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ITEM 3

City Council Memorandum Cultural Development Memo No.

Date:

June 27, 2024

To:

Mayor and Council

Thru:

Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Andy Bass, Deputy City Manager
Kim Moyers, Cultural Development Director

From:

Lauren Koll, Downtown Redevelopment Program Manager

Subject:

Resolution No. 5817, authorizing the Enhanced Municipal Services District (EMSD) Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024-25 between the City of Chandler and the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, and authorizing the City's voluntary contribution to the EMSD in the amount of $130,981

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5817, authorizing the Enhanced Municipal Services District (EMSD) Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024-25 between the City of Chandler and the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, and authorizing the City's voluntary contribution to the EMSD in the amount of $130,981.

Background:

At the Chandler City Council meetings on March 21, 2024, and May 23, 2024, the Mayor and City Council took all actions necessary to renew the EMSD. Staff is requesting approval of an EMSD Agreement with the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP). Through this action, the DCCP is designated as the entity to manage and operate programs in the EMSD.

Discussion:

The DCCP's primary responsibilities include representing EMSD ratepayers, preparing an annual EMSD budget, and developing a work plan from the goals outlined in the attached Exhibit B.

The agreement also details the City's participation in the EMSD. Financially, the City of Chandler voluntarily contributes $130,981 to the EMSD. The agreement also identifies how payments will be made from the City to the DCCP, using both City funds and revenues obtained through the assessment of taxes on private property owners. Finally, the agreement outlines the City-provided services that will be delivered during the term of the agreement.

The DCCP participated in the development of the agreement, including providing a budget and work plan for the upcoming year. The DCCP Executive Board has formally approved the content of this agreement.

Should Mayor and Council pass and adopt Resolution No. 5817, staff will process the first voluntary payment to the DCCP prior to July 15, 2024, as specified in the agreement.

Financial Implications:

Assessments for privately-owned property in the District total $243,503.71. Staff has forwarded the Assessment Roll to Maricopa County for inclusion in the fall property tax bills. The City's voluntary contribution of $130,981 has been included in the Downtown Redevelopment budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The total amount of the EMSD budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is $374,484.71.

Attachments

Resolution 5817

DCCP Contract