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Approval of $3.075 Million Contract for Downtown Greensboro Business Improvement District

Original title: Resolution Authorizing a Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Contract in the Amount of $3,075,000 between the City of Greensboro and Downtown Greensboro Inc.

Record date · June 15, 2021

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What This Bill Does

The Greensboro City Council has approved a $3,075,000 contract with Downtown Greensboro Inc. to manage and operate the city's . This formalizes the financial agreement and administrative oversight for downtown development services.

Why it matters

This authorizes the expenditure of $3,075,000 in city funds to be managed by Downtown Greensboro Inc. for the maintenance and promotion of the downtown district.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Downtown Greensboro Inc.

They are the primary contractor responsible for managing the BID and receiving the $3,075,000 in funds.

Directly affected

Downtown Greensboro business owners

These businesses are located within the BID and are subject to the management and services provided under this contract.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved a contract worth $3,075,000.
  • The contract is between the City of Greensboro and Downtown Greensboro Inc.
  • The purpose of the contract is to manage the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID).
  • The resolution is filed under ID 21-0437.
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  • The resolution was introduced on May 24, 2021.
  • The status of the resolution is recorded as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Business Improvement District (BID)?
A BID is a defined area where businesses pay an additional assessment to fund improvements, maintenance, and promotional services for that specific district.
Who is receiving the $3,075,000 in funding?
The funds are allocated to Downtown Greensboro Inc. to manage the district's operations.

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Public-Private Partnership

The city is outsourcing the management of a specific downtown district to a private non-profit entity, Downtown Greensboro Inc., via a multi-million dollar contract.

City of GreensboroDowntown Greensboro Inc.

Connected Entities

Downtown Greensboro Inc., City of Greensboro
OrganizationDowntown Greensboro Inc.“The entity contracted to manage the Business Improvement District.”Map →
OrganizationCity of Greensboro“The municipal government body authorizing the contract.”Map →

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  • Controversy20
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