Downtown Novato BID Assessment 9/30/14 John A. Lambeth

BID Review Project Civitas hired to interview stakeholders and city officials, assess current district and recommend future actions Nine separate stakeholder meetings held in March 2014 Existing documentation on BID reviewed Report issued July 2014

Downtown Novato BID Formed in 1999 Formed under Parking & Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 Overseen by Downtown Novato Business Association (DNBA) Annual budget up to $54,000

California Laws No petition 1 year term Annual renewal Business only Appointed advisory board City can disestablish 50% + 1 petition 5 or 10 year term Business or property Non-profit management Annual report Payors can disestablish 1994 Law 1989 Law

Situation Assessment DNBA has built a stronger relationship with City staff Business owners recognized and appreciated DNBA efforts to increase communication Desire remains for more transparent finances, consistent staffing

Recommendations Part-time executive director –Provides consistency and accountability –Document storage and retention –Program oversight –Stakeholder communications Office space Update administration agreement Training on Brown Act, BID, nonprofit laws

Recommendations Increase funding –Event income –City contributions –PBID –TBID –Grants, donations

Next Steps MOU – Administrative Agreement –Roles and relationship –Performance standards –Financial partnership DBID Annual Renewal Process –Create administrative guidelines for annual renewal process

Questions and Comments John Lambeth, Civitas (800) Thank you!!