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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR - Budget 4 Alessandro Alley BID FY 07-08CITY OF PALM DESERT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Approval of the Annual Budget for the Alessandro Alley Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 SUBMITTED BY: Martin Alvarez, Redevelopment Manager Stephen Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager DATE: June 28, 2007 ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 07-47 Alessandro Alley Property and Business Improvement District Management Plan Fiscal Year 2007/2008 District Map Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt: 1. Resolution No. 07-47 approving the annual levy for the Alessandro Alley Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Executive Summary: The Alessandro Alley Property and Business Improvement District was approved in July 1, 2006. The District was established to fund the maintenance of the proposed Alessandro Alley improvements. The City's Redevelopment Agency is currently in the process of completing the design and engineering for the improvements. Since the improvements have not been completed, there will be no expenses incurred by the District for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. The attached resolution allows the City Council to approve the annual budget (no expenses) and postpones the collection of the annual levy for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Once the improvements are complete, the District will continue to be assessed for the maintenance of the improvements. Discussion: The Alessandro Alley Business Improvement District was established in 2006 for a five- year term and budget. The District is entering its second year of the five-year term. The District includes properties located on the north side of Highway 111 between Las Palmas and 300 feet east of Monterey Avenue. The alley improvements include the addition of parking spaces, landscaping, lighting, and block walls along alley. Alessandro Alley Budget FY 2007/2008 June 28, 2007 Page 2 of 2 The City's Redevelopment Agency is currently in the process of completing the design and engineering for the improvements. Since the improvements have not been completed, there will be no expenses incurred by the district for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Once the improvements are complete, the established district will pay for services such as landscape maintenance, street sweeping, and parking lot lighting within the alley. In June 2007, staff notified the property owners that the City Council would consider suspending the annual levy for Fiscal Year 2007/2008, and that last year's levy collected would be held in reserve for future years. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution, approving the annual budget (no expenses) for the Alessandro Alley Property and Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Submitted B Martin Alvarez Redevelopment Manager Departmen Head: Homer Croy ACM for De Approval: Carlos 1 Ort City Manager opment Services Paul Gibson Director of Finance Step Assi ryan I the City Ma ager �ITY COUNCIL�ACTION: APPROVED ��// . DENIED RECAEIVED OTHER,LataRW k'n,ti Al(. 07- 07 MEETING DATE !o • 2k. 07 AYES : R`n&' ti/' 44C / an 1 /C NOES:/P ' ABSENT S/!71 ABSTAIN: 1OT►�'_ VERIFIED BY: Ri0►< /rngng ')riginal on File with City Clerk's Offir.