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DATE: December 3, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the:City Council through City Manager
FROM: Bill Mushallo, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Public Hearing�t'o Levy an Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2013 for the
Downtown Petaluma•Business Improvement District and Approve Resolution
Establishing the Levy for 2013 Annual Assessment for the downtown
Petaluma Business Improvement District
RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution Establishing the Levy for
the 2013 Annual Assessment for the downtown Petaluma Business Iinprovement'District
BACKGROUND
In November 2000, the Petaluma City Council adopted Ordinance 2104 N.C.S., establishing the
Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement:District, (DPBID), codified as Chapter 6.04 of the
Petaluma Municipal Code. A Board of Directors.is:established to administer the affairs of the
District. Under Petaluma Municipal Code section 6.04.100, the Board of Directors must present
the City Council with an Annual Report and related budget information for review and approval
prior to adopting a Resolution of Intention t6 levy an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2013.
The fiscal year for the BID begins on,January" 1s`. Notice of the Public Hearing was published in
the newspaper on November 21, 2012, and the mailing with Exhibits 1_and 2 was completed on
November 20, 2012.
DISCUSSION
On November 19, 2012, the City Council reviewed the annual report and proposed budget for the
2013 DPBID assessment and adopted'a Resolution of Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment
for Fiscal Year 2013. At tonight's public hearing, the Council will hear any testimony for and
against proposed levy, including any protests, subsequent to which the Council should
determinewhether`or not to approve the levy.
Agenda Review:
City Attorney Finance Dir ctor' a 'ty Manager . /a
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FINANCIAL IMPACTS
There is no cost to the City for this program. The DPBID Board of Directors administers the
program. The DPBID Assessments are as follows:
50% Security $32,500
28% Marketing, $18,200
20% Beautification $13,000
2% Administration 1300
Total: $65,000
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Establishing the Levy for the 2013 Annual.Assessment for the Downtown Petaluma
Business Improvement District
2. Notice of Public Hearing '
4. Draft copy of billing statement for BID.assessments
5. Draft copy of letter.from'City to businesses that will accompany invoice
® Items listed below are large in volume and are not attached to;this report, but may be viewed in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Current List of businesses being assessed:i
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION.ESTABLISHING THE LEVY FOR THE 2013 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE DOWNTOWN PETALUMA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on .November 20, 2000, in accordance with California Streets and
Highways Code Section 36500 etseq. ("the Act"), the Petaluma City Council adopted Ordinance
2104 N.C.S., later codified as Chapter 6.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, establishing the
Downtown PetalumaBusiness IniprovemenfDistrict ("DP-BID"), within the area described in
Exhibit 1, which is attached to and made a part of this Resolution; and,
WHEREAS, Section 6:04:050 of the Petaluma Municipal Code lists the types of
improvements and activities that may be funded by the levy of assessments on businesses within
the DPBID as follows:
A. The acquisition, construction, installation or maintenance of any tangible property with
an estimated useful life of"five years or more'including, but not limited to, the following
improvements:
I . Benches
2. Trash Receptacles
3. Decorations
4. Façade Improventenis
5. Permanent Landscaping
B. Activities including, but not limited to; the following:
1. Promotion.of public events which benefit businesses in the area and which take
place on or in public places within the area.
2. Furnishing of music in any public place:in the area.
3. Activities which benefit businesses located and operating in the area, including
but not limited to, commercial shopping and promotional programs; and,
WHEREAS, under Section 6.04.100 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, the Board of
Directors established to govern the affairs of the DPBID must present the City.Council with an
annual report and,budget for review and approval prior to the City Council consideration of
levying a benefit assessment for the following fiscal year and,
WHEREAS, the requirements of Petaluma Municipal Code ,Section 6.04.100 are in
accordance with the,Act, which establishes annual procedures governing the levy of assessments
pursuant to the Act, including preparation of annual report, adoption of a resolution of intent
giving notice of a public hearing at which written,and oral protests may bemade concerning levy
of an annual assessment, and adoption of a resolution approving the annual report and levying
the assessment; and,
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WHEREAS, Section 36535 of the Act provides that public hearings on levy of annual
assessments pursuant to the Act must be conducted in accordance with Sections 36524 and
36525 of the Act, which provide as follows:
A. The City Council shall hear and consider all protests against the establishment of the
area, the extent of the area, or the furnishing of specified types of improvements or
activities within the area. A protest may be made orally or in writing by any interested
person. Any protest pertaining to the regularity or-sufficiency of the proceedings shall be
in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularity or defect to which the objection is
made.
B. Every written protest shall be filed with the City-Clerk at or before the time fixed for the
public hearing. The_City Council may Waive any irregularity in the form or content of any
written protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in the proceedings. A
written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the
public hearing.
C. Each written protest shall contain a description of the business in which the person
subscribing the protest is interested sufficient to identify the business and, if a person
subscribing is not shown on the official records of the City as the owner of the business,
the protest shall contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person
subscribing is the owner of the business. A written protest which does not comply with
this section shall not'be-counted in determining a majority protest.
D. If written protests.are,.received from th'e owners of businesses in the proposed area which
will pay 50 percent o'rliiiore'ofthe assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not
withdrawn so as to reduce the;protests!,to less than.that.50 percent, no further proceedings
to create the specified parking and business improvement area or to levy the proposed
assessment, as contained'in°the resolution of intention,,shall be taken for a period of one
year from the date of the of a majority protest by the City Council.
E. If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of
improvement or activity within the area, those types of improvements or activities shall
be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 36533 of the Act, the City Council has
reviewed and approved the 2013 DPBID Annual Report and Budget submitted by the DPBID
Board of Directors at the regularly scheduled and duly noticed
November 19, 2012 City Council meeting;and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 36534 of the Act, at the regularly scheduled and
duly noticed November 19, 2012 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted a Resolution of
Intention to levy the 2013 annual assessment for the DPBID; and,
WHEREAS, the Resolution of Intention was published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing; and,
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WHEREAS; the 2013 DPBID Annual Report proposes; no changes in the boundaries,
method of assessment; or rate of assessment related to the DPBID; and the proposed DPBID
2013 Budget establishes. the following budgetary priorities with estimated revenues and
expenditures:
50% Security $32,500
28% Marketing $1 8,200
20% Beautification $13,000
2% Administration $ 1,300
Total $65,000
WHEREAS, the Annual .Report of the DPBID is on file at the City Clerk's office for
public review and contains a full and detailed description of the .DPB'ID improvements and
activities to be provided for the,2013 fiscal year,the boundaries of the DPBID and any benefit
zones within the DPBID, and the proposed assessments to be levied on businesses in the DPBID
for the 2013 fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 36524 of the. Act, on December 3, 2012, the
City Council held the public hearingion the 2013 DPBID annual levy and heard and considered
all protests against the annual levy, the DPBID area,''the extent of the area, or the furnishing of
specified types of improvements or activities within the area; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 36525 of the Act, following the public hearing
on December 3, 2012, all written protests received and not withdrawn were tallied and the City
Council determined that written protests concerning the assessment, or particular improvements
or activities to be funded by the assessment, were not'.receivedfrom the owners of the businesses
in the DPBID area that will pay 50 percent ormore of the proposed annual assessment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby
levies the assessment described in the DPBID Annual Report and Budget for Fiscal Year2013,
which is attached and made,d part of this Resolution as Exhibit 2, to pay for improvements and
activities within the DPBID in accordance with Chapter 6.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code
and the Act.
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EXHIBIT 2 TO RESOLUTION
Types of Businesses Assessed
• Retail, ;Restaurant and Antique Collectives: Businesses that buy and resell
good`s or comestibles. Examples are clothing stores; shoe stores, office supplies
and antiques shops`as well as businesses that sell prepared foods and drinks.
• Service Businesses: Businesses that sell services. Examples are, beauty and
barbershops, repair shops, most automotive-orientated businesses, entertainment
businesses such as theaters, etc.
• Lodging: Includes renting rooms by the day or week to community visitors.
• Professional Businesses:, Includes: Architects, Engineers, Attorneys, Dentists,
Doctors, Accountants, Optometrists, Realtors, Insurance Offices, Mortgage
Brokers and most other businesses that require advanced and /or specialized
licenses and/or advanced academic degrees.
• Financial Institutions: Includes Banking, Savings, Loan and'Credit Unions.
Assessment by Type of Business Within Zones
ZONE A ZONE B. ZONE C
Restaurants and
Retailers (1-3 Eiployees) $150 $100 $50
(4-6 Employees) $250 $166 $83
(7+ Employees) $350 $232 $116
Antique (1-3 Dealers) $150 $100 $50
Collectives (4-6 Dealers) $250 $166 $83
(7+ Dealers) $350 $232 $116
Service (1-3 Emp/Operators) $100 $75 $50
Businesses (4-6 Emp/Operators) $200 $150 $100
(7+Emp/Operators) $300 $225 $150
Professional $125 $82 $41
Businesses
Financial $500 $500 $500
Institutions
Lodging'(1=10 Rooms) $150 $150 $150
(11-25 Rooms) $250 $250 $250
(264- Rooms) $350 $350 $350
Note: Retail, restaurant and service businesses will be charged on size which will be
determined by number of employees, either full-time or the equivalent made up of
multiples of part-time employees while Antique Collectives will.be'chaiged by number of
business licenses active within one location.
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ATTACHMENT 2
November 20, 2012
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2013 DOWNTOWN PETALUMA BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL.REPORT AND RELATED BUDGET; DECLARING
THE INTENTION TO•LEVY THE 2013 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE DISTRICT;
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2013 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2000, in accordance with California,Streets and Highways
Code Section 36500 et seq. ("the Act"), the Petaluma City Council .adopted Ordinance 2104
N.C.S., later codified as Chapter 6.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, establishing the
Downtown Petaluma Business Improvement;District ("DPBID"), within the area described in
Exhibit 1, which is attached to and made a pad of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, Section 6.04.050 of the Petaluma Municipal Code lists the types of
improvements and activities that•may be funded by the levy of assessments on businesses within
the DPBID as follows:
A. The acquisition, construction, installation or maintenance of any tangible property with
an estimated useful life of five years or more including; but not limited to, the following
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improvements:
1. Benches
2. Trash Receptacles
3. Decorations
4. Façade Improvements
5. Permanent Landscaping
B. Activities including,but not limited td, the following:
1. Promotion of public events which benefit businesses in the area and which take
place on or in public places within the•area.
2. Furnishing of music in any public place in the area.
3. Activities which benefit businesses located and operating in the area, including
but not limited to, commerciahshopping and promotional programs; and
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WHEREAS, under Section 6.04.100: of the Petaluma Municipal Code, the Board of
Directors established to govern the affairs ofthe&DPBID'm`ust,present the City Council with an
annual report and budget for review and approval prior io the City Council consideration of
levying.a benefit assessment for the,following-fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the requirements of Petaluma Municipal Code Section 6.04.100 are in
accordance with the Act, which establishes annual procedures governing the levy of assessments
pursuant to the Act, including preparation of an annual report, adoption of a resolution of intent
giving-notice of a public hearing;at which written andtoral protests may be made concerning levy
of an annual assessment, and adoption of a resolution approving the annual report and levying
the assessment; and
WHEREAS, Section 36535 of the Act provides that public hearings on levy of annual
assessments pursuant to the -Act must be conducted in accordance with Sections 36524 and
36525 of the Act, which provide as follows:
A. The City Council shall hear and consider all protests against the establishment of the
area, the extent of the area, or the furnishing of specified types of improvements or
activities within the area. A protest may be made orally or in writing by any interested
person.. Any protest;pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of the proceedings shall be
in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularity or defect to which the objection is
made.
B. Every written protest shall be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the
public hearing. The City Council may waive any irregularity in the form or content of
any written protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in the
proceedings. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the
conclusion of the public hearing.
C. Each written protest shall contain a, description of the business in which the person
subscribing the, protest is interested sufficient to identify the business, and, if a person
subscribing is not shown on the official records of the City as the ownerof the business,
the protest shall: contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person
subscribing is the owner of the business.- A written protest which does not comply with
this section shall-not be counted in determining a-majority protest.
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D. If written protests are-received.from the owners of businesses:}in the proposed area which
will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed.to'be levied and protests are not
withdrawn so as>o'reduce the protests toeless than that 50 percent; no further proceedings
to create the specified parking,and business improvement area or to levy the proposed
assessment, as contained in the resolution of intention; shall be taken for a period of one
year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by-the_City Council.
E. If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of
improvement or activity within the area, those types of improvements or activities shall
be eliminated; and
WHEREAS, the 2013 DPBID Annual Report proposes no changes in the boundaries,
method of assessment, or rate of assessment related to the DPBID; and the proposed DPBID
2013 Budget establishes the following budgetary priorities with estimated revenues and
expenditures:
50% Security $32,500
28% Marketing $18,200
20%Beautification $13,000
2% Administration $ 1,300
Total: $65,000'
WHEREAS, the 2013 Annual Report of the DPBID'is on file at the City Clerk's office
for public review and contains a full and detailed,description of the DPBID improvements and
activities to be provided for the 2013 fiscal year, the boundaries of the DPBID and any benefit
zones within the DPBID, and the proposed assessments to be levied on businesses in the DPBID
for the 2013 fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TI-IAT subject to California Streets and
Highways Code Section!36500 et seq. (the "Act") and a public bearing to be held pursuant to the
Act, the Petaluma City Council intends to levy the assessment described in the DPBID Annual
Report and Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 to pay for improvements and activities within the
DPBID which_is attached and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit 2 in accordance with
Chapter 6.04 of the': Petaluma Municipal Code and the Act. The City Council reviewed and
approved the DPBID '2013 Annual Report and Budget at their November 19, 2012 Council
meeting, at the Petaluma City Council Chambers, 11 English Street;.Petaluma, CA; and
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BE'IT FURTHER RESOLVED:that a public hearing==will occur on
December ,3, 2012; at 7:00 PM, at the Petaluma:.City Council Chambers, 11. English Street,
Petaluma,.CA, concerning levy of the assessment proposed'for the DPBID for fiscal year 2013.
At the hearing, written and oral protests may be Made in.accordance"with California Streets and
Highways Code Sections 36524 and 36525.
City Clerk's Office
City of Petaluma
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities-Act, if you require special assistance
to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's'Oficeat (707) 778-4360 (voice) or
(707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign Language interpreters, and/or assistive
listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request. A
minimum of 48 hours is heeded to ensure the ,availability of translation services. In
consideration of those with multiple chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is
requested that you refrain from wearing scented products. The City Clerk,hereby certifies that
this agenda has been posted'in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code.
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ATTACHMENT 4
.DRAFT COPY OF BILLING STATEMENT FOR BID ASSESSMENTS
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a LI ,, City of Petaluma, CA
2013 Downtown Business!Improvement District (BID) �
/8 Invoice
Remit To: Attn: MuniServices • 438:East Shaw Avenue,Box.367 •-Fresno;CA 93710
Phone:(866)240-3665•Email: support(Mmuniservices,com ••Website: www.revds.com
[Business Name]
[DBA] Due on'or before: March 31,2013
[Addressl] Delinquent: April 1,2013
[Address2]
[City,.State,Zip] MuniServices Account#:
Location Information: YOUR BID CATEGORY:
[Street Addressl,Street Address2] [Pre-print Category here]
[City,State Zip]
Downtown Petaluma Business improvement District(BID)Assessmerit F Table
Retail Restaurant and Antique Collectives:'.Businesses that buy and resell goods or comestibles"Examples are clothing stores,
shoe stores office supplies and anlique shops as well as businesses that sell prepared foods end'dnnks
Service Businesses Businesses that sell services Examples are beauty antl barons repair shops most Bun rve:
orientated businesses entertainment businesses such as(heaters,etc if
Lo�I� Includes renting rooms by the day or week to community visitors
Insurance Businesses:rtgage Brokers and most otterbu inns, esomeys uire adds need an'Accountants,Optometrists.Realtors(
Insurance OKmes Mortgage Brokers and most dher businesses that require aBvan<ed antl/&specialized licenses and/or ad✓...
academic degrees. `•
Financial InstItugonsi Includes Banking Savings Loan and Credit Union Inremal JUr Code-=9996
rMUniServices ,•YDescrlption of Busmesst ,tr?■ "'°-Zone A \\\ 1 Zo=e:B... Zone C BM
Internal,..Code' .�td'7 r y /je�T:` a =<w:S' y
Retailers and Restaurants.
Sched 1.0 43 employees \, $25000 660-66 $.8300
Sched LO 4-6 employees \1 $250 00� $166 00// $'83.00
Schee/1'0 7+employees.--`, ,,
°$d3o A5 0 0;0' -e $,232.0 80 t 51on16.00
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Internal Code' Descr 'Antique:C011ectha s:
Al Sched 2.0 03dealerser \$15700
$10000 $5000
Sched 2.0 K416 dealers I -$25000 $166.00 $83.00
Sched 20 •7.dealers\ ^t - $350.00`4 $232.00 $116.00
MuniServices ft- -. -)Zone e--_:_"1 "Zone.Bt; ^S 4 , -•Zor—I C r
internal'Cdtle Description of Busine35 •"
ti*r ." d 'st`- r raa.� IErtp'� rs;a. l`.R- t..
�".. Service:Businessesrn '- •'; ;
SCdrod3.0, g 46.`employees/opeerators �`-j$20000 $515 00 510000
zSNled: 'G„„”\7-++empleyees/operators \, $300.00 $225.00. $150.00
MUlti ervices --°a4° /- -- s "rZOneA a i' eZ2 8?' , - Zone Cl ':
IntefnallGotlee'3.M�r Descrlptlonof Buslnessya ' `
'&4i/hi/Ma 5: ftema( ..0 aF.02 'Intima. • e.=_03x
Sched 4:0, '°\ Professronal/BUsenesses: $12500 $82.00i $41.00
[Milt `,r '=-- "rc Zone at c ZonjB =• : ane Ct..:.
'a;Descriptlon of Business w p
]nternaltode , .>sm-, . x"=°r. + i2istin t �a_ke'nX. -,, [K"d ,2a,
Sched 5.0 '\ Financial Institutions: $'500.00 $.500.00 $500.00
MtimSeryices D- 4 r h8l --t ry `'`Zoe&,,, B :`
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JntarnW Code e _i�p.bon ousness f # _ II:"a e' it!"
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'Lo_dging:
Sched 60 1 10'7a0ms $150.00 $150.00 $15000
Sched 6.0 11-25,rocins $250.00 $.25000 $250.00
Schee/60 26+rooms $350.00 $350.00 $350.00
Enter#of employees,operators,dealers or.rooms:
(Employees are calculated on lull-time hours. Pert-time employees should be added together to get a full equivalent)
From the table above,enter amount due: $
(Make Checks Payable':To: Tax Trust Account)
Returned Check nran.im.r area..xiy I,20ID,each rawmeamm,n[8wa oy MUNi5ERVIC Es,1 LCa nsuadex br,ds will he elearencally represenreti is the piesenters bank no name
lean sco lim her (his in rayiaem MUNISERYICES 1.1.C.s nOE responsible to env..1401c Km bank lees Mal will 0co dumb thee.usncuirn MIN,ru win edraer Please seeinewi
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ATTACHMENT 5
DRAFT COPY OF LETTER FROM CITY'TO BUSINESSES THAT WILL ACCOMPANY INVOICE
City.of Petaluma CA'' _et, 4U ..
Downtown Busmess..Improvement District(BID) I'v 'f't le
MuniServices LLC as`administenng agent Ia" ;I "1
438 E Shaw Avenue Box 367 k � d r•..r
Fresno.CA 93710 eta
r858 y MUNISesenceS
:Business Name ATTACHMENT'S
DBA
Address1
Address2
City,State,Zip January 1.2013
MuniServlces Account#:
Deer Business Owner/Tax Manager,
**2013 CITY OF PETALUMA;DOWNTOWN BUSINESS'.IMPROVEMENT'DISTRIICT(BID)"
The City of Petaluma City Council partners'with MuniSeMces; LLC for ass stencein thetcolleclion of its Downtown
• Business Improvement District'(BID) fees: 'This mailing into transmit lhe12013� Downtoun,BU sines Improvement ,
District fees invoice that is due on or before March 31;2013 and/becomess dellnquent on'Aprll 1s201S
This invoice is based and is to beiceiculated.on your zone locationulype o° f business and amount t employees:,To
verify your calculation,the City of Petaluma uses data fra n'Ithe)State EmploymentiDevelopment(EDDY regarding the
number of employees you reported to them, Please be aware that itiisl,ery important to check the}you are
accurately calculating'on the correct'1 number'of:employees. Please note that;employees are;calculated on full time
hours (part time employees should be addeditogather to,gel aifull lime equivalent). Should 1.you have any
questions regarding your zoning or employee:;"amounts please conlact,MUniServcccesrat (866).240:3665 or email
MuniServlces Support at support(TmuniseMcesconi :� \
MuniServlces Remlttance Addri Address: , �y
' MuniServlces iLLC`lAitiih Petalume'BID, L'
///438 E'Shaw'Avenue Box 367,• Fresno,CA'93710
(Make C re ks PayeblerTO:v'Tax TristAccount)
The.assessment was established in November;2000 rwhen the',Petalloma C COuncil i adopted Ordinance 214 N.C.S.
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esteblisNhg triezDOwnfa.JnKBusinessglmprovement Dlstnctp(BID)_ This occurred at the request of the Petaluma
Downtown Association(PDA))atter an`exl'ensive public he`anngiprocess required by State.Law, During the process,
local business owners whonwere4o'be includedimltti'e BID had the;opportunity to protest the;formation of the disinct
and terminate`the process However recognizing thetutility of theiBID,very:few chose to oppose.the BID and the
District was farmedNThe.PDABoard serves es the1BlD Board of Directors and administers'the funds collected from
yariiby lhe,CityofPetelume. The FDA does not have the authority to change this ordinance on grant exemptions.
According� o"ihe 2012 al'pod ot`st
t *BID approved by the Petaluma City1Council in December 2012,
e essmen funds will tie used as follows:yi/
r50°� Downtown Security' $32,500.
\`t " 28°/, Downtown Marketing $18,200.
20% Downtown Beautification $13000
' i 2% Admensfrafron
$ 1 300
Total: $65,000
Please support.the'Downnlown Business'.Improvement Disinct by making your timely payment as indicated on the
enciosedinidde. Thank you for your continued efforts to maintain;an economically vibrant and attractive downtown.
Sincerely.Yors,
MuniServices,L LC
As administering agent for the City of Petaluma
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