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Is a PBID assessment a new tax?

No. Taxes go into government agency general funds to be used throughout their jurisdictions as needed. PBID assessments can only be levied and used within the PBID boundaries to fund programs and activities authorized by the approved Management Plan. The PBID must be re-approved after each term that the PBID expires (5 or 8 years … Continued

Is a PBID just another government program?

No. The local government agency’s role is to initially approve the establishment of the PBID and collect or cause to be collected, the funds from the County Tax Collector. The funds will be used to pay for the programs and activities authorized by the approved Management Plan.

What are some examples of existing Community Benefit Improvement Districts?

There are approximately 200 property-based improvement districts in California. These districts range in size from smaller districts containing fewer than 50 properties to very large districts containing thousands of properties. Several have one or more CBIDs operating within their boundaries. Santa Rosa Courthouse Square Santa Rosa Railroad Square Old Pasadena Downtown Santa Cruz

Northgate Town Square Approved Project Plans

Northgate Cover Letter 2024 0604 Northgate Town Square Project Description, 5 2024 A NGTS Site Development And Retail Revision Narrative B NGTS Residential Revision Narrative C NGTS Landscape Revision Narrative 00 240604 NGTS Redevelopment Plan Refinements FULL DRAWING SET 01 240604 NGTS Redev Plan Refinements Site Development 02 240604 NGTS Redev Plan Refinements Retail Arch … Continued

When will the proposed traffic signal be constructed?

Design and construction of the traffic signal for West Crescent and Fourth Street intersection is/will be a part of the Second St and Fourth St intersection project. Construction of the traffic signal at West Crescent Dr and Fourth St is anticipated to begin in 2025.

How will traffic be impacted during construction?

To minimize impacts to the community, City staff will coordinate with the project contractor to ensure bicyclist and pedestrian access, and traffic flow are considered during the development of the project construction schedule and traffic control plan.

What is the current project status?

The project team has prepared 65% construction documents and continues to collaborate with project stakeholders in the development of the 95% construction documents. The team anticipates design completion and the bidding of the project in 2025.

Why is the City not repairing the entire roadway?

The City currently maintains 333 lane miles of roadway as part of its network. Concrete roadways represent less than 1% of this network and are significantly more expensive to maintain. The City’s Annual Pavement Management Program (Pavement Management Program – San Rafael) operates with a limited budget to provide services to the City’s entire network. … Continued

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