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File ID: 2025-01979 12/9/2025
[Housing Authority] Approval of City of Sacramento Housing Authority Participation in the Renewal of the Midtown Sacramento Property and Business Improvement District File ID: 2025-01979
Location: Midtown Sacramento - Council District 4
Recommendation: Adopt a City of Sacramento Housing Authority Resolution 1) delegating signatory authority to the Acting Executive Director, or his designee, for City of Sacramento Housing Authority owned property included in the proposed Midtown Sacramento Property and Business Improvement District (MPBID) 2) allocating approximately $8,377 in Conventional Housing Funds on an annual basis for the assessment, subject to annual increases not to exceed three percent per year, and 3) authorizing the Acting Executive Director, or his designee, to pay the annual assessment.
Contact: Mark Hamilton, Director of Rental Assistance Demonstration, [email protected], (916) 449-6248, Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Presenter: None.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Housing Authority Resolution
3-Exhibit A - Proposed District Map
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The MPBID was initially approved in 2008 under the Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) Law of 1994. The MPBID has since been renewed twice, with the last renewal approved by the Housing Authority Board on January 12, 2016, for a ten-year term, which expires on December 31, 2026. Property owners within the Midtown area have proposed to renew it for a third time.
Policy Considerations: The proposed renewal of the Midtown PBID aligns with the Public Housing Authority’s Annual Plan, as the MPBID promotes increased safety and security in the community through its efforts in graffiti abatement, litter removal, streetscape maintenance, and additional safety
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measures.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Pursuant to Cal.
Code Regs., tit. 14., section 15378 (b)(2), the recommended actions are not considered a “project,” as they constitute continuing administrative activities.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): The Housing Authority’s BID assessment is determined by its ownership of parcels located within District boundaries. The Housing Authority does not exercise sufficient control or responsibility over how BID assessment funds are used, and the recommended action involves minimal Federal funding. Therefore, the recommended actions do not constitute a “major Federal action” as defined under 42 U.S.C. section 4336(e), and NEPA does not apply.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission: It is anticipated that at its December 3, 2026, meeting, the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Commission will approve the staff recommendation for this item. If that does not happen, staff will inform the Housing Authority Board.
Rationale for Recommendation: In 2008, it was determined that the formation of the MPBID could enhance the vitality of Midtown Sacramento. The MPBID services benefit approximately 1,545 parcels. The approximate District boundaries are 15th and 16th Street to the west, with portions bound by F Street, G Street, H Street, and I Street to the north, Alhambra Blvd to the east, and portions of S Street and T Street in the south. The proposed services for the MPBID will continue to provide maintenance, safety ambassadors, security cameras, events, streetscape improvement projects, community relations, business development, advocacy, and community engagement services and activities to promote the area as clean, safe, vibrant, and welcoming.
These services and activities will improve district cleanliness and safety, increase building occupancy and lease rates, and encourage new business development and services for properties. Overall, they support a safer and more vibrant Midtown, benefiting the community.
Financial Considerations: This report recommends authorizing the Housing Authority to allocate and utilize Conventional Housing funds to pay an annual assessment to the PBID. There are three tiers of assessments in the PBID, based on ownership, and they are: Standard ($0.22 per square foot per year), Public ($0.17 per square foot per year), and Private Tax-Exempt, Healthcare Use ($0.13 per square foot per year). The assessment amount is based on the size of the lot and is charged at a rate determined by its ownership. The Housing Authority’s assessment is based on the public ownership of the parcel and is therefore charged at $0.17 per square foot and totals approximately
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$8,377.00 in annual assessments. This assessment could increase to three percent each year, upon Board approval. Upon approval of the attached resolution and renewal of the PBIDs, the Housing Authority will be participating as a property owner with respect to the public housing site.
Assessment rates may be subject to an increase of no more than three percent annually.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): M/WBE & Section 3 Considerations:
Minority and Women’sBusiness Enterprise requirements and Section 3 considerations will be applied to all activities to the extent required by the federal funding and in accordance with SHRA’sSection 3 Economic Opportunity Plan.
RESOLUTION 2025-
Adopted by the Housing Authority of the City Sacramento
December 9, 2025
Approval of City of Sacramento Housing Authority Participation in the Renewal of the Midtown Sacramento Property and Business Improvement District
BACKGROUND
A. The Midtown Property and Business Improvement District (MPBID) was initially established in 2008 and was subsequently renewed for a ten -year term , effective January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2026.
B. The property owners have now proposed renewing the MPBID for a ten -year term, from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2036.
C. The boundaries of the MPBID include two Housing Authority of the City-owned parcels. The Housing Authorities’ parcels will have a total annual assessment of approximately $8,377 for the first year of the renewal term. Future assessment rates may be subject to an increase of no more than three percent annually.
D. The proposed renewal of the MPBID is consistent with the Public Housing Authority’s Annual Plan as it supports the following Goals and Objectives: increase the viability of decent, safe, and affordable housing; and improve community quality of life and economic vitality.
E. Pursuant to Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14., section 15378 (b)(2), the recommended actions are not considered a “project,” as they constitute continuing administrative activities.
F. The Housing Authority’s BID assessment is determined by its ownership of parcels located within District boundaries. The Housing Authority does not exercise sufficient control or responsibility over how BID assessment funds are used, and the recommended action involves minimal Federal funding. Therefore, the recommended actions do not constitute a “major Federal action” as defined under 42 U.S.C. section 4336(e), and NEPA does not apply.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
All evidence presented having been duly considered, the findings, including environmental findings regarding this action, as stated above, are found to be true and accurate and are hereby approved adopted.
SECTION 2.
The Acting Executive Director or his designee is authorized to: a) sign petitions, cast a vote via an assessment ballot, and execute other related documents to further the renewal of the Midtown PBID on behalf of the Housing Authority; b) pay the annual PBID assessment utilizing Housing Authority funds for the following Housing Authority owned properties (APNs listed) to be included in the renewal of the MPBID:
006-0125-014-0000 - 1731 K Street
006-0125-011-0000 - 1715 K Street
SECTION 3.
Exhibit A is part of this resolution.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Exhibit A – Proposed District Map