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RECOMMENDED BUDGET STRATEGIES,1998-99 <br />There are six mandated elements of a General Plan. Three of the six elements <br />proposed for updating in 1998-99 are: 1) land use, 2) transportation, and 3) open <br />space/recreation. Additional funds in the amount of $300,000 will be budgeted in the <br />1999-2000 to complete the final three elements (noise, housing and safety) and the <br />EIR. If possible, the Noise Element may be updated in 1998-99. <br />The Land Use Element will be coordinated with the Transportation and Open Space <br />Elements. Particular emphasis will be placed on establishing policies regarding <br />sustainability and neighborhood preservation. San Leandro is in a unique position to <br />be a leader in creating a sustainable community that can serve as a model for the Bay <br />Area. <br />4. Funding Requirements for Doolittle Drive Entryway <br />The 1998-99 Budget Strategies recommend deferral of any allocation of funds to <br />make improvements from the Doolittle Drive/Adams Street intersection (near the <br />Oakland Airport) and extending south to Davis Street. The improvements are part of <br />the joint effort between the cities of Oakland, San Leandro, and the Port of Oakland <br />to enhance this gateway. The funds for this project will be utilized for monuments <br />and landscaping. Funds will be required in the 1999-2000 budget for elements of the <br />proj ect. <br />5. Development Support for the West San Leandro/MacArthur Boulevard <br />Redevelopment Survey Areas <br />The 1998-99 Budget Strategies recommend allocation of funds to begin work <br />associated with developing the West San Leandro/MacArthur Boulevard <br />Redevelopment Area. On November 6, 1995, the City Council approved the <br />designation of a Survey Area for this portion of the City, and in 1997, a Citizen <br />Advisory Committee for the Survey Area was formed to provide input and direction <br />from businesses and property owners regarding establishment of a Redevelopment <br />Project Area. The proposed advance from reserves to the Redevelopment Agency <br />will be utilized to prepare the required EIR, conduct a blight study, and prepare a <br />Redevelopment Plan. Scheduled repayment of the advance avoids the need for use of <br />1998-99 General Fund revenues. <br />6. Enhance Program Grant Funding <br />The 1998-99 Budget Strategies recommend creation of a Grant Writer position to <br />identify and pursue opportunities for grant funding on behalf of the entire <br />organization. There are a variety of grants available from Federal and State sources, <br />