Downtown Oakland Association Organization Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2013 12:30 p.m.

. 5 Star City Center Conference Center - 500 12th Street Suite 201
1. Introductions 2. Public comment and announcements 3. Hardship reimbursement requests, recommendation to board a. Youth Radio b. First Church of Christ, Scientist 4. Other Action Item Action Item

BROWN ACT: Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. The Corporation posts agendas with the City at 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, #101. Action may not be taken on items not posted on the agenda. Copies of the agenda are available from the Downtown Oakland Association at 388 19th Street, Oakland, CA 94612. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, notify our office at 510 238-1122 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 388 19th Street Oakland, California 94612 DOA Phone 510.238.1122 LMUDA Phone 510.452.4529 Fax 510.452.4530 info@downtownoakland.org www.downtownoakland.org info@lakemerritt-uptown.org www.lakemerritt-uptown.org

HARDSHIP REIMBURSEMENT POLICY APPLICATION FORMS FOR DOWNTOWN OAKLAND ASSOCIATION - COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT
November 2008 The following form shall be used by Downtown Oakland Association CBD assessed property owners interested in applying for a Hardship Reimbursement. Please fill out the form completely and review the attached policy for clarification of eligibility with this program. 1. Name of Applicant Property Owner Company: _First Church of Christ, Scientist, Oakland______________________________________ 2. Name of Owner or Authorized Rep: Board President Angela Hunnicutt, 510522-3732 or hunnicutt143@gmail.com 3. Street Address of Applicant Property Owner: ___1701_Franklin Street________________________________________________________ 4. Parcel(s) requested to be reimbursed for Downtown Oakland CBD assessments this year: ____8-623-7_________________________________________________________________ 5. Amount of Assessment Paid this Year: _____$4,651.30_________________________ (Please show proof of CBD payment made to County) 6. Amount Requested to be reimbursed through the Hardship Policy: (Partial, full, etc.) $4,186.17 (90%)_____________________________________________ 7. Reason for Request: (Please use one of the rationale identified in policy) (3) The Organization/Executive Committee shall make its recommendations to the full Board of Directors based upon the following criteria: a. Determination that the request for reimbursement relief is based upon genuine economic hardship and inability to afford the CBDs annual costs; and WHEREAS the Downtown Oakland Association seeks to improve the downtown area with the special benefits funded from the new CBD, however, does not seek to create hardship for disabled, senior or other individuals, non-profit/tax-exempt organizations or those property owners who currently lack the means to pay into the Downtown Oakland

Community Benefit District Reason for request for Hardship reimbursement from the Downtown Oakland Association: 1. The assessment amount is an increase in excess of 850% from 2008 (prior to this Special District). 2. The current membership is less than 25 and, as a result, monthly net income versus expenses is negative. 3. Because the church sits on a corner lot, the linear footage calculation/ cost is based on footage on both 17th Street and Franklin. We are a small membership working to maintain a large historic building. 5. The building is used about six hours per week for church services only four hours of which are on weekdays. 6. In recent years in order to comply with local ordinances, we have incurred major expenses to have the building retrofitted for earthquake safety. Recommendation for documentation by the DOA Organization Committee: Request for Documentation by Organization Committee: Last 2 year tax returns: List of properties owned within or outside of Downtown Last 2 years operating statements for each parcel Most current 2 years of bank statements on parcel Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No

Organization Committee Recommendation: ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Board Action: Date of Action: Comments: