How is BID a funded? BIDs are funded through self-assessment on properties within the BIDs boundaries. Affected property owners determine the amount of assessment according to services desired and their overall affordability.

How are BID funds to be collected? Funds flow from property owners to the BID via the Alameda County Assessors Office. Important to note is that BID funds cannot be diverted to any use, other than as designated by property owners according to a predetermined management plan for the district.

Who is organizing the BID campaign? The Airport Area Business Association Board of Directors, under the leadership of Executive Director Debbie Hauser, is taking the lead in guiding this process.

The numbers. Only one is important to consider: 51. A majority vote of 51% of property owners within BID boundaries is needed to approve the BID.

CAN WE COUNT ON YOUR VOTE?

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a property tax assessment that property owners vote to place upon themselves within a clearly defined geographic area established for the purpose of providing specific and needed services that are poorly administered or not provided by local government. Oakland already has several BIDs, including in Uptown, Downtown, Montclair, Temescal, Telegraph, Rockridge, and Lakeshore areas of the city. Why do so many other areas in Oakland and around the country have their own BIDs? Because local business knows a BID is good for business, and the best way to exert local control and create effective partnerships for the future. Forming a BID is to reject the status quo and take positive steps toward genuine improvement.

A BID will help ensure the Hegenberger Corridor is:

through increased private patrol provided by the Security Advisory Group (SAG)

through trash and graffiti removal provided by the Maintenance Advisory Group (MAG)

through marketing and promotion provided by the Business Attraction Group (BAG)

Don Shaver, LBA Realty

Robert Alvarado, Northern California Carpenters Regional Council

Ed Fitzpatrick, Coliseum Lexus of Oakland

Richard & Ben Weinstein, Citrine Advisors

Mickey Isen, Kennedy Wilson

Councilmember Larry Reid District 7 Leadership

YES! You can count on me. I support Airport Area BID formation Property Owner Name Address Phone Number E-Mail Address Specific improvements sought through BID implementation:

Yes, I am able to support BID formation through a Seed Capital contribution that is reimbursable through first year assessments should the BID be passed by a majority of property owner votes.