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D-1 APPENDIX D GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY OF PLEASANTON AND THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA The following information concerning the County of Alameda (the “County”) and the City of Pleasanton (the “City”) is included only for the purpose of supplying general information regarding the region in which the Water System is located. The 2024 Bonds are not a debt of the County, the City, the State of California (the “State”) or any of its political subdivisions, and neither the County, the City, the State nor any of its political subdivisions is liable therefor. The City and the Underwriter take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. General The City. The City was incorporated on June 18, 1894. The City’s history has been shaped largely by its geographic location, from its days as a stop on the transcontinental railroad to its modern-day position as a center of commerce at the intersection of interstate freeways 580 and 680. The City enjoys a rich blend of historic turn-of-the-century charm and vital modern facilities that provide the quality of life and economic well-being desired by residents and businesses. This successful balance has been achieved through the City’s active and involved citizenry, strong community leadership and committed City government. The City occupies a land area of 24.2 square miles and serves a residential population of 76,459. The City is a full-service general law city providing police, fire, sewer, water, street, parks, support services, economic development, community development (planning, building and inspection services), community services (recreation, sports, senior center, preschool, etc.) and library services. The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with four Council members elected to represent specific districts by City residents within such districts for staggered four-year terms and the Mayor elected at-large by all City residents for a two-year term. The City Council appoints the City Manager and the City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City and appointing department directors. The County. The County is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, extending to the City of Albany on the north, the City of Fremont on the south, and to the City of Livermore on the east, and is approximately ten miles west of San Francisco. Automobile access to San Francisco is provided by the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The northern part of the County has direct access to San Francisco Bay and the City of San Francisco. It is highly diversified with residential areas, active commercial areas, traditional heavy industry, the University of California at Berkeley, the Port of Oakland, and sophisticated manufacturing, computer services and biotechnology firms. The middle of the County is also highly developed including older established residential and industrial areas. The southeastern corner of the County, including the cities of Pleasanton and Livermore, has seen strong growth in residential development and manufacturing. Many high-tech firms have moved from neighboring Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County to the County.