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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Annual Assessment Report for October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010, for the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area, declaring its intention to levy the annual assessment, and setting the date of hearing for Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The Belmont Shore Business Association (BSBA) promotes and markets the commercial area along Second Street using funds generated through the assessment of businesses located in the Belmont Shore Parking and Business Improvement Area (BSPBIA). State law governing Parking and Business Improvement Areas require the submission of an annual assessment report by the Advisory Commission designated for this assessment district. On June 18, 2009, the BSPBIA Advisory Commission voted to recommend to City Council approval of the BSPBIA Annual Report (Attachment A).
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 recommended Resolution of Intention (attached) grants approval of the Assessment Report, declares the intention of the City Council to levy the assessment for proposed activities, and sets the date of the public hearing for October 13, 2009.
This letter was reviewed by Chief Assistant City Attorney Heather Mahood on August 24, 2009, City Treasurer David Nakamoto on September 4, 2009 and Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on September 4, 2009.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on September 22, 2009 to allow purchase order and contract modifications to be completed so that Fiscal Year 2010 (FY 10) assessment transfers may be made as required by the Agreement for Funding with the BSBA.
FISCAL IMPACT
It is expected that the ...
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