ANNUALREPORT
ArlingtonBusinessPartnershipArlingtonBusinessImprovementDistrict Renewal of theBIDlevyFor theyear November 1, 2024 –October 31, 2025
History
TheArlingtonBusinessImprovementDistrictisanadvisoryboardtotheCityofRiversidededicatedtopromotingandenhancingthevitalityofArlington’sBIDBusinesses.EstablishedinOctober2002byagroupofArlingtonBusinessesandCommunityLeaders,theBIDhasdevelopedprograms&partnershipstohelpfundbeautificationprojects,sponsorspecialevents,fosternewbusiness&localcommunityrelationshipsandpromotebusinessactivities.
BIDBoundaries
*Noproposedchangesforupcoming2024/25FiscalYear
Boardof Directors2023/24
PaulAkes-AkesFamilyFuneralHome-President*CindyKeyes-Ross-KeyesManeDesign-VicePresident*RobertSteinmuller-InnovativeElectricServices-Treasurer*MikeMunksgaard-CenterElectric-Secretary*CarolynBadger-Community-At-Large-DirectorMikeSadeghianVanBurenLand&Investment-DirectorJamesHawthorne-McDonalds-DirectorMilesWard-Community-At-Large-DirectorJackCords-PrintingConnection-DirectorMariaMartinez-PacificCoastLandscape-Director *=ExecutiveTeam
Mission&Goals
TheArlingtonBusinessPartnershipwasorganizedforthefollowingspecificpurposes:
(i)topromotethecommercialwelfareofallbusinesseswithintheABID; (ii)topromotebothtangibleimprovementsandpromotionalactivities; (iii)topromoteandfulfillavisionofprosperityforthearea;and (iv)topromoteenthusiasm,innovationandasenseofpartnershipamongallbusinessesintheareaandwithallorganizationssharingthesamegoal.
Website
RiversideABP.com
ContainsMeetingInformation,HistoricInformation,GrantInformation&Application,SpecialEventRegistration/Updates&ACAGProjectSuggestions BoardPolicies
TheBoardofDirectorsapprovestheAnnualBudgetinOctoberalongwiththeupcomingBoardofDirectors&ExecutiveTeamalongwithapprovingRFP’sonaMonthlyBasisforprojectswithanestimatedcostover$10,000.00.ExecutiveTeam&StaffmeetadditionallymonthlytofocusonexecutionofBoarddecisions.ArlingtonBusinessImprovementDistrictbusinessesgeta10%costconsiderationonanyRFP’salongwithpreferentialconsiderationtokeepBIDfundswithinArlington.
CommunityEngagement Plan
MonthlyBoardofDirectorsMeetings-FirstWednesdayoftheMonth@7:30AMandopentothepublic.
FocusGroupMarketingMeetings-FirstTuesdayofthemonth@5:30PMandopentothepublic.
Surveys&FeedbackforupcomingFarmer’sMarketinArlingtonProject ProgressistrackedthroughOutcomeBasedMetrics:ex.Before/AfterforImprovements ArlingtonBIDBenefits
TheABPVisioniscommittedtothebrandingofArlingtonasanattractiveplacetovisit,workanddobusiness;ABPoperatesthefollowingprogramsfocusingonthephysicalimprovementandbrandingoftheArlingtonBusinessImprovementDistrict.
Marketing
AnnualRiversideChiliCook-Off&Car/CycleShow-MemorialDayWeekendonMagnoliaWinterfest@HuntParkHolidayLightingfromThanksgiving-JanuaryGrandOpenings&PromotionsofBusinessActivities Beautification
PhysicalImprovementProgramGrants-MatchingFundsareprovidedupto$1,000foreligibleimprovementsincludedbutnotlimitedto:exteriorpainting,newsignage,exteriorsecuritycameras,parkinglotresurfacingandlighting.
VandalismRepairGrants-MatchingFundsareprovidedupto$1,000foreligiblerepairssuchas:windowreplacement.
VolunteerGroup:ArlingtonCommunityActionGroup-TrashCleanupProjects1-2amonth,Graffiti311Reporting,PressureWashingforBusShelters,MuralProjectscheduledforOct12th,Adopt-An-Alleypartnershipw/KRCB ArlingtonBID- TaxAssessment
Themethodandbasisforlevyingtheassessmentinsufficientdetailtoalloweachbusinessownertoestimatetheamountoftheassessmenttobeleviedagainsthisorherbusinessfortheyear.
BIDTaxAssessment Calculation
90%ofabusinessowner’scurrentbusinesstax,witha$400maximumcapbeappliedwithintheexistingboundariesoftheArlingtonBID.
Themethodforlevyingthis90%taxassessmentistotakethebasebusinesstaxleviedbytheCityofRiversideandincreaseitby90%.
EXAMPLEBUSINESSTAXPAYMENT–90%ASSESSMENTWITH$400MAXIMUMCAP BaseBusinessTax+ArlingtonBIDAssessmentFee(Basemultipliedby0.90)=TotalBusinessTaxDue Example#1$100.00+$90.00=$190Example#2$1,000.00+$900.00($400)=$1,900($1,400) NoProposedChanges
AtthistimetheArlingtonBusinessPartnershipisnotproposinganyBIDTaxAssessmentchangesfortheupcoming2024/25FiscalYear. 2023/24Sponsors/Partners
CityofRiverside-Cash&In-KindIES-Cash&In-KindKeyesManeDesign-CashAkesFamilyFuneralHome-CashMotorMaid-ProductBusinessImagesInc.-Product&In-KindPacificCoastLandscape-In-Kind&CashIEHP-ProductAtomy-Product For2024/25weanticipatetoretainourcurrentPartnersandincludethefollowing:
StaterBros,LesSchwabTires&ADTSecurityServices
Proposed2024/25Budget
INCOME
Arlington
BID
Business
License
Fees
$255,000.00
Sponsorship
Income
$20,000.00
Total
Income
$275,000.00
EXPENSES
Administration(Food&Drinks,AnnualMeetingExpenses)
$1,000
Marketing
Riverside
Chili
Cook-Off
$50,000.00
Winter
Wonderland
$20,000.00
Physical
Improvements
Grants
(PIP
&
Vandalism)
$15,000.00
Holiday
Lighting
$30,000.00
BID
Maintenance
$5,000.00
Occupancy(Rent,Utilities,Telephone,Maintenance)
$40,000.00
Office(OfficeSupplies,Printing,Postage,Dues,Conference/Training) $8,000.00
Professional
Fees(Accountant,Attorney,Insurance)
$8,000.00
Salaries
&
Benefits(Wages/Benefits,WorkersComp.,TaxesandFees)
$100,000.00
Total
Expenses
$277,000.00
Net:~2,000netlossReserveAccount:~$52,000EndofYearEstimatedTotal:~$50,000netpositive Arlington Business Partnership
Statement of Activity
November 2023 - July 2024
Accrual Basis Thursday, August 15, 2024 02:59 PM GMT-07:00 1/2 TOTAL
Revenue
BID Assessments 163,796.66
Sponsorships 22,900.00
Total BID Assessments 186,696.66
Sales 3,806.09
Uncategorized Income 0.10
Total Revenue $190,502.85
GROSS PROFIT $190,502.85
Expenditures
1 Meeting Expenses 832.79
Annual Meeting - Food 80.00
Total 1 Meeting Expenses 912.79
3 Marketing
Chili Cook-Off 20,051.30
Winter Wonderland 6,242.74
Total 3 Marketing 26,294.04
4 Physical Improvements 2,075.00
Holiday Lighting 18,354.00
PIP Grant 10,924.89
Total 4 Physical Improvements 31,353.89
5 Occupancy
Internet/TV/Cell/Phone/Alarm/Cameras 2,606.35
Rent 17,801.53
Utilities 2,111.31
Total 5 Occupancy 22,519.19
6 Office expenses
Bank fees & service charges 30.00
Equipment lease & maintenance 632.04
Memberships & subscriptions 771.50
Parking & tolls 2.50
Shipping & postage 13.63
Software & apps 826.85
Supplies 1,181.54
Total 6 Office expenses 3,458.06
7 Professional & Legal Fees
Accounting fees 252.95
Insurance 3,276.00
Total 7 Professional & Legal Fees 3,528.95
8 Payroll Taxes
Payroll Fees 1,267.60
Total 8 Payroll Taxes 1,267.60
Arlington Business Partnership
Statement of Activity
November 2023 - July 2024
Accrual Basis Thursday, August 15, 2024 02:59 PM GMT-07:00 2/2 TOTAL
Payroll Expenses
Taxes 7,336.19
Wages 73,099.29
Total Payroll Expenses 80,435.48
Total Expenditures $169,770.00
NET OPERATING REVENUE $20,732.85
NET REVENUE $20,732.85