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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Report for October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017, for the East Anaheim Street Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. (Districts 3,4)
DISCUSSION
The East Anaheim Street Business Alliance (EASBA) promotes and markets the commercial area along Anaheim Street using funds generated through the assessment of businesses located in the East Anaheim Street Parking and Business Improvement Area (EASPBIA). State law governing Parking and Business Improvement Areas requires that an Annual Report be submitted to the City Council by the Advisory Board designated for this Assessment District. On August 4, 2016, the EASPBIA Advisory Board voted to recommend to the City Council approval of the EASPBIA Annual Report (Exhibit A to Resolution).
The Annual Report describes boundaries, proposed activities and budgetary information, as well as the method and basis for continuation of the assessment. The Annual Report proposes no significant change in the method of levying the assessment, and no significant change to the proposed activities.
The Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report, transmitting the recommendations of the EASPBIA Advisory Board, proposes the following assessment rates:
c. Method of Assessment
Special benefit assessment for marketing and promotion of businesses operating within the area. The estimated 2016-2017 fiscal year revenue from business assessments is $140,000. Assessments are calculated as follows:
• Type 1 Businesses: Retail, recreation and entertainment, and unique businesses shall pay annual assessment fees of:
• Base Fee: $300 per year except that secondary licensees in these classes are exempt, and:
• Employee Fee: $15 per employee up to $300 maximum.
• Type 2 Businesses: Service, vending, professional, wholesale, contractor, manufacturing and miscellaneo...
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