Title
Introduction of the Thurston Economic Development Council as PBIA Phase 2 Consultant
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Issue:
Introduction of the Thurston Economic Development Council as the consultant leading Phase 2 of the PBIA Restructure Project.
Staff Contact:
Jennica Machado, Economic Development Director, Community Planning and Economic Development, 360.480.9167
Presenter(s):
Jennica Machado, City of Olympia
Michael Cade, Thurston Economic Development Council
Background and Analysis:
The Parking Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board and the Olympia City Council reviewed the Phase 1 PBIA Evaluation and approved Phase 2 to move forward. The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) is moving forward as the consultant to complete Phase 2 of the project.
The Executive Director of the EDC, Michael Cade, will attend the June PBIA Advisory Board meeting to introduce himself, the organization, and discuss Phase 2's scope of work. As the newly appointed consultant, the EDC aims to use this initial session to establish a collaborative foundation with the Advisory Board. Beyond a formal introduction, Mr. Cade will facilitate a discussion to align project expectations and solicit early input from the group. Specifically, the EDC will seek the Board's insights on designing the upcoming project kickoff and shaping subsequent stakeholder engagement strategies. This collaborative approach ensures that the framework for community outreach is deeply informed by the Board's expertise and historical context from Phase 1 before next steps are finalized.
Climate Analysis:
There are no climate impacts from this item.
Equity Analysis:
The Phase 2 evaluation will apply an equity lens to both the stakeholder engagement process and the restructuring of the PBIA model. The analysis will focus on creating a equitable ratepayer structure that considers the impacts on marginalized, low-income, or minority-owned business communities downtown to preven...
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