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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, hold the public hearing to receive public comment, and if more than two-thirds of the votes received are in favor of District formation, approve the Management Plan, adopt resolution establishing the Andy Street Multifamily Improvement District, fixing the boundaries and providing for the levy of assessment; and increase appropriations in the Parking and Business Area Improvement Fund in the Community Development Department of $95,087 for the Andy Street Multi-family Improvement District. (District 9)
DISCUSSION
Property owners and businesses on and around the portion of Andy Street north of South Street and west of Downey Avenue have petitioned the City for creation of a multi-family improvement district. The proposed Andy Street Multi-family Improvement District (AMID or District) is being formed under the Multi-family Improvement District Law (Law) according to Section 36701 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
Department of Community Development staff have assisted property and business owners in the area for the past several years with programs to reduce crime, enhance resident safety and to improve the economic vitality of area businesses. At the request of property and business owners in the AMID, City Council adopted on April 10, 2007 a resolution of intention to establish the AMID. As required by the resolution, notice of the hearing and ballots were mailed on April 20, 2007 with instructions that the ballots be returned by mail or in person prior to 5:00 P.M. on June 5, 2007.
The Andy Street Multi-family Improvement District Management Plan and Engineers Report (Management Plan) details the amount and method of assessment for each property and business owner, the AMID boundaries, and improvements for which the funds will be Under the proposed Management Plan, AMID funds are to be used to administer security and safety programs to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for residents on Andy Street and the adjacent shopping area. The AMID is expected to generate approximately $95,087 for these services in its first year. The first year levy of assessment will cover the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008. A resolution establishing the District and providing for the levy of assessments is attached.
All District revenue will be used within the District as described in the Management Plan.
As approved by City Council action on April 10, 2007 and to comply with the Law, an election of property and business owners to be assessed was conducted. At the time of the public hearing, City staff shall open the ballots, tabulate the votes and announce the results. If more than two-thirds of the votes (with votes weighted by assessment amount) are in favor of formation of the District, the City Council may proceed with the adoption of the resolution establishing the District. If more than one-third of the ballots received do not support the creation of the District, then the District cannot be established. If the AMID wishes to operate beyond its proposed five-year life, then another election in accordance with the Law would be required five years hence. The City Council adoption of the attached resolution shall form the AMID.
This letter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Heather Mahood on May 24, 2007, Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on May 23, 2007, and the City Treasurer's Office on May 24, 2007.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The AMID formation must be completed prior to July 31, 2007 to allow timely submittal of the assessment roll to Los Angeles County and the Business License Bureau.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total assessments to be collected for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 are estimated at $95,087. The activities described in the Management Plan will be funded by the assessments. An appropriations increase of $95,087 is requested in the Parking and Business Area Improvement Fund (SR 132) in the Department of Community Development (CD). The increase is included in the recommended action. There is no impact to the General Fund.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH ESTABLISHING THE ANDY STREET MULTI-FAMILY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, FIXING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
PATRICK H. WEST
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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GERALD R. MILLER |
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CITY MANAGER |