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Resolution 4891A - Approving Work Plan, Budget and Method of Assessment for BID 2004-2005 FYRESOLUTION NO.4891A A RESOLUTION APPROVING 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, attached hereto Exhibit "A" and fully incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby approved and adopted for the fiscal year 2004-2005. SECTION IL The proposed tax assessment formula of the Downtown Business Improvement District is hereby approved and adopted for the fiscal year 2004-2005. That tax assessment formula to be applied against all properties within the Business Improvement District shall be (the Taxable Value of the parcel multiplied by .0375%) plus (parcel size in square feet multiplied by .015). PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 17" DAY OF NYNY, 2 1 4. Pamela B. Kenne 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, 2064, 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 Giant designed to foster a meaningful impact of visible improvements in downtown Kalispell. BID Exhibit A —Page 2