H06. Res. 5985, 2021 BID BudgetCITY OF City of Kalispell
ALISPELL post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
Telephone (406) 758-7000 Fax - (406) 758-7758
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Rick Wills, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 5985 — A Resolution Approving the Work Plan and
Budget of the Business Improvement District
MEETING DATE: August 17, 2020 — Regular Council Meeting
BACKGROUND: On April 3, 2017, pursuant to Section 7-12-1111, et seq., MCA, the City of
Kalispell created a Business Improvement District [BID]. This entity falls under the provisions
of Business Improvement Districts. The board of directors for the BID has recommended to the
City Council a work plan and budget for the Business Improvement District for the next fiscal
year and seeks to have it approved. The proposed assessment for each property owner within the
BID's area is .015 per square foot, plus .0225 of the taxable value of the property, and a flat fee
of $100.00 for each property. Also, on the agenda for this Council Meeting is the standard
budget resolution for the BID that is not designed to address the assessment but rather only the
gross revenue anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council consider and pass Resolution
5985, a resolution approving the work plan and budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 for the
Kalispell Business Improvement District as recommended by its Board of Directors.
ALTERNATIVES: Upon consideration of the proposal the Council may reject the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 5985
BID Work Plan and Budget
Return to:
City Clerk
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell MT 59903-1997
RESOLUTION NO. 5985
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WORK PLAN AND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2020-2021 FOR THE KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS
RECOMMENDED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2017, pursuant to Section 7-12-1101, et seq., MCA, the City of
Kalispell, passed Resolution 5801 creating a Downtown Business Improvement
District; and
WHEREAS, the board of directors of the Downtown Business Improvement District has
recommended to the City Council a work plan and budget for the Downtown
Business Improvement District for the fiscal year 2020-2021; and
WHEREAS, having fully considered the work plan and budget presented, as well as the proposed
method of assessment, the City Council now finds that it is in the best interests of
the City as well as the District and the properties therein to accept the work plan
and budget, as well as the proposed assessment method.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The proposed work plan and budget of the Business Improvement District,
attached hereto Exhibit "A" and fully incorporated herein by this reference,
is hereby approved and adopted for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
SECTION 2. The proposed assessment formula of the Business Improvement District is
hereby approved and adopted for the fiscal year 2020-2021. That
assessment formula to be applied against all properties within the Business
Improvement District shall be $.015 per square foot, plus a $100.00 flat fee
per property.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2020.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Exhibit A
KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
2020-2021 BUDGET
Board of Directors
Marshall Noice, Chair
Maggie Doherty
Curtis Bartel
Kisa Davison
Ryan Berweger
Cara Lamire
Pam Mower
Mayor Johnson and Kalispell City Council,
The proposed budget for the Kalispell Business Improvement District follows this letter and keeps in
mind the Mission, Vision and Purpose of the District.
The Mission of the Kalispell Business Improvement District
To promote and foster economic growth and stability within the Business Improvement District while
preserving Downtown Kalispell's rich historic and cultural identity.
The Vision
By preserving historic charm, fostering growth, promoting a sense of community and improving image,
Downtown Kalispell will develop into an attractive location for investors, property owners, business
owners, and residents, and become a destination point for visitors.
The Purpose
To accomplish its vision of creating a vibrant and dynamic business district the BID works to:
• Build effective partnerships with businesses, institutions, property owners, and city government to
maintain a clean and safe community
• Attract, retain and promote quality businesses and retail segments to support our local economy
• Promote Kalispell as a renowned destination point with a business, retail, entertainment and
institutional mix offering unique products, services and events
• Promote Kalispell as the preferred place to shop, work, learn and live
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KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
BID ASSESSMENT FORMULA
Montana Code Annotated 7-12-1133 (2) directs the governing body to annually assess the entire cost of
the district against the entire district using a method that best ensures that the assessment on each lot or
parcel is equitable in proportion to the benefits to be received.
The BID Board has reviewed the current assessment formula and is recommending that the formula for
fiscal year 2021 remain the same as the 2020 fiscal year. All property owners within the district will be
assessed a flat fee of $100.00, $0.015 per square foot assessment and a taxable value assessment from
.0225%. Owner occupied residential properties will not assessed.
The formula would leave the overall budget at approximately the same level as the 2020 fiscal year. After
discussion of the new work plan the BID Board of Directors believes that the proposed assessment
formula will ensure proportional benefits for the entire district.
WORK PLAN 2020
The BID Board of Directors is pleased to let the Mayor, Council and property owners know that the
following list from the 2020 work plan will be completed prior to the end of the current fiscal year.
• I leld a property owner meeting to garner feedback and gather suggestions
• Worked with the Kalispell Downtown Association to design and assist with funding of three bike
racks downtown
• Provided funding for 12 new trees to replace dead and dying trees downtown
• Awarded $17,144 in Facade Improvement grants
• Beautification — Provided plants for 54 downtown corner planters and 115 hanging flower baskets
• Worked with the city to evaluate current parking plans to add additional parking opportunities
• Worked with the city to review and evaluate transportation issues downtown
• Continued representation on the CORE trail committee by the BID Executive Coordinator
• Advertised downtown events to continue drawing visitors for the economic success of
property/business owners through our website
• Assisted property owners/business owners resolve issues downtown
• Continued investment in our website and social media presence
• Promoted public art within the Business Improvement District
• Continued to be an advocate for downtown
• Beautification — Provided 1 fulltime Downtown Ambassador and 1 part time Downtown
Ambassador to clean & maintain downtown public areas and BID -provided flowers
• Developed a plan to address the entire district needs and fair distribution of services offered by the
BID such as flowers, cleaning, etc.
• Secured a Department of Commerce grant to hire a contractor to develop historic building
renovation standards.
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WORK PLAN 2021
The following pie chart and detail demonstrates the proposed expenditures for the fiscal year 2021 work
plan.
Citv Admin fee Communications
Beautification
7%
Tourisr
6%
Development Activity
• FaVade Improvement Program
• Cleaning
• Print advertising
• Sponsorship/Events
• Insurance
• New projects
Communications
• Web Development & Management
• Social Media & on line marketing
• Conferences/Travel/Memberships
• Newsletter
• Cell Phone
Beautification
• Flowers
• Art
Tourism
• Printing/media programming
Staffing
• Executive Coordinator — Contract
• Rent/supplies/conferences/mileage
City Administrative Fee
TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET
$25,000
$40,000
$ 500
$ 5,000
$ 2,000
$30,000 $102,500
$ 2,000
$ 3,000
$ 1,000
$ 500
$ 0 $ 6,500
$ 8,000
$ 5,000 $ 13,000
$ 10,000 $ 10,000
$ 34,847
$ 1,100 $ 35,947
$ 3,859 $ 3,859
$171,806
PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903
(406) 253-6923 www.downtownkalispell.com
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Projects for the 2021 fiscal year include:
• Continue annual property owner meetings to garner feedback and gather suggestions for
future BID areas of focus & projects
• Develop a long term plan for BID and utilize feedback gathered from property owners and
the City Council to determine long-range focus and projects
• Continue the Fagade Improvement Program and award up to$25,000 in grants throughout
the BID
• Discuss the development of a mentor program for new developers
• Further collaboration with the Kalispell Parks and Recreation to replace more missing and
dead trees within the BID and institute a shared process to water the new trees
• Work with the Kalispell Downtown Association and other community members to identify
and support public art within the BID
• Continue to support the creation and placement of artistic bike racks
• Discuss and possibly initiate a resource page to list contractors that perform property
cleanup such as power spray cleaning, weed removal window washers and
sidewalk/parking area snow removal
• Continue investment in our web site and social media presence
• Maintain Executive Coordinator and Downtown Ambassador positions
• Contract an additional part time Downtown Ambassador for the 2020 summer season to
assist with the work of the district
• Provide 115 hanging flower baskets and bedding plants for 54 corner planters & provide
for their maintenance
• Continue representation on the CORE trail planning committee
• Advertise downtown events to continue drawing visitors for the economic success of
property/business owners through our website
• Continue to advocate for downtown
• Work with the City of Kalispell to study the potential of a parking structure
• Explore the development of a digital program for visitors highlighting restaurants, retail
and the downtown walking guide
The Downtown BID encourages the City of Kalispell to continue reinvestment in the Downtown
core of Kalispell including improvements to water pressure on Main Street and improvements in
City owned parking lots.
We look forward to working with all of you in the upcoming year to achieve our mission to
enhance the visitor experience and business environment. Together we can ensure that Downtown
Kalispell remains a viable, vibrant and diverse business district providing an exciting and
enjoyable place to live, work, dine and shop.
Many thanks for your consideration of the 2021 fiscal year budget.
Best regards,
Kalispell Business Improvement District Board of Directors
Kisa Davison, Chair Ryan Berweger Maggie Doherty Cara LaMire
Marshall Noice Pam Mower Curtis Bartel
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