Title
Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Spring 2017 Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the update on PBIA’s recent accomplishments and continued strategies for successful efforts in 2017
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an update on he best and most effective ways that the PBIA can serve businesses in Downtown Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3798
Presenter(s):
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison
Mary Corso, PBIA Board Chair and Owner of Courtyard Antiques and Courtyard Studio 721
Background and Analysis:
The Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) was established in 2006 under OMC Chapter 3.62.
The PBIA Board serves as a conduit for views and information from the Downtown business community to provide them with a direct voice to City Council. So far in 2017 we have seen:
• The continued deployment of brooms and dustpans to downtown businesses and organizations to promote a clean and safe environment
• Enhanced cigarette butt collectors re-deployed for Arts Walk and beyond
• Review and selection of 2 new murals through the “Collective Visions” mural process
• Continued advocacy and action for public restrooms
• Enhanced strategic partnerships with other downtown non-profit organizations including the Olympia Downtown Association (ODA), Volunteers in Paint (VIP) and others
Staff Goals for 2nd Quarter 2017:
• Promote the vitality of Downtown along with new Downtown businesses and new opportunities for livability in the Downtown core
• Work with the Capital Recovery Center (CRC) to install and care for Downtown Flower Baskets
• Continue to work with Parks and Public Works on the Downtown Sanitation plan
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Council will have many opportunities to partner with PBIA in 2017 on issues such as public restrooms and public art, expanding Downtown Ambassador opportunities and working with Downtown Stakeholders
Financial Impact:
The PBIA’s approved 2017 budget is $110,000
Attachments:
Approved 2017 PBIA Budget