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Olympia council approves PBIA evaluation recommendations, directs phase‑2 planning
Summary
After a consultant presentation that flagged outdated assessments and administrative inefficiencies, the Olympia City Council voted to proceed to phase 2 of a downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area evaluation to develop a detailed proposal and stakeholder engagement plan.
The Olympia City Council voted April 14 to proceed to a phase‑2 implementation plan for the downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) after hearing a presentation from consultant Brian Scott of Uncommon Bridges and an overview from Economic Development Director Jennica Machado.
Scott told the council the PBIA’s assessment structure and rates have not been updated since creation in 2005 and that the district collected roughly $113,000 in 2024 after pausing collection. He summarized national best practices and recommended either moving to a property‑based district or…
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