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Staff proposes two-year downtown fee-waiver to attract restaurants, arts and retail
Summary
City staff presented a proposed two-year downtown fee-waiver program (April 1, 2026–April 1, 2028) to waive select city development fees for targeted uses — restaurants, arts studios, event centers and retail — while excluding utility and business-license fees; staff said the program is intended to spur rehabilitation without a general-fund appropriation.
City staff presented a two-year downtown fee-waiver program intended to encourage rehabilitation and new commercial activity along Broadway, Main and State Street between 4th and 8th streets. Angel, a staff presenter, said the program would waive specified city fees for eligible uses including arts studios, restaurants, cafes, recreational facilities and retail while excluding water and sewer charges, capacity fees, sales taxes and business license fees.
The proposal, described as a two-year pilot running 04/01/2026 to 04/01/2028,…
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