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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, approve resolution confirming the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area annual report and continuing the assessment for the period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, conclude the hearing, authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the Belmont Shore Business Association for a one-year term; and
DISCUSSION
The Belmont Shore Business Association (BSBA) uses business license assessment funds to promote and market the commercial area along Second Street on behalf of businesses located in the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area (BSPBIA). The BSBA governs the assessment to be collected. To continue the assessment levy, state law requires that a public hearing be held on the proposed program and assessment. A copy of the Assessment Report describing proposed activities and allocations is provided (Attachment A). These items were reviewed by the City Council at its meeting of September 2, 2008.
The Assessment Report describes boundaries, proposed activities and budgetary information, as well as the method and basis for continuation of the assessment. The Assessment Report proposes no change in the basis and method of levying the assessment and no significant change in proposed activities.
The Assessment Report proposes a change in the district boundary to include additional public right of way on Livingston Avenue west of Quincy Avenue. This change does not include any private commercial properties and does not add new businesses to the district. The purpose of the expansion is to allow the use of district funds to purchase and install banners on Livingston Avenue approaching Second Street. A map of the revised district boundary is provided as Exhibit A to the attached Ordinance.
At its September 2, 2008 meeting, City Council approved Resolution No. 08-0099 granting approval of the Assessment Report, declaring the intention of the City Counci...
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