Brief

The City Clerk initiated establishment of the Hooper Commons Business Improvement District (BID) for the 2027-2031 fiscal period. The City Council adopted the ordinance on May 5, 2026, by a vote of 14-0-1, after the Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration. The ordinance became effective June 22, 2026. The BID will allow property owners and businesses in the district to fund improvement and marketing initiatives through a special assessment.

Full summary

The Hooper Commons Business Improvement District ordinance, initiated by the City Clerk, establishes a special assessment district for the 2027-2031 period. BIDs are self-financing mechanisms in which property owners and commercial tenants within a defined area contribute to a dedicated fund managed by a nonprofit organization. The funds typically support streetscape improvements, security, marketing, and economic development activities specific to the district. The Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived its consideration of the item on April 30, 2026, clearing the way for a full Council vote. The City Council adopted the ordinance on May 5, 2026, with a vote of 14-0-1, indicating broad support with only one abstention. The City Clerk transmitted the adopted ordinance to the Mayor on May 5, 2026, and the Mayor did not veto it within the 10-day review period. The ordinance was published and became effective on June 22, 2026. The file remains open in the Council system with an expiration date of May 1, 2028. This BID will operate for the specified four-year period and will be subject to renewal or modification if the property owners and businesses in the district choose to continue or revise the assessment structure beyond 2031.

Activity (7)

• 2026-05-22 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: June 22, 2026.
• 2026-05-05 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 15, 2026.
• 2026-05-05 Council adopted item forthwith.
• 2026-05-01 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 5, 2026.
• 2026-04-30 Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of item .
• 2026-04-30 City Clerk document(s) referred to Economic Development and Jobs Committee.
• 2026-04-29 Document submitted by City Clerk, dated April 29, 2026.

Documents (5)

• 2026-05-22 Final Ordinance No. 188939 · other
• 2026-04-29 Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Management District Plan · attachment
• 2026-04-29 Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Engineers Report · attachment
• 2026-04-29 Attachment to Report dated 4-29-26 - Draft Ordinance of Intention · attachment
• 2026-04-29 Report from City Clerk · report