Resolution 4891C - NOT ACTED ON - Rejecting Work Plan, Budget and Method of Assessment for BID 2004-2005 FYRESOLUTION NO.4891C
A RESOLUTION REJECTING THE WORK PLAN, BUDGET AND METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 FOR THE KALISPELL
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS RECOMMENDED BY ITS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7-12-1101, et seq., MCA, the City of Kalispell on September 2,
2003, passed Resolution 4828 creating a Downtown Business Improvement District
and on December 1, 2003 passed Resolution 4852 expanding the Downtown
Business Improvement District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell thereafter appointed a board of directors for
the Downtown Business Improvement District, which board convened and has now
recommended to the City Council a work plan, budget and method of assessment for
the Business Improvement District for the next fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7-12-1132 MCA, City Council issued a public notice that a work
plan and budget had been submitted and that the City Council would levy an
assessment to defray the cost of the work plan and budget. On May 3, 2004, the City
Council held a public hearing on objections to the work plan and budget. Now the
City Council is to consider whether to accept, modify or reject the work plan and
budget, as it considers necessary and appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The proposed work plan and budget of the Downtown Business Improvement
District for the fiscal year 2004-2005, attached hereto Exhibit "A" and fully
incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby rejected.
SECTION IL The Board of Directors of the Downtown Kalispell Business Improvement
District is hereby directed to reconvene and reconsider its recommendations
and to return to the Kalispell City Council within 45 days with new
recommendations.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 17`h DAY OF MAY, 2004.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
EXHIHBIT A
KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
MISSION STATEMENT
To maintain and promote the character and economic viability of downtown
Kalispell. Advocating for a unique, prosperous and healthy district that is
the social, commercial, professional, and cultural heart of the community.
VISION STATEMENT
The Downtown Kalispell Business Improvement District (BID) will serve as
the primary organization by which members will both strengthen and
revitalize their own organization and the Kalispell community. The BID is
committed to becoming a valuable resource by providing a wide variety of
services including research, technical assistance, planning and advocacy.
The BID will measure its success based upon the extent to which it helps
members find solutions to the challenges they face, provides opportunities
for economic growth and prosperity and improves the quality of life of the
community it serves. Ultimately, by serving its members with excellence,
the BID will contribute to making the City of Kalispell among the most
outstanding places to live and do business in Montana.
OBJECTIVE # 1: Web Site Development and Management $5,500.00
OBJECTIVE# 2: District Business and Real Estate Inventory $2,500.00
OBJECTIVE # 3: Advertising and Promotions $1,500.00
OBJECTIVE # 4: RFP for Performing Arts Center $4,000.00
OBJECTIVE # 5: Master Plan Development Fund $7,500.00
OBJECTIVE # 6: Establish District Grant Program $5,000.00
RESERVE FUND: $9,000.00
TOTAL $35,000.00
BID Exhibit A — Page I
OBJECTIVE # 1: WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Professionally develop and maintain a BID web site to highlight the goals
and vision of the District. Provide information regarding the District's
assets, businesses and events. Keep updates of vacancies and for sale
properties. Provide a good map of District. Link to the Kalispell Area
Chamber of Commerce, Glacier Country and other state and local web sites.
Web site to be available September, 2004.
OBECTIVE # 2: DISTRICT BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE
INVENTORY
Inventory and compile the District's businesses and real estate to be used as
general information therefore locating businesses and real estate vacancies.
This information will be useful as a tool to maintain and promote a healthy
economic District. This information will be available on the BID web site,
which will be an easy access to people interested in investing in the District.
Project to be completed August 1, 2004.
OBJECTIVE # 3: ADVERTISING AND INFORMATION
Develop a District directory listing businesses and services, which has been
compiled in objective #2. This directory will be distributed through the
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and other distribution points. Gift
Certificates will be offered for businesses in the District.
OBJECTIVE # 4: RFP FOR GLACIER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Submit a proposal for the location of the Glacier Performing Arts Center to
be located in downtown Kalispell
OBJECTIVE # 5: MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Partner with other interested parties to develop a Downtown Kalispell
Enhancement Strategy through the guidance of a national consulting firm.
This Enhancement Plan would help chart a course for stimulating private
investment, and help to discover downtown Kalispell's unique economic
potential with action -oriented strategies for implementation.
OBJECTIVE # 6: ESTABLISH DISTRICT GRANT PROGRAM
Co-ordinate with New Business Activity Grants designed to offer an
incentive to locate, upgrade or expand a business in downtown Kalispell.
Develop a Fagade Improvement Grant designed to foster a meaningful
impact of visible improvements in downtown Kalispell.
BID Exhibit A — Page 2