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Commission accepts downtown revitalization reports, directs council hearing on levy assessment
Summary
The commission accepted quarterly and annual downtown revitalization reports, heard staff say the fund is nearly depleted and that anticipated revenue is about $7,000 with proposed expenditures of roughly $2,750, and voted to forward the reports to City Council and set a public hearing for a levy assessment.
Staff presented the Ceres Downtown Revitalization Area quarterly and annual reports and said assessments were not collected the last two years, leaving the account depleted. "We anticipate to collect approximately $7,000 from businesses," staff said, and listed proposed expenditures including downtown lighting and placeholders for holiday lighting and wayfinding signage.
Staff explained the advisory board recommends the reports be forwarded to City Council, which would then set a public hearing and notify businesses before any levy assessment. The commission voted to accept the annual plan and forward it to council, with staff recommending a 30‑day notice period prior to any hearing on levies. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about ending cash balance calculations and outstanding invoices; staff said adjustments would be made in corrected reports and would return if necessary.
