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Downtown Business Improvement District Budget and Assessment Hearing

Original title: Actions Related to the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners within the Downtown Business Improvement District will be subject to annual assessments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with the specific rates and budget allocations to be finalized following a public hearing.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Downtown property owners

These individuals are subject to the annual assessments levied by the Business Improvement District.

City Council

The Council is responsible for reviewing, debating, and voting on the budget and assessment levy.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is reviewing the proposed budget and annual property assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The agenda item also includes scheduling a public hearing to discuss the levy of these assessments.

Key Facts

The City Council is considering the budget report for the Downtown Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2026-2027.
The City Council is reviewing the annual assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2026-2027.
The City Council is setting a date for a public hearing regarding the levy of these assessments.
The document is filed under number 26-642.
The item is currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' under the 'Consent Agenda' category.
The item was introduced on May 19, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Business Improvement District (BID)?

A BID is a defined area where property owners pay an additional assessment to fund improvements, services, or marketing for that specific district.

How can I participate in the decision regarding these assessments?

The City Council is setting a public hearing where residents and property owners can provide input on the proposed .

Why It Matters

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Annual Budget Cycle

The document follows a standard annual cycle for fiscal year planning, introduced in May for the upcoming fiscal year.

Downtown Business Improvement District

Connected Entities

organizationDowntown Business Improvement District“The entity for which the budget and assessments are being prepared.”Map →

organizationCity Council“The governing body responsible for approving the budget and setting the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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