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Council authorizes Rivertown business-improvement-zone election amid questions on assessments and protections
Summary
The council authorized an election to establish a Rivertown business improvement zone, expected to raise about $864,000 the first year; proponents said major property owners will carry most costs and a two-year rescission process exists, while some members and owners voiced concerns about assessments and opt-out rules.
Detroit City Council authorized the Rivertown Business Improvement Zone to proceed to a property-owner election after an extended presentation and questioning from councilmembers.
Jefferson East and partners described the proposed BIZ as a pooled funding mechanism to pay for expanded safety patrols, cleaning, domestic-violence advocates and marketing along the Rivertown corridor. Josh Elling, CEO of Jefferson East, told the council that initial projections estimate roughly $864,000 in the first year and more than $10 million over a decade as development increases.…
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