A formal position or approval by the Board: To establish the property-based business improvement district known as the “Downtown Community Benefit District,” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for 10 years commencing with Fiscal Year 2026-2027, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.
Resolution to establish the property-based business improvement district known as the “Downtown Community Benefit District,” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for 10 years commencing with Fiscal Year 2026-2027, subject to conditions as specified, and making environmental findings.
How it got here
The legislation to establish the Downtown Community Benefit District originated from a need to renew and expand services in downtown San Francisco, prompted by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Downtown SF Partnership filed a Management District Plan with the Board of Supervisors, outlining the proposed renewal and expansion of the Downtown Community Benefit District (DCBD).
An Engineer’s Report was prepared and submitted, detailing the assessments and benefits of the proposed DCBD, in compliance with state law.
The Board of Supervisors referred the legislation to the Planning Department for CEQA review, indicating the need for environmental findings related to the DCBD.
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development prepared and submitted the necessary legislative materials for the establishment of the DCBD, including the draft resolution and related documents.
The Board of Supervisors received and assigned the resolution to establish the Downtown Community Benefit District for further consideration.
The resolution is currently pending committee action, following its introduction to the Board of Supervisors.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record