ pointed out that, although it sounds nice to have a 100% bedroom community, from a economic standpoint it is impossible. Business revenues are necessary to support a city and to provide jobs. Russ agreed that the tax increment dollars generated by the project should Qo primarily to improvements in the local community to benefit residents and businesses alike in District 6. He pointed out, however, that the City's budget process of where and how to allocate those funds is not being decided as a result of this project. The approval of the project just gets the "new money" into the City. The next step is to lobby the City to allocate those funds back to S U L L I V A N •cornm uniccrti ons Call Toll Free: 888.SPEA.K.2U Email:Sullivan@SullivanCommunications.com Page 4of5