The Alameda Business Improvement District
Item 8.1
December 16, 2025
Jen Baker
Blage Zelalich
Victor Farlie
Sal Alvarez
Director, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Deputy Director, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Senior Executive Analyst,City Manager’sOffice of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs 1 BIDs are formed pursuant to the California Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989.
BID law allows for the creation of special benefit assessment districts to raise funds within a specific geographic area.
BIDs allows business owners to organize their efforts and raise funds exclusively for the benefit of the district.
Business owners within the assessment district boundaries fund the district, and 99% of funds are used to provide services desired by and benefitting businesses within the district.
City Council renews the BID annually.
01 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
The Alameda Business District stretches from
Hedding Street to Stockton Avenue to West San
Carlos Street to Dana Avenue.
It is an extensive and active business, cultural,
and residential district.
Over 5,000 Jobs
1,731 Active Business Tax Certificates
Cafés and Restaurants – Boutiques – Gyms and
Fitness Studios – Personal and Professional
Services
02 03 ASSESSMENT RATES AND REVENUE
Business
Category
Annual
Assessment
Rates
Net Number
of
Businesses
Total
Assessment
Revenue
2+
Employees
$350 1,044 $365,400
0 or 1
Employee
$100 45 $4,500
Total annual revenue is $369,900.
Assuming a 70% collection rate in Year 1, projected revenue is $258,930. 04 BUDGET AND SERVICE PLAN
Service Budget
District Promotion – 35%: outreach that positions The Alameda District as a vibrant destination
$90,625
Events and Activations – 35%: districtwide events and programs that bring visitors.
$90,625
Beautification and Decorations – 15%: banners, planters, and seasonal décor.
$38,839
Administration and Compliance – 14%: staff, insurance, bookkeeping, and annual reporting.
$36,250
City Administrative Fee – 1% $2,591
Total Expenses $258,930
05 DISTRICT FORMATION TIMELINE
Action Date
First Council Meeting
• Resolution of Intention to Establish a BID
December 16, 2025
Publication and Mailing of Notice December 20, 2025
Second Council Meeting
• Public Meeting to set the Public Hearing date
January 13, 2026
Third Council Meeting
• Public Hearing
February 3, 2026
Fourth Council Meeting
• Second Reading of the Ordinance
February 24, 2026
Ordinance becomes law (30 days after adoption) March 27, 2026 Assessment begins April 26, 2026
Thank You