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REPORT OF THE DOWNTOWN PLEASANTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 1995 - 1996 The Donton Pleasaaron Bu-~in~s lmnrovemem District is a non-prop~t service organizalion of Downwwn businesses declicaw, d to the .ongoing revilalizatio; of Pleasanton's historic businto district This organization which represents all Downtown busineses (tetallen, professionals, and services), was created by the City Council in January, 1984, and modified in August, 1985. It follows the C. alifomia Stale Legislature enacted "Parking and Business Improvmnent Area Law", known as SB 142 The DPBID functions as an assessment district with itS operating capital geaerated through member Participation. as well as volunteer donedons. It is govuned by a 12-member Board of Direczon. The present me of levy is based upon the following formula: l. All businesses shall pay two times their annsill] City Bnsine~ LA~ixse, ~ubject to a minimum charge of $75 and a maximum charge of $200. 2. Any business exempt from the City Business License tax shall pay an annual charge of S200 to the district. 3. Only non-profit tax -exempt businesses ghn~l be exempt from the DowmDwn District Assessment The DPBID (best known as the Pleasanton Downtown Association) goal is to improve the quality of life in down- town --the heart of the community. The Associalion's long-term goal is tD m~mgthen the commercial economy of Pleasamon's Central Business District Current boundaries of the DPBID are the Arroyo del Valle on the north. Bemal Avenue on the south, the east side of Peters Avenue, and the west side of F~st Street, including all of Old Bemal Avenue. (For the 1995-1996 fiscal year there ar~ no proposed bounclary ages in the parking and business improvement area. ) ACTIVITIF~ AND IMPROVEMENTS: The popular Farmers Market contiunues to grow and attract many residentS 52 Saturdays, year round from 9 am. to 1 p.m. Entmainment and produce tasting adds to the arablance of the event Concerts in the park continue to draw record crowds on Friday evenings, May through September, with a variety of entertainment. In April a Quilt and flower show will take place: - "Pleasanton is Blooming - Quilts and Flowers" This win be the first annual event under the direction of the Marketing Commitme. The Fra~ and Associates or I-laywarcl will continue to work with PDA to bring Antique Fairs in May and Ottobet of this year. year. Heritage Days will be June 10 and l 1. A classic cars display will be incmptwatnl with Heftrage Days this August will feature Cxnise night with cruising down Main Street. This is very weU allended by the residentS of Piston and is profitable for downtown.