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Home My WebLink About2001-036 North Front Street PBIA ORDINANCE NO. 2001- 36 AN ORDINANCE of the City. of Yakima, Washington, initiating the reformation of a parking and business improvement area in the North Front Street area of downtown Yakima, and establishing special assessments for certain uses and projects within such parking and business improvement area as provided herein. WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council ") of the City of Yakima, Washington (the "City "), adopted Resolution No. R- 2001 -111 on July 17, 2001 initiating the reformation of a parking and business improvement area for the North Front Street area of Yakima in accordance with RCW 35.86A.030; and WHEREAS, the Council adopted Resolution No. R- 2001 -111 on July 17, 2001 declaring the City's intent to reform a parking and business improvement area for the North Front Street area of Yakima in accordance with RCW 35.87A.040; and WHEREAS, a public hearing concerning the reformation of such parking and business improvement area was held on August 7, 2001; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF YAK MA, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN, as follows: Section 1. It is the intention of the City Council (the "Council ") of the City of Yakima, Washington, to reform a parking and business improvement area ( "PBIA ") for a portion of the North Front Street area of the City, as provided under Chapter 35.87A RCW, for the purpose of assisting trade, economic vitality and livability within the area. The boundaries of the PBIA are set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Section 2. The uses and projects to which the special assessments shall be put are set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. The special assessments shall be applied among the various uses and projects set forth on Exhibit B so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all such uses and projects within the estimated budget set forth in Section 4 hereof. If the City determines in consultation with the North Front Street Business Improvement Association (the "Association ") that it has become impractical or undesirable to accomplish any of such uses or projects by reason of increased costs, changed conditions or needs, alternative uses or projects may be substituted; provided, however, that such alternative uses or projects must include any one or more of the following: • 1 (a) The acquisition, construction or maintenance of parking facilities for the benefit of the area; (b) Decoration of any public place in the area; (c) Promotion of public events that are to take place on or in public places in the area; (d) Furnishing of music in any public place in the area; (e) Providing professional management, planning and promotion for the area, including the management and promotion of retail trade activities in the area; ( Providing maintenance and security for common, public area; and (g) Any other purposes that may hereafter be permitted under Chapter 35.87A RCW, as amended, or its successor statute, in any; And provided further that the City in consultation with the Association may not substitute any such alternative use or project for those set forth on Exhibit B if, within 30 days of the City's mailing notice of such proposed substitution to all businesses within the PBIA subject to assessments, objections in writing are received from operators of businesses that would be required to pay more than fifty percent of the proposed special assessments within such PBIA. All such uses and projects shall be supplemental to regular street maintenance provided by the City and shall not displace any services regularly provided by the City. Section 3. In the event that such PBIA is reformed, special assessments would be levied against all businesses within the PBIA to provide funds necessary for the purposes set forth in Section 2, which special assessments would be levied upon the following classes of business and at the following rates: Category Assessment First Floor Business $150 Upper Floor Business $100 Section 4. The total estimated annual cost for the improvements set forth in Exhibit B is $3,000. Section 5. The City will contract with the Association to administer the operation of the PBIA, as authorized by RCW 35.87A.110. 2 Section 6. The special assessments described herein will be levied every year for five years following the reformation of such PBIA and then terminated. The City may then elect to reform such PBIA in accordance with the procedures for forming a new PBIA established by Chapter 35.87A RCW or any successor statute, if any. Section 7. All persons who may desire to support, object to, or comment on the reformation of such PBIA were notified to appear at a hearing of the Council held at City Hall, Yakima, Washington, at 2 o'clock P.M., on the _7th day of August, 2001, which time and place are hereby fixed for hearing of all matters relating to the establishment of said PBIA, the proposed uses and projects to be financed within said reformed PBIA, and the proposed special assessments to be levied upon businesses within said PBIA. Section 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7 day of August , 2001. 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N CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON Scale -lin =500ft Information Services - GIS 0 250 500 FILE NO: NORTH FRONT STREET ASSOC r --1 APPLICANT: PARKING AND BUSINESS Subject Property • REQUEST: IMPROVEMENT AREA - - - Zoning Boundary PETITION :::: Yakima City Limits LOCATION: front 07/10/01 5-)1-1,.6; f A =BIT B PETITION For Reformation Of The NORTH FRONT STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA In the City of Yakima We, the business owners located within the North Front Street Business Improvement Area (NFSBIA), hereby petition the City of Yakima to reform the North Front Street Business Improvement Area as authorized by RCW Chapter 35.87A within the boundaries established in O- rdinance -96 -58 and as described in Exhibit "A" attached to this petition. Special assessments shall be levied upon the following classes of business and at the rates indicated below; with total estimated annual cost for improvements set forth in Exhibit "B" not to exceed S3,000. Special assessments will be collected from the business owners within the PBIA boundaries and will be deposited in a PBIA fund; collected funds will only be expended for activities that benefit the PBIA, as outlined in Ordinance R -96 -58 passed August 20, 1996. Cateaory Assessment First Floor Business i , :$150 Upper Floor Business i $100 7, 0. l = 4----- /----fir et _,,,5",-. / , 543C4-- Loaz Siusciafr oN i • I A , . • 0 r- , sr i 4..5 c h�-c K� R / I C 1 ( p / 1 „ oz. ect Via /" i 2 v—t-Q-J a ,,.. ` 1 "S , ! rt. w P64, Pr 1 ,7 I A A . / 7 4-) ��i �— U/L f� ,c_ v�. k. fez/ ref Olirr..APr_a / y , , � . - --- - 6 L CL ?a rm. 5 �i', e— r\- Program Options as Suggested by the NFSBIA Proposed Budget Evening Event(s): Annual North Front Street Evening Event with the primary function of promoting the area to potential customers, shoppers, and diners. Festivals could include: theme programs, music, or arts related activities. North Front Street Pamphlet: Promotional material including: an area map including business identification, history or area, etc. To be distributed by Visitor Information Center, Chamber of Commerce, and area businesses. Advertising and Promotion: Sustaining and/or expanding current North Front Street Association advertising such as the Yakima Valley Visitor Guide, newspaper, specialized magazines, radio, television or other media. July 30, 2001 «sal» «first name» «name» «company» «street» «city», «state» «zip» Dear «sal» «name»: The North Front Street Improvement Association petitioned the City Council at its July 17, 2001, meeting to re- establish a Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) for a period of five years. The City Council accepted the petition and has established Tuesday, August 7, 2001 as the date for the public hearing. The resolution setting date with all assessments is attached for your information. Please note that the assessment will take affect within 30 days from adoption of the ordinance re- establishing the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA). Should you have any questions, please feel free to call this office at 575 -6101. Sincerely, Vaughn McBride Community Development Specialist Name sal First name company street city state ' zip Phone # Rath Mr. Craig Blue Banjo & Blue Banjo Apts. 22 & 22 ''A N. 1 Street Yakima WA 98901 Carey Ms. ,Kristen Kris Kids 25 North Front Street Yakima WA 98901 Shoup Mr. Allen Grant's Yakima Brewing & 32 N. Front St Yakima WA 98901 . Malting . ' Dameyer • . Mr. Richard Senator Apartments - 322 %. West Yakima Ave . Yakima WA 98901 Richter - Mr. Ron Deli De Pasta 7 North Front Street Yakima WA 98901 - Games- Hopkins Ms Gayla" The Greystone _ _ 5 North Front Street Yakima WA 98901 Trick Mr. Corday Corday's & Cortec Ltd 5 & 7 '/z North Front Street . Yakima WA 98901 . Freitag Ms Jane Collector's Niche 5 North Front Street . Yakima " WA 98901 , Stuckle Dr. Loren Stuckle Optometrist 25 North Front Street , #5 Yakima WA 98901 Egley" Mr. Sid Egley's Bail Bonds 18 East "A" Street Yakima WA 98901 Silver Image Photography Velikanjee Mr. Robert Attorney 25 North Front Street, #3 Yakima WA 98901 Zerr Ms. Tammy Tzerrs Styling Salon 25 North Front St, #1 Yakima WA 98901 Hargreaves Mr. Bob Bob's Keg & Cork 27 North Front Street Yakima WA 98901 Duncan Mr. Archie Cine Northwest 25 North Front Street #4 Yakima WA • 98901 Cardenas Ms. Calypso Calypso Bridal Boutique 7 North Front Street Yakima WA 98901 LI Mr. Long Oriental Garden Restaurant 19 East Yakima Ave Yakima WA 98901 Elder- Walker Ms. Sherry The Lobby Cafe 25 North Front Street, #6 Yakima WA 98901 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 6 For Meeting Of August 7, 2001 ITEM TITLE: A Public Hearing to Renew the Existing Parking and Business Improvement Area for the North Front Street Area. SUBMITTED BY: William Cook, Director, Community and Economic Development CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Vaughn McBride, Community Development Planner —575 -6101 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The City Council at its regular scheduled meeting of July 17, 2001 initiated by Resolution an intent to reform the North Front Street Parking and Business Improvement Area. The North Front Street Improvement Association business owners have requested that the assessments continue per RCW 35.87.040, and as established by Resolution 96 -58, established August 20, 1996. This Public Hearing is required by law to allow any business owner the opportunity to express any reservations. All business owners have been notified by mail within the time frames of the law. Resolution Ordinance X Other (Specify) Contract Mail to (name and address) Phone: Funding Source: Front Street Business Improvement Area APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: North Front Street Improvement Association recommends approval of the Ordinance. COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -36