Only in Seattle 2018 RFA Presentation
- 2. Mission To support local businesses, building owners, and residents to unite around a common vision for their district and work together to achieve it. Only in Seattle is based on this set of core building blocks that are essential to any successful business district: -Business Organization -Business Development -Marketing and Events -Clean and Safe -Placemaking Vision Only in Seattle Initiative To build an equitable and vibrant city by fostering neighborhood business districts that are centers of local commerce, community and culture.
- 3. Organizing ? Engaged stakeholders ? Vision for district ? Desire for Action Plan ? Need seed funding to grow Transforming ? Engaged stakeholders focused around a structure ? Adopted Action Plan ? Responding to community and business needs ? Generating revenue; seeking continued grant support for operations Established ? A lead business organization coordinating efforts and measuring success ? Financially stable ? Ongoing implementation of Action Plan ? Reorganizing based on community need/change Business District Stages of Development
- 4. Ballard’s evolution through the business district stages of development…Organizing
- 5. Ballard’s evolution through the business district stages of development…Transforming ? Brand identity, Visit Ballard ? Website rebrand ? Advocacy for light rail to Ballard ? Ballard Midday Music in Bergen Place Park ? Ballard Seafood Fest
- 6. Ballard’s evolution through the business district stages of development…Established Ballard Alliance Operating Board Operational Leadership & Oversight Members: Businesses, residents, nonprofits, BIA ratepayer representatives Meetings: 12 times per year Advises: Budget and work plan Fiduciary Control: All Non-BIA Revenues (e.g. grants, membership dues, fundraising)BIA Ratepayer Advisory Board Budget & Work Plan Oversight Members: Property owners representing commercial, retail, and restaurant businesses, residential property owners and nonprofits Meetings: Quarterly and Annually Advises: Budget and work plan Fiduciary Control: BIA revenues M E M B E R S H I P B E N E F I T S ? Marketing ? Programs ? Networking ? Advocacy B I A P R O G R A M S ? Clean Streets & Graffiti Removal ? Mental Health Outreach ? Advocacy ? Public Safety ? Park Activation ? Business Development ? Urban Design/Transportation Revenue Sources BIA Revenues 47% Fundraising 44% Grants 6% Membership 3% BALLARD ALLIANCE In addition to the BIA services, the Ballard Alliance will continue to provide the same benefits to members as the Ballard Chamber and produce SeafoodFest
- 7. 2018 OIS Initiative Awards $1.4 million available funding from: ? Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ? City General Fund Grant Allocations ? $1MM - Action Plan grants awarded to 22 districts ? $32k – BIA service grants to 6 districts ? $44k – Racial Equity and inclusion service grants to 6 districts ? $138,000 - Public space improvements to 8 districts ? Total of 23 unique districts funded
- 8. Tier I Action Plan Grants for activities in 5 core areas Organizing ($10,000-$50,000), Transforming ($35,000-$150,000) Established Districts ($10,000-$35,000) Tier II Business Improvement Area Support Tier III Racial Equity and Inclusion in Business Districts Tier IV Mobile Business Consulting Tier V City Infrastructure/ Public Space Improvements OIS Grant Application Summary
- 9. Tier III Community Liaisons Support Racial Equity Training Tier III support requires a two-part foundational training focused on building racial equity and inclusion in business districts for district managers and stakeholders. The training focuses on key concepts such as relationship building with racially diverse businesses, racial implicit bias in program design, and systemic and institutional racism. The training is conducted in a cohort setting where business district stakeholders will learn tools and strategies to transform policies, behavior and practices with a racial equity focus. Tier III support offers support from Community Liaisons to connect with non-English speaking business owners and address their needs. Above is a meeting facilitated by a Community Liaison between SPD, the business owner and OED to address specific needs.
- 10. Tier V Public Space Improvement The First Hill Improvement Association (FHIA) was awarded Tier V funding to conduct outreach and engagement to design of the Interstate I5 columns. Once the public process was complete and a design was selected by the community, FHIA contracted with a local nonprofit arts organization to paint the columns.
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- 13. September October November December Mid October Public Meeting October 30 Applications due September 30 Request for Applications Released Mid November Committee Presentations End of December Investments Decided and Announced Typical OIS Grant Application Timeline
- 14. Heidi Hall, Business Districts Advocate heidi.hall@seattle.gov 206-733-9967 Mikel Davila, Business Districts Advocate mikel.davila@seattle.gov 206-386-9748 Phillip Sit, Business Improvement Area Advocate phillip.sit@seattle.gov 206-455-1212 Theresa Barreras, Business Districts Manager theresa.barreras@seattle.gov 206-684-4505 Contact Us
Editor's Notes
- #2: Mikel (5 min) Welcome Brief Staff intros Quick intros around the room
- #3: Theresa (1 min) Vision/mission Emphasize strong coordination/organization is needed to execute the work The model is based off LISC and National Trust for Historic Preservation Main Street program 5 core areas are what our grantees focus on, the way you interpret those activities in your neighborhood could be unique Petting day in first hill Collaborative organization in Central Area Community crosswalks in little Saigon Arts programming at Farmers Market in Lake City
- #4: Theresa (1 min) Discuss business district stages Introduce Mike Steward with Ballard Chamber to talk about his evolution
- #5: Mike Stewart (2 min) Discuss origins and history of evolution…organizing stage with Ballard Chamber and BDS work 2011-12 Visioning Process Refocused Chamber Leadership Only In Seattle Awards and Strategic Planning Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth Business Improvement Area Feasibility and Campaign
- #6: Mike Stewart (2 min) Transforming from Chamber to Partnership for Smart Growth
- #7: Mike Stewart Established as Ballard Alliance BIA Annual Revenue ? Types of programs and investments
- #8: Theresa (2 min) Discuss funding sources 60% CDBG 30% GF Bump in funding, try not to turn any applications away
- #9: Theresa (2 min) Overview of each Tier Tier I (Theresa 2 min) Evaluation criteria (below) Tier II (Phillip 1 min) – brief description of services offered Tier III (Mikel 1 min) - brief description because we will have a testimony from Angela on the cohort, Heidi’s example from Little Saigon and Gar on Hillman City CL project Tier IV (Heidi 1 min) – brief description of program Tier V (Heidi 1 min) - brief description because we will have an example from First Hill Discuss Tier I evaluation criteria Target Area - Clearly defined geographic boundaries. Coordination - Clear plan for coordination, with one organization or individual identified as the lead. Strong Stakeholder Participation - Action Plans must be developed with the input and involvement of key stakeholders. Impact and Long Term Sustainability - Action Plans should make an immediate impact in the district and be able to sustain over time. Funding Requirements – City General Fund versus Federal CDBG Funds. CDBG Funding: Central Area, Rainier Valley, Chinatown International District, Little Saigon, Capitol Hill, South Park, Pioneer Square, Delridge, University District and Lake City
- #10: Angela – Cohort experience Gar – cohort and CL experience Heidi – Little Saigon experience
- #11: Alex Hudson Discuss process and outcome Challenges/successes Funding sources Level of organization development needed
- #12: Alex Hudson Discuss process and outcome Challenges/successes Funding sources Level of organization development needed
- #13: Alex Hudson Discuss process and outcome Challenges/successes Funding sources Level of organization development needed
- #14: Heidi (1 min) Mention doodle poll is out now Process changed, contracts a priority in January
- #15: Additional Services Peer network Connection to Small Business Development Team for direct business support Business policy advocacy