Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 11-07-2022
Requesting Agency: Finance
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Michael Kerrigan
Email Address: Michael.kerrigan@denvergov.org
Phone Number:
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
title
A bill for an ordinance approving a 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District.
Approves the 2023 Operating Plan and Budget for the Santa Fe Business Improvement District in Council District 3. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-9-2022.
body
Affected Council District(s) or citywide? 3
Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
State statute requires that City Council approves or disapproves the BID budget for the upcoming year. The ordinance represents the City’s approval for the expenditures and revenues necessary to execute the responsibilities of the District.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Business Improvement Districts (BID’s) are organized for the benefit of commercial properties to assist with infrastructure improvements and their maintenance, as well as having the ability to perform marketing and economic development activities. This is the operating plan and budget for the Santa Fe BID (the “District”) and it is submitted annually.
General Description of District and Location: The District service area consists of the commercial properties along both sides of Santa Fe Drive from 6th Avenue to 13th Avenue, and the 7 blocks are made up of approximately 130 properties.
The main purpose of the District is to improve the economic vitality and overall commercial appeal of properties in the District. The District provides programming and benefits to taxable business and commercial properties located within the proposed boundaries that includes economic development, physical improvements, safety, and advocacy.
District Structure: The District has no debt and no mill levy but assesses commercial property owners with a special assessment. The proposed 2023 budget contemplates two assessment rates: $9.37/lf of commercial property fronting Santa Fe Dr. and $0.10/sf of commercial building. The proposed budgetary expenses for 2023 is $167,019. The Board of Directors is composed of 7 electors.
Address/Location (if applicable):
The District service area consists of the commercial properties along both sides of Santa Fe Drive from 6th Avenue to 13th Avenue, and the 7 blocks are made up of approximately 130 properties.
Legal Description (if applicable): N/A
Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C.) Citation (if applicable): N/A
Draft Bill Attached? No