Report Prepared by: Sierra Omlin, Economic Development Associate
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SUBJECT: Request by the Property Based Improvement District Formation Committee to the City Council to Appoint the Board of Directors for the Downtown Property Based Improvement District (PBID)
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Property Based Improvement District Formation Committee is requesting the City Council appoint recommended business owners and property owners to the Property Based Improvement District (PBID) Board of Directors. The appointed board members and officers will be able to proceed conducting the business of the PBID.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Appointing the following PBID Board Members; Eric Hamm, Chair, Doug Fluetsch, Vice Chair, Peg Larson, Secretary, Grey Roberts, Treasurer, Robin Donovan, Board Member, Elmer Lorenzi, Board Member, and Robert Matsuo, Board Member; and,
B. Appointing the City Manager to the PBID Board; and,
C. Directing the City Clerk to provide the Certified Minute Action to the PBID Board.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by City Council; or,
3. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the City Council; or,
4. Defer action until a specific date; or
5. Deny the request.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City Goals & Priorities FY 22-23, Downtown a.1. - Continue with Property Based Improvement District (PBID) implementation; FY 2023/2024 Budget, Chapter 13, Special Districts, Downtown Fund, Objectives, (1.) Continue working towards the formation of a Property Based Improvement District and Tourism Business Improvement District
BACKGROUND
Providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is crucial to the success of our Downtown. These services and more will be enhanced through the Property Based Improvement District (PBID). For the past two years, the City of Merced and a steeri...
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