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Resolution 5985 - Budget - BID Work Plan & BudgetReturn to: 1IIIIIIIIII II I III IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIII II I III IIII II11 II Fees: $5 00 94 City Clerk Debbie Pierson, Flathead County MT by MW 8/21/2020 3:06 PM 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 I 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 DAY OF AUGUST, 2020. ® M44, Mark Jo son Mayor ATTEST: +Aieerunckhorst, CMC City Clerk QX����,/, yOcp- ,,1,% o lllllill! 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 PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 (406) 253-6923 www.downtownkalispell.com 33 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. • Held 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 comer 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 f illtime 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. PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 (406) 253-6923 www.downtownkalispell.com 34 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WORK PLAN 2021 The following pie chart and detail demonstrates the proposed expenditures for the fiscal year 2021 work plan. _- City Admin fee 2% Beautification 7% Tourism 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 Communications 4% $25,000 $40,000 $ 500 $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $309,000 $102,500 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,000 $ 500 $ 0 $ 6,500 $ 8,000 $ 51,000 $ 13,000 $ 1000 $ 109000 $ 34,847 $ 1,100 $ 35,947 $ 3,859 $ 3,859 $171,806 PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 (406) 253-6923 i www.downtownkalispell.com KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Projects for the 2021 fiscal year include: • Continue annual property owner meetings to gamer 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 comer 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 PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 (406) 253-6923 www.downtownkalispell.com