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1 PUBLIC HEARING:
ARLINGTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
City Council
October 20, 2026
Finance Department
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2 • The Arlington Business Improvement District (Arlington BID) was formed in 2002 under the California Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 and codified under Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 3.48. • The Arlington Business Partnership (ABP) was designated as the advisory board to manage the Arlington BID. • The code mandates that the ABP prepare and file an annual report detailing the assessments and activities funded by the BID
BACKGROUND
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3 • As part of the assessment process City Finance
collaborates with the advisory board to file the Annual Report and coordinate a Public Hearing • The City actions the following annually – Meeting 1: Adoption of a Resolution of Intention, October 6, 2026 – Meeting 2: Adoption of Resolution confirming the Annual Report and levying assessments; conduct the Public Hearing to hear and rule on any protests to Arlington BID assessments and project, October 20, 2026
BACKGROUND
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4 ARLINGTON BID LOCATION
• No changes to the boundaries
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5 • No changes to the Assessment • Current BID Assessment – Collected through the annual Business Tax process – Flat fee of $400 per business BID ASSESSMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
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6 • Current Programs and Activities: – General and Administrative Expenses – Community Engagement, Clean-ups, Beautification Projects, Outdoor Lighting Improvements, Parking Restriping – Marketing, Events, and Activities – Mural Painting and Maintenance – Chili Cook-off, Winter Wonderland
FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 ACTIVITIES
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7 That the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing to hear and rule on any protests to the annual assessment proposed for the Arlington Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026/27; and
2. Approve the Resolution confirming the Annual Report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Arlington Business Improvement District and levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2026/27.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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