Title
Discuss the 2024 PBIA Work Plan
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Discussion to develop the PBIA's 2024 Work Plan.
Staff Contact:
Daisha Versaw, Economic Development Senior Program Specialist, Office of Community Vitality, 360.280.8947
Presenter(s):
Daisha Versaw, PBIA staff liaison
Background and Analysis:
The PBIA Advisory Board's duties include the annual development of a proposed work plan with specific projects and budgets for recommendation to the City Council for its consideration. Typically, the work plan is a 12-month work plan developed and recommended early in the year. Due to questions in 2023 around whether the PBIA would be replaced by a potential Downtown Improvement District as well as staff liaison transitions and other retreat priorities, this year's work plan is still being developed and will be a shorter 6-7-month work plan.
Climate Analysis:
The PBIA is an integral part of our Downtown. Elements that help create a vibrant Downtown also help contribute to climate action. Focusing growth and activity into dense walkable neighborhoods helps reduce dependence on cars, thereby cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
The Board values equity and will consider, as part of this discussion, specific provisions for communication with non-English speaking Ratepayers as well as how the Board can organize the work plan in ways that support bringing more equity into program administration and implementation.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
This item is of interest to Downtown Olympia, with regional impact.
Options:
1. Develop the 2024 PBIA work plan
2. Defer work plan development to a future meeting
Financial Impact:
The PBIA Fund is a unique standalone fund that does not impact the broader City budget. The work plan must stay within available PBIA funding but otherwise the Board has flexibility in their recommendations to Council. A tentative budget was approved for the PBI...
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