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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 036-2004RESOLUTION NO. 36-2004 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME ESTABLISHING 2004-2005 ASSESSMENTS FOR THE BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHEREAS, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et sea., the Burlingame Avenue Area Business Improvement District ("District") has been established for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization and physical maintenance of this important business district; and WHEREAS, the Burlingame Avenue Area Business Improvement District Interim Advisory Board has requested the Burlingame City Council to establish 2004-2005 assessments for the improvement district; and WHEREAS, on Apri15, 2004, the City Council received the request to form the District and to set the assessments for the coming year and adopted Resolution No. 25-2004 setting forth the Council's intention to consider formation of the District and adoption of assessments; and WHEREAS, a public meeting on the proposed District and proposed assessments was duly noticed for April 19, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. before the City Council of the City of Burlingame, at the Council Chambers at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, as required by State law; and WHEREAS, at the public meeting held at that place and time, the City Council received and considered all oral and written testimony from all interested persons; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed District and proposed assessments was duly noticed for May 3, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. before the City Council of the City of Burlingame, at the Council Chambers at 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, as required by State law; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing held at that place and time, the City Council received and considered all oral and written testimony from all interested persons; and WHEREAS, the City has not received protests representing more than fifty percent of the assessments proposed to be levied in the District, either as to the District, the proposed assessments, or proposed programs, improvements, or activities; and WHEREAS, the City has expended monies in mailing and publishing the notices required in this proceeding; and WHEREAS, it appears that the assessments are fairly apportioned and will provide necessary funding to conduct the programs, improvements, and activities proposed for the District; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Burlingame does hereby resolve, determine, and find as follows: Written protests to assessments, improvements or activities were not received at the public hearings that constituted a majority as defined in Government Code sections 36500 and following. 2. The City Council does hereby levy an assessment for the 2004-2005 fiscal year on businesses in the District as described in City of Burlingame Ordinance No. , to pay for improvements and activities of the District. The types of improvements and activities to be funded by the levy of assessments on businesses in the District are set forth in Exhibit "A", incorporated herein by reference. 4. The method and basis for levying the assessments on all businesses within the District are set forth in Exhibit 'B", incorporated herein by reference. New businesses shall not be exempt from assessment. 2 6. The City will charge the costs of forming and administering the District, including mailing and publishing costs, in an amount not to exceed $8,000 for the 2004-2005 assessment year. h+ d' � MAYOR I, ANN T. MUSSO, City Clerk ofthe City of Burlingame do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of May, 2004, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BAYLOCR, COFFEY, GALLIGAN, NAGEL, O'MAHONY NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE //✓/� U d4V CITY CLERK C:\FILES\BIDBurlingme2OO4-I.bid.wpd EXHIBIT A BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TYPES OF IMPROVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES PROPOSED TO BE FUNDED BY THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS All assessments raised by the Burlingame Avenue Area Improvement District ("District") shall be spent only in accordance with California Streets & Highways Code §§ 36500 and following and on such purposes as the District's Advisory Board recommends and the City Council approves. The following types of improvements and activities are proposed for the 2004-2005 year of the District: 1) Streetscape Beautification, Seasonal Decorations, and Public Arts Programs, including: a. Seasonal street plantings of flowers. b. Street trees. C. Sidewalk enhancements and maintenance. d. Planters. e. Benches. f. Trash receptacles. g. Electrical outlets and supply. h. Seasonal decorations 2) Commercial Marketing and Advertising, including: a. Signage. b. Website design and maintenance. C. Print, radio, television, and electronic advertising. d. Publications for use with hotels and the San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau e. Explorer hotel book. f. Concierge training. 3) Promotional and special events, including: a. Holiday Open House. b. Semi-annual sidewalk sale events. C. Spring Open House event. d. Performances, concerts, readings, etc. 4) Business recruitment and retention, including: Exhbit A - 1 a. Matching funds for storefront improvement incentive. b. Development of strategies to fill commercial vacancies. C. Small business assistance workshops. 5) Shuttle Service a. Contribute to shuttle operation connecting hotels and Burlingame Avenue Area. 6) Personnel a. Fund a partial salary for an employee of the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce to administer District programs, organize events, and promote the District. C:\F[LES\13IDBGAMEAV\improvmtlis2004-reso.bid.wpd Exhbit A - 2 EXHIBIT B BURLINGAME AVENUE AREA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT BASIS* I WHO&ISICi 140 RETAIL & RESTAURANT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL Business Definitions ANNUAL ASSESSMENT NO. OF STAFF ** SUBAREA A SUBAREA B 6+ ---------------------- $600 ------------------------ $500 ------------------ 1 - 5 $350 $250 6+ ---------------------- $400 ------------------------ $300 ------------------ 3 -5 ---------------------- $300 ------------------------ $200 ------------------ 1 - 2 $200 $100 6+ ---------------------- $350 ------------------------ $250 ------------------ 3 -5 ---------------------- $250 ------------------------ $150 ------------------ 1 - 2 $200 $100 1+ $550 $550 * ----- Amount shown is annual total * * --- Staff means any persons working (full time or full time equivalency) including owners, partners, managers, employees, family members, etc. Retail ❑ Businesses that buy and resell goods. Examples are clothing stores, shoe stores, office supplies, grocery stores, etc. Restaurant ❑ Selling prepared food and drink. Service ❑ Businesses that sell services. Examples are beauty and barber shops, repair shops that do not sell goods, contractors, auto shops, etc. Professional ❑ Includes engineering firms, architects, attorneys, dentists, optometrists, physicians, realtors, insurance offices, etc. Financial ❑ Banks, savings and loans, household finance companies, title companies, etc.