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The City of Seattle
Resolution
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A resolution of intention to modify the boundaries and assessment structure of the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area and fix a date and place for a hearing thereon.
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Recitals:
In 1986, through Ordinance 113029, The City of Seattle established the Capitol Hill Business Improvement Area (CHBIA), providing for the levy of special assessments upon businesses within the CHBIA for the purpose of enhancing conditions for operating those businesses.
In 1991, the City Council passed Ordinance 115998, increasing the original assessment rates for the CHBIA.
In 2001, the City Council passed Ordinance 120303, further increasing the assessment rates for the CHBIA.
In 2014, the City Council passed Ordinance 124514 establishing the current boundaries of the CHBIA.
The CHBIA has experienced significant changes in commercial activity, development patterns, and business operations since the most recent boundary modification and assessment updates, creating a need to better align the district boundaries and assessment structure with current conditions.
The current ratepayers advisory board for the CHBIA has expressed support for the proposed boundary adjustment.
The City has reviewed the proposed modified boundaries and proposed modified assessment structure to ensure that they align with RCW 35.87A.075 and RCW 35.87A.080.
RCW 35.87A.075 and RCW 35.87A.140 each require the City to adopt a resolution of intention to modify boundaries and assessments for business improvement areas specifying the time and place of a public hearing.
On August 21, 2026, the City Council will hold a public hearing regarding its intention to modify boundaries and the assessment structure for the CHBIA. Therefore,
Be it resolved by the City Council of The City of Seattle:
Section 1. The City Council declares its intention to modify the boundaries of th...
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