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_ EXHIBIT "D" _ PROPERTY OWNER BALLOT AND NOTICE OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT parcels in the District is limited to the maximum as described above under the heading "Maximum Assessment." Annual landscape maintenance costs are spread among all assessable pamels within the District on the basis of special benefit conferred upon each parcel, which special benefit is calculated based on the sum of the following: 1. One-half of the ratio of the acreage that each assessment parcel bears to the total acreage of all assessment parcels plus 2. one-quarter of the ratio of the frontage on the Southern Pacific Transportation Company right-of-way that each assessment parcel bears to the summation of all assessment parcel frontages on the Southern Pacific Transportation Company right-of-way, and 3. one-quarter of the ratio of the distance (times 100) from the most westerly side of the landscaping improvements along Seaport Boulevard to the centeroid of each assessment parcel that each assessment parcel bears to the summation of all such assessment parcel distances (times 100). Landscape maintenance costs may be increased by not more than three (3) percent, compounded annually. Procedures for Completing the Ballot: Accompanying this notice is a ballot, along with a self addressed, postage paid return envelope. The ballot may be completed by the property owner(s) or their authorized representative and returned to the City to indicate the property owner's support or opposition to the proposed assessment. For your ballot to be counted, you must clearly mark the appropriate box, sign the ballot and return it sealed in the enclosed envelope by the conclusion of the City Council public hearing on July 26, 1999. Ballots may be returned either by mail, or delivered to the City Clerk at 1017 Middlefield Road or to the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing. Information Regarding Public Hearing and Protest Procedure: The City of Redwood City City Council will hold a public hearing on July 26, 1999, to hear testimony regarding the proposed assessment, to accept ballots, and to determine whether there is a majority protest against the proposed assessment. The hearing, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 1017 Middlefield Road in Redwood City. All ballots which are returned to the City will be tabulated and weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of the affected property. If upon completion of the public hearing and tabulation of the ballots the City Council determines that a majority of the ballots cast and as weighted oppose imposition of the assessment, the assessment will not be imposed. Questions Regarding These Proceedings: If you have any question about the proposed assessment or this process, please contact Mr. Peter Vorametsanti (City staff member) 780-7388. 13646