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Board members were told the BID began the fiscal year with about $61,000 and closed near $56,000, a decline of roughly $5,000. “That is mostly due to, collections of the downtown business improvement assessment fee, through the business license process,” a staff member said.

Board member Robertson asked for a detailed delinquent list and payment history: “I just would like a nice itemized list of who's paying and who's not and why.” The staff member responded that finance provides a delinquent list and that the BID assessment is collected with the business license renewal. “If applicants don't pay it, we have to go through code enforcement and do a public notice and and notify them. The municipal code does give some leeway before they are actually found delinquent. I think it's up to 3 months,” the staff member said.

Members also raised concerns about equity in how assessments are calculated. One member contrasted small retailers with large financial institutions, noting an example where a local feed store paid $700 while other businesses paid far less. Staff explained the assessment is “basically double your business license fee” because the BID assessment is tied to the underlying business license structure and is capped at a maximum fee set in that schedule.

Board members pressed staff on auditing and enforcement. Staff said billing relies on gross‑receipts declarations submitted with business license renewals and acknowledged auditing those figures is difficult: “How do we audit them?” staff asked rhetorically during the meeting.

Action: The board moved to approve the financials; a voice vote followed. “All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries,” the chair said.

Why it matters: The size and collection rate of the BID assessment affect the district's ability to fund events, maintenance, and grants the board administers. Board members said they want transparency about unpaid assessments so they can evaluate lost revenue and consider structural changes to the fee schedule.

Next steps: Staff said it will work with finance to produce a delinquent list for the BID committee and to further clarify how the fees are calculated and capped under the city’s business license schedule.

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The staff presentation enumerated existing assets in the BID area: “You have 11 benches, 72 street signs, 38 trash cans located in the downtown area,” the staff member said. The staff member provided two estimates based on bench size; the larger estimate for six‑foot benches showed a preliminary total of $87,845 compared with the BID budget of $75,000.

To reduce cost, staff proposed using purchasing cooperatives such as Sourcewell and having Public Works perform installation rather than contracting out. Staff estimated about 121 hours of Public Works time to install the items at a fully burdened rate that implied roughly $12,000 of in‑house labor, avoiding prevailing wage procurement for an outside contractor. “That estimate may be on the higher side… this is a preliminary number for budgeting purposes,” the staff member said.

Board members discussed aesthetic details, logo usage and the cultural‑arts district identity for downtown. Some members asked to incorporate local imagery: “Let's add some grapes to it because that's us. That's Selma,” one public commenter said when discussing trash‑can art. Staff replied that the downtown BID identity can be distinct from the citywide logo and that an art solicitation could prioritize local artists; staff suggested a written art RFP for the BID to review.

Why it matters: Replacing downtown street furniture and deploying branded signage and art are part of the BID and city strategic plan for a cultural arts district; the final procurement approach and installation timing will determine whether the project fits within the adopted BID budget or requires council approval for reallocation.

Next steps: Staff said it will refine cost estimates this week, test cooperative pricing, prepare mockups for logo options and return with updated numbers and a proposed installation schedule for the board’s consideration.","Staff presented preliminary estimates to replace 11 benches, 72 street signs and 38 trash cans in the BID area. The high‑end estimate was $87,845 vs. a budgeted $75,000; staff proposed using a purchasing cooperative and Public Works installation to lower costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172646,"Council member and board debate using Lincoln Park for vehicle‑based events; staff cites maintenance and permit limits",175,2207000,2382000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387466-7325932e5ee270e88af35c9d0c0367c3&start=2207&end=2382","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387466-7325932e5ee270e88af35c9d0c0367c3/thumbnail_2207000.jpg","/articles/6172646/Selma-City/Fresno-County/California/Council-member-and-board-debate-using-Lincoln-Park-for-vehiclebased-events-staff-cites-maintenance-and-permit-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172646-c92ef80bedd9843610bc8df0ae82cc6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175306&Signature=TBpqKZuNEBuAQNek4uMHf6mWTA~qCDKdIAWzeSb8dA2wp8Tq81W5kIAjbPd2x-FK4XBGCnrjF662c4rSHbEhxp6r71jniHbH8L~QUVfttz2-V~5U9xGltLWTvvS7B4JTuxYDNosfvgoB8N3ei0ZYz3yQkNnJyzrQGb6zy6aEE5KKzf3AbTUMRQ4zGxTHWCDEMJLOec7NoJm2xQy8kQPY1JBju1Xb9xyyJhf94qDUxgeYLuhaW0uMwjzs5nQa7TmyQEv1SW-Rj2Nj8qqHKTKjkKeKu7uD88EaAAyZSLFNjJm28DhpB1LH9-2bq35vpyj8uKBSr~ZXPzi6gO4GdnGlJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A disagreement surfaced at the Downtown BID meeting over whether to allow vehicles inside Lincoln Park for community events.

Council member Santiago Sierra (District 4) said the park should be used for events that include vehicle displays and recalled that car events had occurred historically: “We have a beautiful park. Why can't we use the parking park the cars inside the park? I mean, why are we so afraid of parking the cars? We did for 50 years,” Sierra said.

A board member observed staff had been told the city could not place cars in the park “because of the sprinkler.” Another staff speaker clarified the concern was broader than irrigation: “It's not just the sprinklers. Overuse of the park leads to other issues. Right? Having to replant it, and then you can't use it at all. And so part of the issue with public works over time has been to limit use of the park so it stays nice,” the staff member said. The staff member added that heavy equipment and frequent events increase maintenance needs and could raise costs for taxpayers.

Staff explained use of the park for parking or events is governed by the city’s special‑event permit process, which evaluates frequency and site suitability; legacy events can be exempt from some fees but still follow the permit process. “It’s a special event permit… we go through a process of evaluating our facilities for what events occur at those facilities,” the staff member said.

Council member Sierra and other advocates proposed limiting vehicle events to a small number a year and offered to assist with setup and cleanup. Staff recommended discussing frequency and conditions with city council if the BID wishes to pursue changes to permit rules or ordinances.

Why it matters: Whether vehicles are allowed inside the park affects event design, public safety planning, turf maintenance costs and permit requirements. Board members arguing for park use cited historical precedent and perceived community benefit; staff cited infrastructure and maintenance constraints.

Next steps: Staff said they would work with the city council and public works to evaluate options, frequency limits and permit conditions if the BID or council proposes a change.","A debate arose over whether the city should allow vehicles to park inside Lincoln Park for events. Council member Santiago Sierra and BID members argued for restoring car shows and vehicle parking; staff cited sprinkler systems, turf damage and the special‑event permit process as constraints.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172650,"BID plans food‑truck Fridays, Art Walk and holiday events within $10,000 budget; members seek sponsors",923,824000,1747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5387466-7325932e5ee270e88af35c9d0c0367c3&start=824&end=1747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5387466-7325932e5ee270e88af35c9d0c0367c3/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6172650/Selma-City/Fresno-County/California/BID-plans-foodtruck-Fridays-Art-Walk-and-holiday-events-within-10000-budget-members-seek-sponsors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172650-67350d2d0e971550f8e6da11969b350b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175306&Signature=QihSS0CqupQMT9yvYwa1as6hEGUVS7fFDE~keGB9N4RFLbANR~k7NEC0kwy4uUKkcBQoc0Qxcix6KIzs~sa1wp5Qt-Z3DDBH36Q6FAaVvUcKzQSuguVdSQ3LkfVyUrRjogSsFSykeln77jnSk5dEocPtqJNTRdZFmNGCM-K3~jMdoXzOLmz5E305EIjbUnoI29b5w8ow6t2XsgFtXEbmqY0SSK-ZZnyyuEcWPbka7rVKUZv~J01nrsbPMOa6CRSoPjn23JxsKjC4273rnT9LPJ8mNey28Iw0Iu6-fOm5I5q~IYWNRRMp22KgouhrxZMDwWlVUNoZCOZHOo7sa-sD9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown BID advisory board outlined a proposed slate of staple events for fiscal year 25‑26 and discussed partnerships and funding strategies to make the events sustainable within the current budget.

Staff reported the event line in the BID budget is $10,000. “The budget for events is $10,000. And so I think we estimated thousand, $2,000 per event depending on how much sponsorship we got,” a staff member said.

Board members and Chamber representatives proposed a calendar that would include four food‑truck Fridays, an Art Walk, Small Business Saturday (the Saturday after Black Friday) and a Christmas event, with additional collaboration on one‑off festivals such as Pepe Marquez. Jose from the Chamber described a joint Halloween/trunk‑or‑treat concept at the park as a safety‑focused alternative to downtown trick‑or‑treating: “We did discuss about its safety, and, a lot of members are as kids' safety is it's in the downtown area running around and cars and this and that. It's gonna be a not good idea. The park is is is we think is safe and kids could get their, you know, face painted and all that stuff,” Jose said.

Members debated how to position the events to bring foot traffic into multiple downtown streets rather than only High Street. One board member urged rotating locations and working with business owners to ensure participation: “We should get enough people to where we expand to different places,” a member said.

Budget and cost tradeoffs featured heavily. The board discussed using DJs in some events as a lower‑cost alternative to a full band (bands were estimated at roughly $2,000); charging vendor fees to reduce no‑show rates; and seeking sponsorships to offset band and production costs. A board member recommended using social media and a short promotional video to increase attendance and business participation.

On incentives, members proposed a decorated‑trunk contest, vendor fees and awards to encourage business participation. Staff recommended compiling a calendar of proposed events and assigning board members to secure sponsorships and act as event leads.

Why it matters: The event schedule and budget determine how the BID allocates limited funds to marketing and activation that aim to increase downtown foot traffic for member businesses.

Next steps: Staff will assemble a calendar of BID and community events and bring a refined budget and sponsorship targets to the next meeting. Board members were asked to send event ideas to staff (not to the full board, to avoid Brown Act violation).","The BID recommended a slate of staple events for fiscal 25‑26 — four food‑truck Fridays, an Art Walk, Small Business Saturday and a Christmas event — and discussed partnering with the Chamber, school district and local sponsors to stretch a staff‑reported $10,000 event budget.","actionData","errors"]

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Council member and board debate using Lincoln Park for vehicle‑based events; staff cites maintenance and permit limits

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