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Memorandum of Understanding Regarding The Child Care Facility in The Alameda at San Leandro Crossings Between and Among BRIDGE Housing Corporation, Davis Street Family Resource Center, Alameda County General Services Agency -Child Care Program, and 4C's of Alameda County, and the City of San Leandro ("Parties") Dated September 1, 2009 Background: Due to the significant need for childcare in downtown San Leandro, the Parties agree to pursue creation of a childcare center serving approximately 45 to 60 children located on the ground floor of The Alameda at San Leandro Crossings, a 100-unit low-income family apartment building to be developed by BRIDGE Housing Corporation. Operations for a childcare facility are expected to start concurrently with the opening of the residential building. The facility will affer all subsidized or a mix of subsidized and market-rate slots for children ages 2 %2 to 5. Responsibilities of Parties: BRIDGE Housing Corporation will: • Take the lead role to develop an initial design concept for the childcare center. • Construct an approximately 5,400 gross square foot warm shell with unfinished concrete floors, stubbed out plumbing and electrical, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and security system as well as approximately 3,400 square foot outdoor play area with rubberized mat and six surface parking spaces. • Assist in fundraising, assist City and DSFRC to prepare funding applications for tenant improvements as needed, and coordinate with DSFRC during build-out of tenant improvements. Provide a $1 per year ten year lease with two five year extensions for a possible total of twenty years. Davis Street Family Resource Center will: • Provide ongoing feedback to BRIDGE on the design • Coordinate with City to fundraise and prepare funding applications for tenant improvements. • Engage a staff person or third party consultant to develop a child care program, manage all governmental permitting processes, and oversee design and construction of tenant improvements and installation of furnishings. • Lead the Parties' efforts to secure funding for fixtures and ongoing operations. • Commit to operate the facility for a term no less than 10 years.