REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DISTRICT MANAGEMENT
COMPANY FOR THE DOWNTOWN
(SAN FRANCISCO) COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT -
ISSUED NOVEMBER 2019 – DUE DATE IS JANUARY 3^RD, 2020

The Downtown Community Benefit District (hereafter known as the "CBD" or the "DCBD") is seeking a qualified Executive Director or District Management Company to serve in the capacity of an overseer and administrator of the special benefit services performed in the district. These special benefit services are funded by the Downtown San Francisco Community Benefit District. Individuals, District management companies or their equivalent are encouraged to apply to administer and oversee the services of the DCBD.

Background:

The Downtown Community Benefit District (DCBD) is a pending public benefit corporation whose primary function is to administer the newly formed Downtown San Francisco Community Benefit District (CBD or District). The Downtown San Francisco Community Benefit District was approved by an overwhelming vote of the affected property owners in July 2019 and authorized by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors' action on July 16^th, 2019. The DCBD has a contract with the City of San Francisco to administer the revenues for this assessment district. The Fiscal Year 2019-20 revenues for the CBD is anticipated to generate approximately $4,000,000. This will be the first year of operation of the District.

The special benefit services funded by this CBD include maintaining cleanliness and order in the public rights of way, improving district identity, running the web site and all-district events, serving the corporations' administrative needs and advocating on behalf of the area's property owners, business owners, and residents. The CBD is a mandatory assessment district that funds special benefits or those services over and above what is currently provided by the City of San Francisco. The District includes all property owners within the boundaries of the attached map. The function of the CBD is also one of an advocacy organization that seeks to improve the

overall appearance of the office, retail and related residential building mix and public space improvements within the district.

The expectations for the administrative employment or contract for services for this position are as follows:

Experience required:

• Working with public benefit, non-profit corporation Board of Directors;
• Understanding assessment district law and Proposition 218 special benefit requirements;
• Demonstrated understanding of the workings of a district management corporation;
• Working independently without direct supervision;
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders (property owners, business owners, and residents);
• Ability to write as well as maintain records of the DCBD;
• Identify and pursue successful funding sources outside of the management corporation;
• General understanding of the City staff and Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco;
• Demonstrated experience in business attraction to commercial districts;
• Knowledge of accounting principles;
• Knowledge of property management;
• Knowledge of maintenance of the public rights of way;
• Ability to oversee, supervise, hire and fire vendors, contractors, sub-contractors, maintenance staff and office staff;
• Basic and intermediate computer and email skills;
• Hire, manage and supervise necessary Employees and staff;
• Ability to initially implement all of the above and other tasks required to ensure the success of the CBD;

Hours required:

The Executive Director or District Management Company shall be on site or on the job as many hours as necessary to properly perform the duties required, a minimum of 40 hours per week, normally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however, may include evening and weekend work.

Duration:

The Executive Director or District Management Company agreement shall commence on or about February 1^st, 2020 and remain in force until determined by the Board of Directors. The Board maintains the right to terminate the agreement or employment with 30 days

written notice, with or without cause, throughout the term of the agreement.

Pay:

The Executive Director or District Management Company's compensation is depended on related experience in this field.

Employment status:

The Executive Director or District Management Company shall be an "at will" employee or company with a 30-day termination clause. Individuals or CBD/BID District Management Companies or other BIDs management entities or partnerships with appropriate experience are encouraged to submit a response to this RFP. The DCBD management corporation will enter into an employment relationship with the selected candidate(s) or companies, based upon knowledge of the needs of this position. The main point of contact for the selected candidate or company shall be the President of the Corporation, Ms. Christine Mann or the Interim Administrator, Marco Li Mandri. Any individual hired as CEO or Executive Director shall be an at-will employee.

Expectations of the Selected Candidate or Company include but are not limited to:

I. IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES:

• Reviewing the Management District Plan to become knowledgeable of the "Management District Plan" and scope and depth of special benefit services voted upon by the property owners of each district. In that light, be prepared to oversee internal staff and/or contract providers for security, landscaping, sidewalk maintenance, etc., to ensure the highest level of services for the benefit of property owners, residents and businesses. Be knowledgeable of the limitations of the "special benefit services" as explained in Article XIII(D) of the State Constitution;
• Being available to Interface with district property owners, residents, businesses, visitors and City officials as necessary in response to the delivery of services;
• Regularly walking with the Operations Directors, Contractors and/or their respective staff members or employees to ensure the highest level of maintenance and order is provided;
• Ensuring that the Operations Director reports to the City immediately on any and all hazardous conditions in the public rights of way;
• Monitoring frequently the level of problematic issues in the public rights of way;
• Responding to constituent concerns with face to face interaction as quickly as possible;
• Responding to e-mails or inquiries by Board members or constituents with all due speed.
• Advising Board Committees on the implementation of strategies that promote the welfare of District residents, property owners, businesses, employees and community members;
• Developing and overseeing new programs and improvement projects, approved by the Board, to enhance the quality of the District
• Attracting business to the District.

II. CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

Board meetings, clerical, administrative and organizational support

1. Attend all Board and Executive Committee meetings;
2. Prepare all Board packets, post consistent with the Brown Act and City of San Francisco open meeting provision requirements;
3. Distribute Board packets prior to the meetings;
4. Prepare and distribute all committee and task force packets prior to the meeting;
5. Work closely with President and Committee Chairs in the preparation of meetings;
6. Attend all Board Standing Committee and Task Force meetings;
7. Help direct and manage Board discussions
8. Review and correct all minutes for accuracy;
9. Maintain all corporate meeting records consistent with the Brown Act provisions;
10. Oversee and monitor the annual election of Board members;
11. Keep a roster of attendance for all Board members to ensure compliance with the bylaw's attendance requirements.
12. Seek grants and non-assessment district revenues to supplement the services and activities of the CBD;

III. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Fiscal

1. Monitor Committee budgets and reforecasts to make sure they are in line with projections;
2. Prepare financial statements and prepare checks as necessary;
3. Monitor assessment compliance reports with the City;
4. Prepare and monitor annual budgets for the City Annual reports;
5. Work with auditor for annual 990 reports and audits to the City;
6. Prepare monthly financial reports to the Board;

Supervisory

1. Oversee Operations Director and maintenance employees or providers;
2. Supervise administrative assistants, consultants and interns as necessary.

Office

1. Equipment acquisition and maintenance;
2. General maintenance, cleaning and organization.
3. Maintain office, rent and related Board assets;
4. Ensure public accessibility to records and minutes of the corporations;

IV. OTHER ISSUES

The Executive Director or District Management Company shall implement any and all other tasks as prioritized by the Board of Directors or officers as may arise from time to time, which may require;

1. Knowledge of land use issues and urban zoning issues;
2. Knowledge of District Identity strategies to promote a positive image;
3. Familiarity with the International Downtown Association or other trade associations;
4. Implementation of new ideas as directed by the Board;

V. DUE DATE:

The DCBD Board of Directors reserves the right to accept, negotiate, reject or propose amendments to any and all proposals/resumes submitted for the administration of the CBD. The selection process will be determined based upon district management experience, knowledge of the law, experience in working with non-profit Boards and knowledge of the City of San Francisco City structure. We reserve the right to reject any and all applicants as well as to determine that we will not fill this position. For any questions regarding this RFP, please call Marco Li Mandri, Interim Administrator at 888 356-2726.

Please send one original and four (4) copies of any proposal/resume for this RFP to:

Downtown Community Benefit District
Marco Li Mandri, Interim Executive Director
c/o 333 Bush Street, Suite 2010
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attn: Glenn Good, Secretary

E-mail proposals/resumes will be accepted at the following e-mail address: marco@newcityamerica.com

Due date: Friday, January 3^rd, 2020 at the office above.

Please send three references, as well as three letters of recommendation for similar work related to District Management services.

Commencement Date:

The commencement date of the agreement(s) shall be on or around February 1^st, 2020 and shall terminate when the Board determines that further services are needed.

The Board maintains the right to terminate the agreement or employment with 30-days written notice, with or without cause, throughout the term of the agreement.

The Downtown Community Benefit District is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex-gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by State and Federal law.