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collateral effects that benefit property or persons not assessed does not convert any portion of those special benefits or their incidental or collateral effects into general benefits. (3)It is of the utmost importance that property-based districts created under this act have clarity regarding restrictions on assessments they may levy and the proper determination of special benefits. Legislative clarity with regard to this act will provide districts with clear instructions and courts with legislative intent regarding restrictions on property-based assessments,and the manner in which special benefits should be determined. 36602. Purpose of part The purpose of this part is to supplement previously enacted provisions of law that authorize cities to levy assessments within property and business improvement districts, to ensure that those assessments conform to all constitutional requirements and are determined and assessed in accordance with the guidance set forth in this act. This part does not affect or limit any other provisions of law authorizing or providing for the furnishing of improvements or activities or the raising of revenue for these purposes. 36603. Preemption of authority or charter city to adopt ordinances levying assessments Nothing in this part is intended to preempt the authority of a charter city to adopt ordinances providing for a different method of levying assessments for similar or additional purposes from those set forth in this part. A property and business improvement district created pursuant to this part is expressly exempt from the provisions of the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 (Division 4 (commencing with Section 2800)). 36603.5. Part prevails over conflicting provisions Any provision of this part that conflicts with any other provision of law shall prevail over the other provision of law, as to districts created under this part. 36604. Severability This part is intended to be construed liberally and, if any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Assessments levied under this part are not special taxes. 36606. "Activities" "Activities"means,but is not limited to,all of the following that benefit businesses or real property in the district: (a)Promotion of public events. (b)Furnishing of music in any public place. (c)Promotion of tourism within the district. (d)Marketing and economic development, including retail retention and recruitment. (e)Providing security, sanitation, graffiti removal, street and sidewalk cleaning, and other municipal services supplemental to those normally provided by the municipality. (f)Other services provided for the purpose of conferring special benefit upon assessed businesses and real property located in the district. 36606.5. "Assessment" "Assessment" means a levy for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, installing, or maintaining improvements and providing activities that will provide certain benefits to properties or businesses located within a property and business improvement district. 36607. "Business" "Business"means all types of businesses and includes financial institutions and professions. Management District Plan 14 April21, 2015