05.07.24 UHCAMC PacketUNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
May 7, 2024
4:00–6:00p.m.
Community Vitality Department, 1500 Pearl Street, Suite #300
(The public will attend via Zoom Webinar.)
AGENDA
I.Roll Call Secretary
II.Procedural Items (10 min.)Chair
A.Approval of the March 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B.Farewell to Commissioner Cheryl Liguori
C.Welcome and Oath of Office – Commissioner Danica Powell
D.Welcome Board Specialist Lauren Kennedy
E.Elections – Chair & Vice-Chair
III.Public Participation (0-10 min.)Chair
IV.Consent Agenda – Topics will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the
Commission. Please reference the consent agenda memo.
V.Fund Financials– The fund will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the
Commission. Please reference the packet attachment.
VI.The Hill Boulder Update (20 min.)Hill Merchants Association
VII.Matters from Staff (60 min.)Staff
A.Q1 Economic Update – Elliott LaBonte
B.Hill Revitalization Update – Reegan Brown
C.Cross District Consulting – Matt Chasansky
VIII.Matters from Commissioners (10 minutes)Chair
A.UHCAMC Bi-Monthly Meeting Update
B.Moxy Hotel Opening
C.14th Street Lot Activations for CU Football Season
IX.Next Commission Meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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X.Adjourn Chair
Attachments:
- Draft March 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Special District Boards and Commissions Consent Agenda – May 2024
- UHGID YTD Fund Financials
- UHGID- Historic Sales Tax
- The Hill Boulder Update
- UHGID Q1 Report
-Distric Outlook Project Overview
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
Name of Board/Commission: University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission
Date of Meeting: March 5, 2024
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Lisa Wuycheck, 303-441-3254
Board Members Present: Trent Bush, Tell Jones, Cheryl Liguori, Ted Rockwell (Chair), Andrew
Shoemaker (Vice-Chair)
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Cris Jones, Director of Community Vitality (CV)
Reegan Brown, CV Senior Project Manager
Lane Landrith, CV District Vitality Specialist
Emi Smith, City of Boulder Communications Program Manager
Lisa Wuycheck, CV Executive Assistant
Guests Present:
Jake Hudson-Humphrey, The Hill Boulder
Dakota Soifer, The Hill Boulder
Mary Cooper Ellis, University Hill Neighborhood Association
Charlene Hoffman, Visit Boulder
Public Present:
Type of Meeting: Regular/Hybrid
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. A quorum was present for the conduct of business.
Agenda Item 1: Roll Call
Agenda Item 2: Procedural Items
A.Approval of the January 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes
•Liguori made a motion to approve the January meeting minutes as presented in the meeting
packet. Second by Tell Jones. The motion passed unanimously.
Agenda Item 3: Public Participation
Mary Cooper Ellis provided the following updates from the University Hill Neighborhood Association
(UHNA).
•Ellis said the UHNA is looking forward to the opening of the Hill Hotel in hopes that this
invite more reciprocity between the commercial area and the residential area.
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•Ellis said the UHNA is eagerly awaiting the creation of designated Lime E-Scooter parking
spots (groves) that will enforce proper parking of the scooters and keep the scooters off of the
sidewalks.
•Ellis said the UHNA is eager to hear an update on the status of the 14th Street parking lot.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda – Topics will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the Commission.
Please reference the consent agenda memo.
•UHCAMC had no questions or comments regarding the consent agenda.
Agenda Item 5: Fund Financials
The fund will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the Commission. Please reference
the packet attachment.
•UHCAMC had no questions or comments regarding the fund financials.
Agenda Item 6: The Hill Boulder Update
Jake Hudson-Humphrey and Dakota Soifer, from The Hill Boulder, addressed the Commission.
Hudson-Humphrey and Soifer presented an overview of The Hill Boulder’s purpose, its recent
accomplishments, and its current challenges.
Hudson-Humphrey explained The Hill Boulder acts as an intermediary between the City of Boulder
and The Hill merchants and property owners. He said The Hill Boulder focuses on strong marketing
efforts for the district.
Soifer announced The Hill’s ARPA funding of $10K/year will stop at the end of 2024. He said The
Hill Boulder does not want to lose the progress they’ve made over the last couple of years due to lack
of funding.
Soifer and Hudson-Humphrey asked UHCAMC to support a commitment from the City for $20K
yearly funding for The Hill Boulder from 2025-2028.
The commissioners thanked The Hill Boulder staff for their work.
Agenda Item 7: University Hill Marketing Efforts
Visit Boulder CEO Charlene Hoffman said the organization’s mission statement is to strengthen the
local economy by inspiring visitor connections to Boulder’s vibrant landscape and unique culture.
Hoffman said Visit Boulder is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Boulder.
Hoffman said the new hotel and convention center on The Hill is a major focus for Visit Boulder. She
spoke about bringing groups to The Hill hotel through a price incentive program. She emphasized the
importance of a safe, clean environment on The Hill to attract visitors.
Hoffman asked the commissioners the following questions.
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•What do you want The Hill to be known for?
•What kind of vibe do you want The Hill to have?
•How do we market this for you?
•What stories do you want us to be telling?
Hoffman said Visit Boulder has funding to help with a lot of these initiatives. She said their contract
with the City includes providing services to the hospitality industry which includes all the merchants.
Rockwell said there are a lot of different entities connected to The Hill, and he suggested coordinating
these forces. Hoffman said Visit Boulder is engaged in a feasibility study to determine if the hotels are
interested in forming a Boulder Hotel Improvement District. She said, if this happens, more revenue
streams will be available.
Rockwell said he appreciates Visit Boulder’s advocacy for The Hill. Wuycheck will send Rockwell
the meeting minutes from the most recent UHCAMC retreat. Rockwell will send the minutes and the
ULI TAP results to Hoffman. Visit Boulder and UHCAMC plan to work together to promote
economic vitality on The Hill.
Agenda Item 8: Matters from Staff
A.2023 Final Budget Report
UHCAMC had no questions or comments regarding the 2023 final budget report.
B.ULI Tap & Hill Revitalization Efforts
Community Vitality Senior Project Manager Reegan Brown presented an update on The Hill
revitalization efforts. She gave an overview of the ULI TAP final report, discussed current staff
initiatives, and explained plans for the future.
Brown said short term revitalization strategies include projects that consider connecting, activating,
and enhancing the district's identity. She said long term strategies include the redevelopment of the
14th Street lot.
Brown discussed the immediate action plan resulting from the ULI TAP report which includes the
following.
•Explore greater connectivity.
•Implement short term activation opportunities.
•Deregulate liquor licensing rules unique to The Hill.
•Initiate a neighborhood rebranding campaign.
•Explore other long term district funding mechanisms.
•Initiate a long-term redevelopment plan for the 14th Street lot.
Brown said staff will implement pedestrian wayfinding on The Hill by replicating the signs currently
downtown.
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Brown announced the City is partnering with Roots Music Project. She said there will be a three-part
music event series from June through August on Event Street in the district.
In the short term, she said staff is exploring piloting events and other unique experiences including
pop up activations for the 14th Street lot. She said the pavement might be painted in certain areas to
include an artistic crosswalk at Pleasant Street and Broadway. She discussed the possibility of new
murals.
Brown said staff is working closely with the Forestry Department to assess tree canopy improvements.
Brown discussed the Civic Area Phase 2 Project led by the Planning Department with support from
other city departments. This project explores connectivity improvements between The Hill and
Downtown.
UHCAMC Responses:
•The commissioners inquired about the process of planning special events on The Hill. Interim
Senior Manager of Cultural Vibrancy and District Vitality Matt Chasansky offered to share
contact information for Community Vitality’s Special Events Senior Manager Justin
Greenstein.
•Liguori discussed the importance of creating safe, welcoming alleys on The Hill.
C.District Alternatives Analysis and Capital Planning Project
CV Interim Senior Manager of Cultural Vibrancy & District Vitality Matt Chasansky is leading the
Alternatives Analysis and Capital Planning Project. Chasansky said the project researches the current
funding mechanisms and the current state of Boulder’s general improvement districts.
Chasansky said the purpose of the project is to develop a set of recommendations for financial
decisions for each of Boulder’s general improvement districts. He said staff is evaluating revenue and
taxation in each district vs services, programs, and capital expenses in order to create a functional
balance.
Chasansky said data collection is needed to understand the current conditions and needs of each district
while considering its visions. He said new circumstances arose after the pandemic in addition to new
public safety challenges, new opportunities, and the evolution of transportation options that weren’t
originally envisioned.
He said staff is analyzing how the public moves physically between the districts and what draws them
between the districts. Staff are also researching the governance of how the districts are run. Chasansky
emphasized the importance of efficient and effective governance to achieve the desired outcomes for
the districts.
Chasansky said the project will also evaluate how district funds can be leveraged to help realize future
visions. He said there must be a vision for each district to identify new services and programs over the
next set of decades. The vision will include capital planning.
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Chasansky said CV staff and other city departments will work on this project. He added that staff will
assemble a stakeholder group to ensure people who are paying taxes and are affected by the
programming are in the room to help with visioning. He said members of various commissions will
be asked to serve on a committee.
Staff’s goal is to have recommendations finalized by the third quarter of 2025. At that time, the
recommendations will be presented to the commissions and to City Council.
Chasansky asked for one or two UHCAMC commissioners to volunteer to serve on the committee.
The commissioners agreed to identify volunteers at the May UHCAMC meeting.
Agenda Item 9: Matters from Commissioners
A.Feedback from Commissioners Ted Rockwell and Tell Jones – Meeting with Cris Jones
Rockwell and Cris Jones discussed creating a bi-monthly meeting series as an opportunity for CV staff
and Rockwell to check-in during the months when UHCAMC meetings are not being held. An
additional commissioner will attend the meetings on a rotating basis. Wuycheck will contact Rockwell
and CV staff to schedule the meetings.
B.City Council Request – UHCAMC Top Priorities
City Council requested a letter from each commission listing their top priorities. Prior to the meeting,
Wuycheck collected feedback from each commissioner, and staff drafted a letter based on the
feedback.
The commissioners reviewed and edited the draft letter and determined the following top 3 UHCAMC
priorities.
1.Readiness of the University Hill District for Increased Attention/Foot Traffic: With
expectations of increased attention and foot traffic in the University Hill district, proactive
measures are needed to support business development, enhance beautification efforts, and
address parking and access challenges including improved connections to downtown Boulder.
We encourage the City Council to prioritize initiatives aimed at fostering economic vitality,
improving streetscapes, and enhancing accessibility and wayfinding to and within the district to
capitalize on its potential as a vibrant commercial and cultural hub.
2.Cleanliness and Safety for an Inviting and Vibrant District: Ensuring that the University
Hill commercial district remains clean and safe is paramount to maintaining its vibrancy and
attractiveness to residents, visitors, conferences, and businesses alike. We urge the City Council
to continue prioritizing resources for enhanced cleaning services, increased public safety
measures, and proactive efforts to address vandalism, graffiti, and loitering.
3.Parking in the Redevelopment Plan for the 14th Street UHGID-Owned Parking Lot: As
redevelopment plans for the 14th Street UHGID parking lot progress, it is essential to consider
provisions for parking to accommodate the needs of businesses, employees, and visitors in the
area. We request that the City Council work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure that
adequate parking and access solutions are integrated into the redevelopment plan to support the
district's continued revitalization.
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Bush moved to accept the letter to Council. Second by Liguori. All were in favor, and the motion
passed unanimously.
Jones announced Transportation & Mobility is creating a geo-fencing requirement for Lime E-Scooters
on The Hill.
Agenda Item 9: Next Commission Meeting
Next Commission Meeting: 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The public will be remote.
Agenda Item 10: Adjourn
Rockwell adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
Approved by:
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Ted Rockwell
UHCAMC Chair
Attested:
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Lauren Kennedy
Board Secretary
Date: ______________ Date: _________________
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City of Boulder
Special District Board Consent Agenda
University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission (UHCAMC) – May 7, 2024
Downtown Management Commission (DMC) – May 14, 2024
Boulder Junction Access District (BJAD) Commissions – May 22, 2024
Updates on Community Vitality work plan programs and projects for city special district boards and
commissions. These updates are for informational purposes only and require no discussion or votes.
Special District Updates
University Hill General Improvement District (UHGID) - Hill Revitalization Efforts –
Many exciting efforts are underway on the Hill:
•The boutique Moxy Boulder Hotel is set to open on May 18, providing over 180 guests
with rooms in the heart of Boulder along with spaces for a restaurant, coffee shop and
bar.
•Regulations for restaurants brewpubs and taverns were expanded last November to allow
for more flexibility with serving hours.
•Pedestrian wayfinding signage is getting installed throughout the district and along key
corridors connecting the Hill to Downtown to better guide pedestrians and cyclists to
nearby attractions.
•Community Vitality staff has partnered up with Roots Music Project to produce a live-
music series on the Hill Events Street this upcoming summer, free to the public.
•Staff are working with mural artists to submit proposals for a creative crosswalk design
across Pleasant Street at Broadway.
•Work continues on the Limelight Hotel and Conference Center, which is projected to
open in Spring 2025.
•Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) Garage Repairs and Improvements
–The City of Boulder is improving public parking garages in downtown Boulder in 2024, which
requires periodic partial and full closures of the garages. The projects include important
maintenance repairs and improvements such as power washing and re-striping. Community
Vitality staff are working with contractors, parking permit holders, commercial property owners
and tenants to coordinate the schedule to ensure continued public parking garage access
downtown while these projects are completed.
•Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) – Mobile Vending Carts – Currently
available cart positions were promoted to small business operators during the 2023-2024 season
via a simple online application. Two new vendors have received their permits, Kindness Gems
(west end of 1200 block) along with gourmet popsicles from Denver Pops (east end of 1200
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block). The European flower cart has delayed their permit offer, and Kingcomo’s Quesadillas
has discontinued operations as of March 27, 2024. Applications are currently being accepted at
https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/mobile-vending-cart for two vacant locations.
Commissioners are invited to provide any comments or feedback to Lane Landrith
LandrithL@bouldercolorado.gov
•Central Area/University Hill General Improvement Districts (CAGID)/(UHGID) –
Downtown and University Hill Ambassador Program – The ambassador program operates in
the downtown, Civic Area and on University Hill. The University of Colorado Boulder has
provided $57,000 to extend The Hill Ambassador Program through December 2024. The original
pilot program was set to expire in March. Extension of the program ensures an ambassador is
present on University Hill 32 hours per week, in addition to an ambassador team lead 40 hours
per week. The program is a partnership between the university, the City of Boulder, and the
Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP). A Hill ambassador may be reached via phone or text at
720-576-8643.
•Boulder Junction Wayfinding Signage Project – This project aims to improve wayfinding and
recognition of Boulder Junction as a distinct neighborhood and general improvement district
(GID) within the Boulder community. City staff entered into an agreement with a vendor called
e3 Signs, based out of Loveland, Colorado, to fabricate and install the signage. Installation is
complete for the signage in the Public Right-of-Way and nearly complete for the private property
locations. We anticipate all signage to be complete by late Spring/early Summer.
Commutifi Pilot Program – Community Vitality entered into an agreement with a local tech
company called Commutifi to implement a transportation demand management “TDM” wallet
concept in 2024 in the Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) and Boulder
Junction Access District (BJAD). The purpose of the Pilot Program is to encourage companies
within CAGID and BJAD to participate in sustainable commuting practices through a financial
incentives matching program directed at their employees. The program will provide financial
incentives (up to $2.50 per commute with the city’s match) to employees who use sustainable
transportation methods to get to and from work, such as walking, biking, public transit and more.
The goal of the Pilot Program is for commuters to become more educated on Boulder’s many
multimodal transportation options to reduce carbon footprints, improve air quality, and decrease
traffic congestion. The program also encourages reinvestment of financial rewards back into
Boulder’s districts, supporting local businesses. The program officially launched on April 1.
Employees can now begin logging their sustainable commutes and accumulating financial
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rewards to be spent on transportation service providers or at district businesses. The Pilot
Program will run through the beginning of 2025.
City of Boulder Updates
AMPS Implementation: New on-street pricing changes to align with performance-based pricing
went into effect Jan. 2, 2024. Performance-based pricing uses data driven analysis to implement
pricing changes based on demand, which are monitored and adjusted on an annual
basis. Questions or comments: Samantha Bromberg, brombergs@bouldercolorado.gov.
Affordable Commercial Program Development – City staff is currently working on an RFP to
work with a consultant on finalizing the program design for the implementation of a shared space
real estate model to address the rising cost of commercial space for small businesses in Boulder.
The intent is to finalize the program design by late Fall of 2024. Thereafter, staff will work to
contract with an organization that will implement the program concept within CAGID
boundaries. This effort will incorporate broad community engagement and the city’s Racial
Equity Instrument.
Outdoor Dining Pilot Program - Boulder City Council voted to implement the based upon
feedback from the temporary outdoor dining expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
five-year pilot program provides year-round outdoor dining rules for restaurants, brewpubs,
taverns, breweries, distilleries, and wineries. The program enables these businesses to offer more
space to customers by expanding outside with more consistent, pre-approved infrastructure for
the expansion areas. The program began Sept. 1, 2022, immediately following the expiration
of on Aug. 31, 2022, that allowed the temporary expansions. There are currently a total of 25
participating businesses. The most recent application period for the program closed on March 1,
2024, in which we received 6 new applications. Those applications are currently under review by
various city departments. Details and applications are found at: This year, staff will also conduct
a mid-point program analysis through surveying and other data collection methods to better
understand how the program is going and what improvements can be made. We anticipate
providing an update to council later this year with the hope of extending the program beyond
2027.
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UNIVERSITY HILL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (UHGID) - UHCAMC REPORT2020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Budget 2023 Actual 2024 BudgetBeginning Fund Balance1,049,184$ 1,011,077$ 3,786,707$ 3,698,034$ 3,698,034$ 3,760,951$ Sources of FundsProperty Tax 32,763$ 32,559$ 32,415$ 38,339$ 35,093$ 35,880$ Specific Ownership & TobaccoTx1,621 1,648 1,409 1,562 1,695 1,410 Parking Revenue122,574 71,618 71,875 44,500 58,219 79,060 Interest & Investment Earnings17,303 15,840 47,201 17,862 84,413 48,320 Real Estate Sales-2,734,117- - - - Transfers In325,000 250,000 270,000 270,000 270,000 270,000 Total Sources of Funds499,260$ 3,105,781$ 422,900$ 372,263$ 449,420$ 434,670$ Uses of FundsPersonnel156,372$ 141,303$ 141,759$ 209,236$ 160,657$ 240,228$ Operating146,728 116,758 138,432 247,813 135,816 222,433 Cost Allocation and Transfer48,732 48,732 47,124 52,913 52,913 54,500 Capital Improvement Program185,536 23,358 184,258 226,363 37,118 15,000 Total Uses of Funds537,367$ 330,151$ 511,572$ 736,325$ 386,503$ 532,162$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves1,011,077$ 3,786,707$ 3,698,034$ 3,333,973$ 3,760,951$ 3,663,460$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves730,136$ 3,695,267$ 3,605,259$ 3,236,422$ 3,663,104$ 3,565,613$ $- $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,0002020 Actual 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Budget 2023 Actual 2024 Budget6500 UHGIDEnding Fund Balance Before ReservesTotal Uses of FundsTotal Sources of Funds12
Sales Tax by Location: UHGID "The Hill"2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 January 2024 JanuarySales Tax$1,560,362 $1,141,856 $1,354,331 $1,318,763 $1,380,202 $95,347 $79,596Year-Over-Year Change$28,820($418,506)$212,475($35,568)$61,439($15,751)Year-Over-Year Growth Rate1.88% -26.82%18.61%-2.63%4.66%-16.52%Average Annual Growth Rate-1.80%-2.06%% Change 5 yrs-8.70%-9.88%Use Tax by Location: UHGID "The Hill"20192020202120222023 2023 January 2024 JanuaryUse Tax$11,148 $74,264 $13,401 $21,434 $43,310$891 $159Year-over-Year Change($30,709)$63,116($60,863)$8,033 $21,876($732)Year-over-Year Growth Rate-73.37% 566.16% -81.95%59.94% 102.06%-82.15%Average Annual Growth Rate20.45%0.68%% Change 5 yrs153.57%3.47%13
UHCAMC Updates
The Hill Boulder Merchant Association
May 1, 2024
Merchant meetup is coming up: Tuesday May 14th @ 2pm at Crown Institute.
District projects:
•Spring flower planting – May 14
o Recruiting Ambassadors, volunteers & city maintenance staff to plant
flowers in concrete planters along 13th & Pennsylvania
•Crosswalk mural at Pleasant St. and Broadway Ave.
•Public Art project – looking for locations
New businesses:
•Nick Ryan Gallery (1221 Pennsylvania)
o Grand opening: Thursday May 16 @ 6pm
•Moxy Boulder likely opening May 23
•Chipotle (1262 College) may open this summer
Business closures:
•Deun Deun Box (1107 13th)
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Districts Outlook:
Analyses of Commercial Center Connections,
Quality of Life, Capital Planning, and Financial Alternatives
UHCAMC Meeting
May 7, 2024
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Questions for Commissioners:
1.Do you have any advice for the success of the scope?
2.What stakeholders would you recommend be contacted
about serving on a committee?
3.Are there volunteers to represent UHCAMC in an
advisory role?
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Scope
Why start this work now?
City Council Priority for city-wide connections to commercial
centers and quality of life improvements, especially between
Downtown and University Hill.
Opportunities in the four GIDs.
Challenges to safety, accessibility, and quality of life.
Rebalancing of fiscal tools.
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Scope
Sequencing of Scope Questions
What is our community’s vision for connections between
commercial centers, improving quality of life, capital/building
projects, operations and programming?
What will be the cost to achieve this vision?
What is the prioritization of those vision elements?
What financial tools and governance improvements are needed
to afford those costs and manage them efficiently?
Are there any policy or legislative actions necessary?
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District Outlook
Analyses
Current State:
•What near term vision
elements are needed to
address the City Council
priority?
•How can we best take
care of current
infrastructure?
•Is the governance
structure in compliance
and most efficient?
•Is the existing tax rate
balanced with current
needs?
Future State:
•What is the community’s
vision for the future?
•How can we enhance
structure, governance, and
management?
•What rates of taxation are
needed to achieve the
vision?
•What is the capacity of
property owners, residents,
and businesses to absorb
costs while encouraging the
sustainability of the
businesses in each district?
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REVENUE TAKING CARE OF
WHAT WE HAVE
VISION FOR
THE FUTURE
Mill Levy Rate
Parking Revenue
(Business Impacts)
(Resident Impacts)
Obligations
Operating Expenses
Services, Programming
Maintenance
Building Projects?
Expanded Services?
New Programming?
Resilience Capacity?
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UHGID CAGID BJAD-P BJAD-TDM
Actual Mill Levy 1.691 Mills 3.526 Mills 5 Mills 10 Mills
Total Property
Tax Mills 86.359 93.351 91.359 101.359
GID % of Total
Property Tax Mills 2.0%3.8%5.5%9.8%
Mill Levy
before
Revenue Limits
4.984 9.990 No Revenue Limits No Revenue Limits
Total District Revenue $33,273 $1,451,435 $590,013 $569,439
Gross
Assessed Value
of Property Assessed
$19,676,630 $411,637,845 $118,002,570 $56,943,928
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Scope
1.Community Engagement including consultation with other
City of Boulder departments, feedback from stakeholders in
each district, an advisory committee with representatives
from each district commission, surveys and online
engagement for business owners and residents, and a
campaign to announce the results.
2.Data and Research Projects such as benchmarking of similar
districts and aspirational examples, economy and workforce
analyses, asset management studies, transportation
projections, use and activity studies, and others.
3.Drafting of Recommendations, preliminary and final.
4.Approval by district commissions and City Council.
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Project
Schedule
•Project Scoping 2024 Q2
•Contract Procurement 2024 Q3
•Engagement Kickoff 2024 Q3
•Research and Data Report 2024 Q4
•Review and Approval 2025 Qs 2-3
•Adoption and Publication 2025 Q3
•Policy, Ordinance Changes 2025 Qs 3-4 (if needed)
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Clarifying Questions for Staff
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Questions for Commissioners:
1.Do you have any advice for the success of the scope?
2.What stakeholders would you recommend be contacted
about serving on a committee?
3.Are there volunteers to represent UHCAMC in an
advisory role?
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