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PUBLIC HEARING - MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRAFT INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (DOWNTOWN BUSINESS CORRIDOR)
BACKGROUND: On April 25, 2023, the Santa Rosa City Council passed two resolutions to begin forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) in the downtown business corridor to help fund public capital projects of communitywide benefit. RES-2023-076 initiated the formation process, while RES-2023-077 created the Public Financing Authority (PFA) as the EIFD's governing body. The PFA is responsible for developing an Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP), outlining tax revenue allocation and potential bond issuance. On October 19, 2023, the PFA formally directed staff to prepare the IFP and confirmed all prior related actions. The draft IFP, presented on April 2, 2025, proposes financing projects such as a performing arts or conference center, streetscaping and placemaking to enhance connectivity between Down...
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