Title:
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REPORT - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE DOWNTOWN ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS
BACKGROUND: Interest in exploring the potential of an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) was raised as early as 2016 as a viable option to bolster interest in downtown density infill development, as well as a tool to perpetuate economic recovery after the 2017 wildfires. The Resolution of Intention (ROI) is the first step in establishing an EIFD and, if approved, allows staff to proceed with evaluating the fiscal impacts, confirm eligible facilities, and prepare an infrastructure finance plan for future Council consideration. At the same time as the ROI is adopted, the Council must establish a Public Financing Authority as the governing board for the EIFD.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council: 1) adopt a Resolution of Intention to f...
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Code sections:
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15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15378 - Not a Project
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