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Approval of the Proposed 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the First and Main Business Improvement District No. 2
Presenter:
Carl Schueler, Planning Manager - Comprehensive Planning
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Summary:
The First and Main Business Improvement District (BID) No. 2 is a legal entity separate from the City of Colorado Springs. However, as required by State statute, it is necessary for City Council to review and approve the proposed 2022 Operating Plan and Budget for the BID.
The Operating Plan and Budget for this BID anticipates no changes from the prior year and no activities in 2022 other than continuing to service outstanding bonds. Staff does note that this BID has accumulated substantial developer advances which are accruing interest.
Background:
The boundaries of this development-specific BID were established pursuant to an election in 2008 and were modified in 2018. This District's elected board is comprised of individuals associated with Nor'wood Development Group. The board currently has one vacancy which the District has noted may be filled with an appointment in 2022. The District is authorized to provide the acquisition of improvements, construction of improvements, operation and maintenance of parking facilities, roadways, lighting, driveways, public utilities, and landscaping.
This Operating Plan and Budget is provided in format consistent with the standard template approved by Council in August 2014 for these documents.
Previous Council Action:
City Council approved creation of this BID in 2008 from within the original boundaries of the First and Main Business Improvement District (Ordinance No. 08-144) and has approved the BID Operating Plan and Budget annually since its formation. Council also approved issuance of the BID's 2009 and 2010 bonds (see below), as well as a minor property inclusion in 2012. In 2014, Council approved an ordinance authorizing this BID to convert from a Council-appointed to an elected board of d...
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