These bonds are not a debt of the city, but rather a debt of the redevelopment agency and its future tax increment. The tax increment and associated bonds can only be used with the project area as a whole. San Bruno has an active Redevelopment Agency which was created in the late 1980's. Currently, the City has an adopted project area and a Redevelopment Plan. Also see the following Frequently Asked Questions for more information on redevelopment.
Redevelopment is a process created to assist local governments to revitalize an area.
About 400 cities and counties throughout California have adopted over 700 redevelopment plans to achieve desired development, reconstruction, and rehabilitation. Most communities near San Bruno have adopted redevelopment plans, including Millbrae, South San Francisco, and Daly City. A Redevelopment Agency plans and implements a Redevelopment Plan. In most cities, members of the City Council also serve as the governing board for the Redevelopment Agency. However, the City Council and Agency Board are two separate, distinct legal entities.