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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, and adopt resolution continuing the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area program and assessment for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012; and authorize City Manager to execute an agreement with the Belmont Shore Business Association for a one-year term. (District 3)
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 (attached). These items were reviewed by the City Council at its meeting of August 23, 2011.
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 boundaries, basis and method of levying the assessment, and no significant change in proposed activities.
At its August 23, 2011 meeting, City Council approved Resolution No. RES-11-0096 granting approval of the Assessment Report, declaring the intention of the City Council to levy the assessment, and set September 20, 2011 as the date of the public hearing. A hearing notice, including a copy of the resolution, was published in local media within seven days of the hearing date, as required.
State law further provides that the City Council shall hear and consider all protests against the assessment, program, boundaries of the area, and/or any benefit zone as proposed in the Assessment Report.
The law provides that protests may be made orally or in writ...
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