HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1996-053 Parking and Business ImprovementRESOLUTION NO. R-96-53
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington,
declaring the intention of the City Council to establish a parking and business
improvement area in downtown Yakima, and fixing a time, date and place for a
hearing on formation of such parking and business improvement area.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington (the "City"), on
April 16, 1996, has adopted Resolution No. initiating the formation of a parking and
business improvement area in downtown Yakima in accordance with RCW 35.87A.030;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yakima,
Washington, as follows:
Section 1. It is the intention of the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Yakima,
Washington, to establish a parking and business improvement area ("PBIA") in downtown
Yakima, as provided under Chapter 35.87A RCW, for the purpose of assisting trade, economic
viability and liveability within the area. The boundaries of the proposed PBIA are set forth on
Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 2. The proposed uses and projects to which the proposed special assessments
shall be put are set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
The proposed 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
Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee ("DARC") 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:
(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;
(f) Providing maintenance and security for common, public areas; and
(g) Any other purposes that may hereafter be permitted under Chap. 35.87A RCW, as
amended, or its successor statute, if any;
and provided further that the City in consultation with DARC 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 subsitution 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 are supplemental to regular street maintenance provided by the
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Section 3. In the event that such PBIA is formed, special assessments would be levied
against all businesses within said 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.
No. of Business Assessment Rate
Employees* Classification Per Employee
1 - 5 Retail $ 20.00
6 and over Retail 40.00
1 - 5 Service 10.00
6 and over Service 20.00
*An employee is defined as anyperson ^ bination of persons whose total
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working hours equal 40 hours per week, i.e., total hours worked by all personnel
(including management) in the previous calendar year divided by 52 weeks
(average working hours per week) and divided by 40 hours equals average
number of employees. Fractions of employees .5 or greater will be rounded up to
the next whole number.
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Section 4. The total estimated annual cost for the improvements set forth in Exhibit B is
$60,000.
Section 5. In the event that such PBIA is formed, the special assessments described herein
would be levied every year for six years following the formation 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 6. All persons who may desire to support, object to, or comment on the
formation of such PBIA are hereby notified to appear at a hearing of the Council to be held at
City Hall, Yakima, Washington, at 2 o'clock P.M., on the 7th day of May, 1996, 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 proposed PBIA, and the proposed special
assessments to be levied upon businesses within said PBIA.
Section 7 The City Clerk is hereby directed to prepare and give notice of such hearing in
the manner required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a regular meeting
thereof held this 16th day of April, 1996.
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 17 6
For Meeting Of April 16. 1996
ITEM TITLE: A resolution fixing a time, date, and place for a hearing on formation of a
Parking and Business Improvement Area in Downtown Yakima. PART B
SUBMITTED BY: Glenn J. Valenzuela, Direct.4%
Community and Econ.. , . elopment
C. Camron Parker
Community and Economic Development
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE:
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
C. Camron Parker
Community and Economic Development
575-6113
Council, with the adoption of the initiation resolution must now, by resolution, establish
a time, date, and place for a public hearing as per RCW 35.87A.040. The Council will
establish Tuesday, May 7, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers as the day to
conduct a public hearing. All effected parties will be notified by mail of the time, date,
and place, as required by statute.
Resolution X Ordinance _. Contract ! Other (Specify)
Funding Source: NONE
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee
recommends approval of the resolution
COUNCIL ACTION:
Office rf the ayar
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CITY HALL, YAKIMA, WASHINGTO ' 98901 Phone: (509) 575-6050
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
April 16, 1996
Dear Downtown Business Owner:
As you may be aware, your business is located within a Business Improvement
Area (BIA) that was established in 1.973. At that time, the Downtown Area
Redevelopment Committee (DARC) was established to act as the
representative and liaison of this district to the City Council.
State law regarding Business Improvement Areas has broadened significantly
since Yakima's Downtown BIA was established. The DARC committee has
requested that the City Council adopt a resolution reforming the Downtown BIA
to meet current state law. They have also requested that a six-year time limit (or
sunset clause) be placed on the assessment. An informational meeting for all
assessed parties was held by DARC members on April 2, 1996 to discuss these
changes.
The City Council has set a date of May 7, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall
Council Chambers to hold a public hearing (as required by state law) before
voting on the reformation ordinance. The ordinance is enclosed with this letter
as well as a map of the Business Improvement Area boundary.
If you have any questions regarding the ordinance or the process please
contact Camron Parker at 575-6113.
Sincerely,
Lyn Buchanan, Mayor