Council approves 4% increase in downtown Special Service District charges to fund RDA operations
The council adopted a resolution levying $409,419.78 in special service charges for 2026 — a 4% increase from 2025 — to support the Rochester Downtown Alliance’s marketing and events work, which the RDA said now accounts for about 19% of its budget.
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Josh Johnson of city administration introduced the annual special-service-district (SSD) charge resolution, explaining the $409,419.78 total reflects a 4% increase from 2025. Johnson said those charges support the Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) and comprise roughly 30–35% of the RDA operating budget.
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