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Set a public hearing to consider the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District 2020 proposed assessments. (Suggested date: August 8, 2019 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Austin TX). Related to Item #28.
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Lead Department
Economic Development.
Fiscal Note
The 2020 assessment rate of $0.20/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $265,300 at a 90% collection rate.
Prior Council Action:
October 15, 2014 - City Council approved Resolution No. 20141016-062 authorizing the creation of the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District.
For More Information:
Rebecca Giello, Interim Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3045
Nicole Klepadlo, Redevelopment Project Manager - EDD, 512-974-7739.
Additional Backup Information:
This action would set the public hearing on the South Congress Preservation and Improvement District 2020 certified assessment for August 8, 2019. The proposed 2020 assessment rate of $0.20/$100 valuation is estimated to produce $265,300 at a 90% collection rate. The estimate of $265,300 is the preliminary assessment value for the PID as of April 30, 2019. This total is subject to change with the certified assessment value available after August 1, 2018. Assessments on real property fund South Congress Preservation and Improvement District services.
State law requires a public hearing by Council to consider the proposed 2020 assessments. Council's consideration of the assessment rate and proposed assessment roll on June 20, 2019 under related Item #19-1846, allows notices to be sent to property owners, giving them an opportunity to review the property valuations prior to the public hearing. Property owners have a right to challenge their assessment at the hearing. At the hearing, the Council must hear and pass on any objection, made orally or in writing, to any proposed assessment, prior to approval of the ordinance levying assessments and setting the method of collection and the r...
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