To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Planning and Building Services
Meeting Date: June 23, 2026
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Adrienne Thompson |
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707-234-6650 |
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Department Contact: |
Julia Krog |
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707-234-6650 |
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Item Type: Noticed Public Hearing |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Noticed Public Hearing- Discussion and Possible Action Including Adoption of Resolution Adopting the 2026-2027 Annual Report of the Mendocino County Business Improvement District (BID) and Levying an Annual Assessment for the BID in Fiscal Year 2026-2027
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution adopting the 2026-2027 Annual Report of the Mendocino County Business Improvement District (BID) and levying an annual assessment for the BID in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The BID was established on May 16, 2006, through Ordinance 4170, which added Chapter 5.140 to the Mendocino County Code (MCC). The Board adopted Ordinance No. 4336 on May 19, 2015 amending Chapter 5.140 of the MCC. On May 16, 2017, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 17-066 approving the Annual Report as submitted by the BID Advisory Board, and declaring the County’s intention to again levy an annual assessment in the District. Annually, since 2017, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a Resolution approving the Annual Report for the BID Advisory Board, setting a noticed public hearing date and declaring the County’s intention to again levy an annual assessment in the District.
Summary of Request:
To complete the BID assessment process for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the Board is asked to adopt a resolution adopting the BID Annual Report. Adoption of the resolution will adopt the BID Annual Report and levy a 1% gross rent assessment from lodging business within the District (within the boundaries of the unincorporated portion of the County of Mendocino, and the incorporated area of the City of Fort Bragg, City of Point Arena, City of Ukiah and the City of Willits) to be utilized in accordance with the Annual Report. As provided in Section 36534 & 36535 of the California Streets and Highway Code, this action is to occur after a public hearing in which protests can be heard.
The Annual Report approved by the BID Advisory Board included a budget that did not include payment of the 3% County Administration fee. Following discussion at the May 19, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting, a revised annual report was presented by staff that included the 3% County Administration fee, which was ultimately approved by the Board.
Additionally, Board direction included: 1.) that the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector investigate 3rd party vendors available to support BID administration, and return by December 31, 2026 with associated costs and an initial plan for potential implementation. 2.) recognition that the County workload administering the BID exceeds the 3% cap, and incurs General Fund expenses, any discussion of the County foregoing that allowable reimbursement should not occur in advance of a future discussion with information requested above that cost recovery may be necessary 3.) Any changes in County Code associated with the Tourism Commission, as referenced within the Annual Report, be proposed for consideration by the Board of Supervisors only after the Tourism Commission agendizes a discussion related to the Annual Report’s recommendations, and sends communication to the Board requesting specific changes.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction to staff. If the Board desires to make additional changes to the Annual Report at this time, another public hearing would need to be noticed and held prior to any adoption of that revised Annual Report.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <http://www.visitmendocino.com>
Fiscal Details:
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budget clarification: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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