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CivicMic and The Unity Council are hosting a virtual (Zoom) and telephone Fruitvale PBID renewal meeting on Thursday, January 7th at 6:00 PM (PST) to discuss services provided by the Fruitvale Business Improvement District, survey results, and the renewal process.  Click here to learn more about the existing assessment district.  In this post, CivicMic shares instructions on how to download the Zoom app and join the Fruitvale PBID renewal meeting. For security reasons, telephone and Zoom meeting login information will be posted one hour before the meeting at: https://civicmic.com/fbid How to Join the Fruitvale PBID Renewal Meeting Prepare for the …

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CivicMic works with the Fruitvale Business Improvement District to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the renewal of the Fruitvale Property Business Improvement District (“Fruitvale PBID”) that funds operations, maintenance, and activities in the District.  In this post, CivicMic shares the Fruitvale BID survey. Fruitvale BID Survey The Unity Council and the Fruitvale Business Improvement District (BID) would like to gather information about the services provided by the BID. The BID is responsible for revitalizing the commercial corridors of International Boulevard, Fruitvale Avenue, and Foothill Boulevard. The BID strives to create clean and safe streets, offer community-building activities …

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CivicMic works with the Fruitvale Business Improvement District to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the renewal of the Fruitvale Property Business Improvement District (“Fruitvale PBID”) that funds operations, maintenance, and activities in the District.  In this post, we share valuable background information, benefits, and milestones for the Fruitvale PBID renewal process. A Property Business Improvement District (“PBID”) is a type of benefit assessment district used by local governmental agencies in California to fund public improvements and services.  Please click here to learn more about benefit assessment districts and how they are established for a specific geographical area …

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What are Benefit Assessment Districts? Benefit assessment districts, like the Fruitvale Property Business Improvement District in the Fruitvale BID, are a “property tax” mechanism used by local governmental agencies in California (counties, cities, and special districts) to fund public improvements and services.  Assessment districts are established for a specific geographical area that receives a special benefit from specific public improvements and services.  In other words, the charge only applies to properties receiving a benefit instead of being applied against all properties within a governmental jurisdiction, as is the case with regular property taxes. What is Special Benefit? Article XIII D …

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CivicMic works with the Fruitvale Business Improvement District to facilitate community outreach and public engagement opportunities for the renewal of the Fruitvale Property Business Improvement District that funds operations, maintenance, and activities in the District. Please visit CivicMic often as additional information will be posted. In the meantime, please use the “Share this:” buttons below to share this announcement with fellow business owners. Want to receive updates? Subscribe to receive updates via email and get our free publications! Click Here to Subscribe Looking for more information? Click the button to visit our main page for this project. Fruitvale BID Main Page