SSA Reconstitution
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SSA Reconstitution
West Town SSA #29 SSA Reconstitution Community Meetings: November 12, 2013, 11am – 1pm November 18, 2013, 6pm – 8pm Two additional meetings in January, 2014 Dates, times and locations TBD PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Agenda • Welcome – Kara Salgado, Executive Director, West Town Chamber of Commerce – Karen Forte, Dept. of Housing and Economic Development, City of Chicago • Overview of Special Service Areas – Kimberly Bares, PLACE Consulting • Introduction of Advisory Committee Members – Chair, Stel Valavanis • PLACE Consulting and Advisory Committee Members – Proposed Boundaries – Proposed Programs, Services and Budget – Proposed Tax Rate and Tax Cap • Questions and Adjournment PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development Proposed West Town SSA Boundaries PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development Chicago Ave: from Halsted to Western Damen: from Chicago to Huron Ashland: from Chicago to 1144 N Ashland Milwaukee: from Haddon to Erie Ogden: from Chicago to May What is an SSA? A Special Service Area (SSA) is a public/private partnership in which property and business owners elect to make a collective contribution to the maintenance, development, and promotion of their commercial district. Special real estate taxing district, not an agency The City as the taxing body contracts with entities to administer SSA programs Funds additional services beyond the City’s general services in a defined district Tax % rate applied to EAV generates levy is DIFFERENT than the tax % increase on a tax bill from the SSA tax Enabled through state statute and city ordinance Called BIDs (Business Improvement Districts) in other cities; BIDs used worldwide West Town Chamber of Commerce Typical SSA Services • Public Way Maintenance • Public Way Aesthetics • Public Safety and Hospitality • Marketing and Promotions • Beautification • Parking and Transportation Enhancements • District Representation • Business Development • Façade Improvements • Area Planning PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development Current & New SSAs • 47 active SSAs • 40 Service Provider Agencies • 350+ Commissioners • Oldest SSA created in 1977 • 70% increase in last 10 years • 2013 Budgets = $26 million CITY OF CHICAGO City Council (legislative) COOK COUNTY Assessor Treasurer SSA Commission (advisory) Dept. of Law OBM HED Other City Depts. Service Provider Agreement Service Provider Agency (Management/Admin) Subcontractors City Comptroller SSA Bank Acct IL State Statute Freedom of Information Act IL Open Meetings Act 2011 SSA Budgets by Category (43 SSAs) Total Budgets: $23.4 million Top 3 Programs Maintenance (25%) • Aesthetics (20%) • Safety (13%) $194k (1%) Other $2.1m (9%) Admin $960k (5%) District Planning $1.5m (6%) Loss Collection $2.8m (12%) Ads/Promos $5.9m (25%) Maintenance $2.9m (13%) Security $4.6m (20%) Aesthetics $940k (4%) Parking/Transit $836k (4%) Façade Programs $548k (2%) Business Attraction PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee Members • Stel Valavanis - onShore Networks, Chair, Advisory Committee • Darci O'Connell - The Architrouve / BODT Fine Art • Bob O'Connell - The Architrouve / BODT Fine Art • Walter Tun - Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union • Chris Ongkiko - Old Oak Tap • Greg Mack - GMD Design Build • Petar Tofovic - White Dental • Cheryl Jones - Chicago Avenue Salon PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Need for West Town SSA: • No source of funding exists for cleaning, greening and promoting a neighborhood, except the SSA • Limited funds exist for promoting, marketing a neighborhood • SSA allows for the creation and implementation of visioning efforts • City and state funding sources are being cut or eliminated • Need to maintain ongoing, consistent and reliable funding for community initiatives, events and programs • SSAs provide a locally controlled way for our community to implement enhancements in the way we envision them PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce SSA Vision To improve West Town SSA business districts by providing services that support businesses and bring visitors to West Town so that it becomes a destination for shopping, dining, professional services, nightlife and culture. PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Current Initiatives Funded by SSA #29 • Sidewalk cleaning 5 days a week/trash pickup/pressure washing/snow plowing • Banners • Artist designed trash cans • Streetscape maintenance • Façade Rebate programs • Holiday decorations • Event marketing • Graffiti removal/Acid etching removal • Tree survey, maintenance, replacement • Studies and planning • Business attraction • Special events PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Façade Rebates Before After PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce West Fest PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce West Town Art Walk PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development New Banners Surrounding or nearby existing SSAs: • Wicker Park/ Bucktown • Old Town • Lakeview (3) • Northalsted • Lincoln Park (2) • Northcenter • State Street (the Loop) PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce SSA Reconstitution (progress to date) Feasibility analysis submitted; WTCC approved by DHED SPRING , 2013 Advisory Committee meetings held to review boundaries, workplan, budget and recommend tax rate and tax rate cap Needs Assessment conducted, including visits and surveys SUMMER AND FALL, 2013 PLACE Consulting hired PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Needs Assessment Summary 1. Door to Door outreach over several months 2. Survey -178 respondents 63.4% were in the existing SSA 34.2% were property owners 51.1% were business owners Overall, respondents were satisfied in regards to all services provided Most satisfied with trash cans, sidewalk cleaning, & holiday decorations PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Needs Assessment Summary PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce SSA Service Satisfaction PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Proposed 2015 Budget PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce How SSA Budgets and Tax Rates Relate Needs SSA Budget Local Tolerance PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development EAV Tax Rate SSA Budget West Town Chamber of Commerce Property Class Summary West Town SSA Property Class Code Analysis Property Class PINs % of Total EAV* % of Total Tax Exempt 60 4.5% $0 0.0% Vacant 18 1.3% $321,101 0.2% Residential 911 67.6% $70,135,764 51.5% Mixed Use 34 2.5% $7,036,871 5.2% Non-Profit 3 0.2% $1,153,938 0.8% Commercial 318 23.6% $57,096,792 41.9% Industrial 3 0.2% $435,367 0.3% Grand Total 1347 $136,179,833 Source: Cook County 2013; PLACE Consulting *EAV accounts for TIF • Commercial + Mixed-Use + Industrial = 47.4% of the total EAV • Residential includes 2-12 (small mixed-use buildings), which accounts for 22.4% of the total EAV PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town SSA Detailed Property Class Code Analysis Property Class Code PINs % of Total EAV* % of Total Tax Exempt Vacant Land Vacant/Minor Improvement Residential Garage One story residence, any age, up to 999 sq ft One story residence, any age, 1000 to 1800 sq ft Two or more story residence 2200 sq ft Two or more story residence, over 62 years of age 2201 to 4999 sq ft Apartment building with 2 to 6 units, any age Mixed use commercial/residential building with aprtment and commercial area totaling 6 units or less with a square foot area less than 20k Cooperative Vacant land under common ownership with adjacent residence Minor improvement Special residential improvements Residential Condominium Two ro three story non-fireproof building with corridor apartment or California type apartments, no corridors evterior entrance Mixed Use commercial/residential building with apartments and commercial area totaling seven units or more with an area of over 20k sq ft Other minor improvement related to rental use Special rental structure Not for profit two or three story building containing part or all retail and/or commercial space Not for profit condominium Garage used in conjunction with commercial improvements One story commercial building One story non-fireproof public garage Theatre Bank building Supermarket Industrial minor improvement Commercial minor improvement Commercial building over three stories Two or three story building containg part or all retail and/or commercial space Industrial building Special commercial structure Commercial Condominium unit Industrial building 0-00 1-00 1-90 2-01 2-02 2-03 2-05 2-06 2-11 60 15 3 1 2 2 1 3 30 4.5% 1.1% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 2.2% $0 $233,945 $87,156 $19,723 $162,739 $193,446 $86,024 $235,872 $3,201,832 0.0% 0.2% 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 2.4% 2-12 2-13 2-41 2-90 2-97 2-99 236 5 6 7 1 619 17.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.5% 0.1% 45.9% $30,508,987 $2,505,552 $133,019 $145,728 $185,745 $32,819,542 22.4% 1.8% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 24.1% 3-14 1 0.1% $432,062 0.3% 3-18 3-90 3-97 28 4 1 2.1% 0.3% 0.1% $6,507,084 $63,572 $34,153 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4-92 4-99 5-01 5-17 5-22 5-27 5-28 5-30 5-80 5-90 5-91 5-92 5-93 5-97 5-99 6-63 2 1 1 86 3 1 4 8 6 55 5 35 19 39 55 3 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 6.4% 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% 0.6% 0.4% 4.1% 0.4% 2.6% 1.4% 2.9% 4.1% 0.2% $1,120,756 $33,182 $29,810 $17,211,329 $1,072,909 $382,232 $1,713,195 $2,563,566 $270,718 $2,105,621 $4,859,727 $11,835,837 $2,157,186 $6,320,722 $6,511,492 $435,367 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 12.6% 0.8% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 0.2% 1.5% 3.6% 8.7% 1.6% 4.6% 4.8% 0.3% Grand Total 1347 Source: Cook County 2013; PLACE Consulting *EAV accounts for TIF PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development $136,179,833 West Town Chamber of Commerce Resulting Tax Rate and Avg Payments West Town SSA Payment Analysis Property Class Tax Exempt Vacant Residential Mixed Use Non-Profit Commercial Industrial PINs 60 18 911 34 3 318 3 EAV (Pre-TIF) $0 $321,101 $75,524,089 $7,036,871 $1,153,938 $61,421,834 $435,367 EAV* $0 $321,101 $70,135,764 $7,036,871 $1,153,938 $57,096,792 $435,367 Avg Payment 0.442% $0 $79 $366 $915 $1,700 $854 $641 Proposed Levy $0 $1,419 $310,000 $31,103 $5,100 $252,368 $1,924 Grand Total 1347 $145,893,200 $129,370,841 $479 $571,819 Source: Cook County 2013; PLACE Consulting Who Pays the Proposed Levy? *EAV accounts for TIF & expected 5% loss in value Average Payments • • Residential Condo: $366 per year or $30 per month Commercial 42% Mixed Use building: $915 per year or $76 per month PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development Residential Residential 52% Mixed Use Non-Profit Commercial Non-Profit 1% Mixed Use 5% West Town Chamber of Commerce Tax Rate Comparisons (2013) West Town SSA #29 Tax rate cap: 0.47% Tax rate for 2014 Budget: 0.442% 2015 Budget Levy: $571,819 EAV: $129.370.841 SSA #33 (Wicker Park/Bucktown) Tax rate cap: 0.304% Tax rate for 2013 Budget: 0.3039% 2013 Budget Levy: $1,274,400 EAV: $379,914,071 SSA #27 (Lakeview West) Tax rate cap: 0.25% Tax rate for 2013 Budget: 0.229% 2013 Budget Levy: $862,023 EAV: $354,366,662 SSA #35 (Lincoln Square) Tax rate cap: 0.266% Tax rate for 2013 Budget: 0.0.266% 2013 Budget Levy: $210,137 EAV: $76,047,780 SSA #38 (North Center) Tax rate cap: 0.164% Tax rate for 2013 Budget: 0.159% 2013 Budget Levy: $246,111 EAV: $103,163,383 SSA #26 (Edgewater) Tax rate cap: 0.55% Tax rate for 2013 Budget: 0.4042% 2013 Budget Levy: $541,387 EAV: $113,756,309 PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Comparable SSA Tax Rates & Caps (2013) 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 Tax Rate Tax Cap 0.2 0.1 0 •Avg Tax Cap: 0.334% • City Average Tax Rate (2012): 0.689% PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development • Proposed Tax Rate Cap for WT SSA is 0.47% West Town Chamber of Commerce Tax Cap Scenarios Assumes 2.5% growth in property values and 2.5% inflation. Tax Rate 0.442% Year 1 Levy Year 1 Budget $571,819 $571,819 Year 10 Levy Year 10 Budget Shortfall Minimum Cap Needed $764,905 $731,977 $32,929 0.423% Year 10 Levy Year 10 Budget Shortfall Minimum Cap Needed $662,798 $768,477 -$105,679 0.512% Year 10 Levy Year 10 Budget Shortfall Minimum Cap Needed $729,355 $768,477 -$39,122 0.466% Assumes 1% growth in property values and 3% inflation. Tax Rate 0.442% Year 1 Levy Year 1 Budget $571,819 $571,819 Assumes 2% growth in property values and 3% inflation. Tax Rate 0.442% Year 1 Levy Year 1 Budget $571,819 $571,819 Considerations: • Allow for growth over time • Identify need for initiatives • Balance against burden local taxpayers can bear PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development • • Proposed 2015 budget of $571,819 would be $764,905 at 2.5% growth in expenses after 10 years 0.47% was chosen by the committee West Town Chamber of Commerce Impact of SSA Levy on Property Taxes Other Taxing Bodies (5.455%) 5.855% West Town SSA Levy 0.442% Increase in property taxes with SSA is 12.3% PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce Impact of TIF Districts Taxpayer pays taxes based on Source: Huffington Post SSA levies taxes based on Original EAV TOTAL EAV (VALUE) $145.9million Increased EAV PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development • 6.7% of the current total EAV is captured by TIF districts Tax levy goes to TIF West Town Chamber of Commerce Priorities for the Next Five Years • Continue to provide basic services: Maintenance, Beautification and Promotion • Adjust programs over time based on community needs as determined regular surveys and planning activities • Programs and services will continue to make West Town a better place to open a business, more comfortable to live here and more attractive to visit PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development West Town Chamber of Commerce SSA Reconstitution (going forward) Community meetings FALL/WINTER 2013-14 Incorporate feedback from the community City will schedule a public hearing in the fall SPRING, 2014 Property and business owners can submit applications to be commissioners PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development If approved, the SSA will reconstitute in 2015 NOV, 2014 JAN, 2015 Final city application due 33 First funding received FALL, 2015 West Town Chamber of Commerce West Town SSA Reconstitution Community Meeting Questions and Answers Session PLACE Consulting, Inc People, Livability, Accessibility, Community & Economic Development