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ImPRovemenT DISTRICT (SSMID)
Monday, September 19, 2022
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212 E 4th Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
319-291-2038
Director@MainStreetWaterioo.org
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SSMID: Self -Supporting Municipal Improvement District
A tool communities in Iowa can use to help fund public improvement and maintenance projects
within an adopted District
• Used to promote continued economic development/redevelopment and business growth/retention
within the adopted District
• Funds are created through an additional self imposed tax placed on property owners in the adopted
District
• Established after enough property owners initiate their support through a voluntary petition process
• A SSMID Oversight Committee will be responsible for setting project priorities and making
recommendations for expenditures of the SSMID funds made up of property owners, business
owners, and community members
• Waterloo is not alone in using SSMIDs - Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, Davenport,
Newton, Webster City, Iowa City, Bettendorf, Cedar Falls and others have at least one SSMID
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WHO
HOW ManY
VOTInG/
Non- VOTIF1G
PROPeRTY owneRs
Business owneRs
ResIDemT
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CITY OF WaTeRLOO
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1 Organization Council Representative
1 Economic Vitality Council Representative
1 Board President
Voting
Voting
Voting
Voting
1 Planning & Development staff person to be appointed by the Mayor EX-officio
1 City Council member to be appointed by the Mayor Non -voting
Executive Director
Ex-officio
Non -voting
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$2.00 PeR $1,000 OF TaxaBLe vaLue
Example
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TaxaBLe vaLue
TEIX AMOUfT
PavmenTs
$2.00/$1,000 $5,000,000.00
$2.00/$1,000 $190,000.00
$10,000.00
$380.00
September 2024 $5,000
March 2025 $5,000
September 2024 $190
March 2025 $190
ESTImaTeD TOTAL BaseD on 2021 TaxaBLe vaLues
• $177,352.72
• September 2024 $88,676.36
• March 2025 $88,676.36
• Commercial and Industrial properties only
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3 ARedS OF FOCUS
• St �tegy Provide resources for coordinated Downtown Waterloo Marketing
• Strategy 2 Improve the long-term physical appearance of Downtown Waterloo
• Strategy 3 Provide resources for sustainable economic development in Downtown Waterloo
GO LS
Short Term Immediate
Mid Term 2-5 Years
Long Term 5+ Years
Increase visual identification of Downtown Waterloo
Defining the footprint and connecting the areas within the district
Continued revitalization
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• Downtown is the heart and face of our community, our
City Center
• Important for all parts of our community to be invested
in the success of our downtown
• Asking the City of Waterloo for a 1:1 match of the
revenue collected with the SSMID
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STRaTeGY 1:
PROVIDe ResouRCes FOR COORDIlaTeD DOWf1TOWfl WaTeRLOO
MaRKeTIf1G
Project
SSMID Dollars Earmarked One third of the generated revenue (Approximately $59,117.59)
City Match Dollars Earmarked A fraction of the generated revenue (Approximately $10,000)
Short Term Budget
Immediate
Mid Term Budget Long Term Budget
2-5 Years
5+
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STRaTeGY 2:
ImPROVe THe LOfG- TeRm PHYSICAL aPPeaRaflCe OF DOWf1TOWfl
WaTeRLOO
Project
Short Term Budget Mid Term Budget Long Term Budget
Immediate
2-5 Years 5+
SSMID Dollars Earmarked One third of the generated revenue (Approximately $59,117.59)
City Match Dollars Earmarked One fourth of the generated revenue (Approximately $44,338.18)
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STRaTeGY 3:
PROVIDe ReSOURces FOR SUSTaIfaBLe economic DeveLo menT in
DOWf1TOW(1 WaTeRLOO
Project
SSMID Dollars Earmarked One third of the generated revenue (Approximately $59,117.59)
City Match Dollars Earmarked
Short Term Budget Mid Term Budget Long Term Budget
2-5 Years 5+
Immediate
Most heavily weighted portion of generated revenue
(Approximately $123,014.54)
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PeTITIOn
• Property owners are being asked to sign a petition in support of
SSMID
• The petition must include 25% of all commercial or industrial
property owners within the proposed SSMID AND
• The petition must include signatures representing 25% of the
assessed value of all applicable property types within the proposed
SSMID
• As an organization, we feel it is important to secure a much larger
percentage to demonstrate the district is truly supportive - Our
goal is 76%
• Planning to submit no later than February 15, 2023
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PLanninG & zonlno
• Planning & Zoning will review the petition and make
recommendations to the Waterloo City Council in regard to the
proposed district
• Planning & Zoning will prepare a report for the City Council on the
merit and feasibility of the project
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CITY COUnCIL
• City Council will set a date of public hearing
• Notices will be mailed to each property owner within the district
• City Council will hold a hearing on adoption of the ordinance and
have the first reading
• City Council will have a second reading
• City Council will have a third reading and adoption of the ordinance
• Once approved the levee rate will be provided to the county to be
entered into their system
• January - March 2023 City Council will include the City match in
the FY2024 budget
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PaYmenT
• Property owners will make their first payment with the September
2024 property tax assessment
• The SSMID will be included on their Black Hawk County Property
Tax bill and paid directly to the County
• A check will be issued to Main Street Waterloo for the SSMID
dollars
• A separate SSMID banking account has been established to ensure
the funds are being used as intended
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1. Main Street Waterloo is asking for a match of the funds
generated by SSMID from the City of Waterloo. This dollar
amount is in addition to the Professional Service Agreement we
have with the City.
2. Main Street Waterloo is asking City Council to vote and issue a
Statement of Support for Main Street Waterloo' s work to
implement a SSMID. This Statement of Support would include a
statement about the requested City contribution.
3. Main Street Waterloo is asking the City of Waterloo to sign the
petition for Parcel ID 891326213017 (the Public Market building)
in support of SSMID.
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Main Street Waterloo
212 E 4th St, Waterloo
319-291-0238
Jessica Rucker, Executive Director
director@mainstreetwaterloo.org
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Downtown Waterloo SSMID FAQ
What is SSMID? SSMID stands for self -supported municipal improvement district. It is a
self-imposed financial obligation that eligible property owners within a district can
implement to fund improvements within an area. It is a mechanism that was approved
through the Iowa State Legislature to help revitalize downtown areas.
Why should Downtown Waterloo have a SSMID? In 2019, Main Street Waterloo decided
to petition for a SSMID as part of the strategic planning. In general, it helps to diversify
the income stream for MSW from being dependent on events. It allows MSW to align
with the nationwide purpose of Main Street programming to 1.) Promote the district 2.)
Create economic vitality through attracting and retaining business 3.) Support design
initiatives that help improve the attractiveness of the district and 4.) Ensure the
organization is structured and has the support to carry through on the previous items.
Specifically, what type of programs/investments/activities would money be spent on? A
short-term plan (12-18-month plan) has been created, allocating 30% to downtown
marketing; 40% to be used for aesthetic improvements, including a master tree plan,
benches, facade grant program, holiday decor and light poles; and 30% for an
economic liaison & business owner support staff role.
Several plans and concepts have been outlined for after 18 months; however we know
that the ultimate success of this program is dependent on engagement of property
owners.
How do you determine how the money will be spent? Independent research performed
by Midwest Studies Group (company in part owned by the Chuck Rowe, the previous
Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club) found there are three key areas that MSW
should focus on:
1.) Provide resources for coordinated Downtown Marketing. This is a strategic
marketing program that to measure current perceptions for important audiences
and develop marketing programs to improve perceptions and create awareness
of the opportunities Downtown offers. This is more than just event marketing; this
will also include lifestyle -based marketing to build a strong brand and awareness
for Downtown Waterloo.
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2.) Improve long-term physical appearance of Downtown Waterloo. In the research
performed by Midwest Studies Group we heard repeatedly that even though
there have been major improvements in downtown over the last 25 years, there
is still room to go. MSW can play a part in focusing attention and improving parts
of our city that would make it feel safer and more walkable. We can use those
resources to invest in improvements and have internal resources that could work
with Main Street Iowa to develop and implement plans.
3.) Provide resources for sustainable economic development in Downtown Waterloo.
With a team of 1.5 people, it is impossible for the current Main Street Waterloo
staff to provide the leadership needed in economic development downtown.
We plan to hire one additional staff person to focus on building relationships with
property owners and business owners. Their role will be to connect people to
resources and help them find solutions. They will also be the individual on Main
Street's staff responsible for helping fill vacant buildings and spaces.
4.) A 4th area was added based on a study performed by John Deere: Demonstrate
leadership through noteworthy participation in youth and diversity programs. We
are lucky enough to have a community full of diversity and youth. As a
community agency, it is important for us to model the behaviors of inclusiveness
through our programming.
How does SSMID get implemented? Property owners will be asked to sign a petition
supporting the self -assessment. For the SSMID to get implemented, we need a minimum
of 26% of eligible property owners to sign the petition for 26% of the eligible assessed
value of the district. As an organization, we feel it is important to get a much larger
percentage, so we know the district is truly supportive of the initiative.
A property owner is the legally recognized owner for a property. For example, if 3
properties are owned by ABC Corporation and the legally authorized signer for ABC
Corporation is Alvin Brown then Alvin can sign on behalf of all three parcels. (This will be
recorded as one property owner even though it is three parcels.) If Alvin has another
company called AlTown LLC, he will sign for AlTown and that is considered a different
property owner.
Which properties would contribute to the SSMID? All properties coded in the county
property tax records as: commercial, industrial, or multi -residential are included.
Residential and Exempt would not be included. (Multi -Residential will only be included
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for one year. Then it will be excluded due to changes in the Iowa State Code.)
Questions about how your property is coded, you can contact the Black Hawk County
Assessor at 319-833-3006.
What would be a property owner' s additional cost? We are requesting $2 per thousand
of taxable value. If a property had a taxable value of $100,000 their annual impact
would be $200.
When would we start paying? First payments would not be made (as a part of the
property taxes) until September 2023. It would be paid to the county as part of your
regular semi-annual tax assessment.
Is the city going to contribute? We are requesting the city match what MSW is
collecting from SSMID. We know it is important for all parts of our community to be
invested in the success of downtown since it is the heart of our community.
We are requesting the city provide a contribution of funds based off of the assessed
property values.
What is the expected impact to Main Street Waterloo' s Budget? Based on current
assumptions, we expect that the district property owners would pay $133,000 and the
City of Waterloo would contribute an additional amount, not to exceed $133,000.
Does the city council need to approve the SSMID petition before it can be implemented?
Yes. The process is that a petition is written, property owners are asked to sign for the
parcels, once enough signatures are gathered, it is presented to the city. The city has a
process that includes Planning & Zoning review and then approval by City Council.
Who will develop and implement plans for expenditures as time goes on? We need
.. property owners, business owners and residents to make recommendations for future
expenditures. This will happen through a formal SSMID committee that will report to the
Main Street Waterloo Board.
How long will this program last? This petition will be effective for 5-years. Our
expectations are that this program will be generating value for downtown property
owners and it will be renewed to continue the investment in Downtown.
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If I don' t sign the petition to support SSMID, will my property still incur the additional
charges if it passes? Yes.
How was the district determined? It went through several rounds of review and
conversation among the Main Street Waterloo Board, as well as other city stakeholders.
These factors were used to determine the area:
1.) What do visitors consider included in our downtown area?
2.) Where do we need to be an asset in improving important amenities for guests
(employees/residents/visitors) to the downtown?
3.) Where is it important to link elements of our downtown to one another to make
our community more walkable, bikeable, and cohesive?
What other communities have a SSMID in place? Cedar Falls has had one for many
years. Property owners recently renewed their SSMID for another 5-year term after
continuing to see the program leveraged to improve the downtown area for all
involved. Downtown Iowa City, Spencer, Des Moines, Ford Dodge, Ottumwa,
Davenport, Cedar Rapids and more all have SSMID programs.
New Businesses in Downtown Waterloo (Net)
• 2018 Net 17 New Businesses
• 2019 Net 10 New Businesses
• 2020 Net 7 New Businesses
• 2021 Net 14 New Businesses
• 2022 Net 2 New Businesses so far
Legend
Proposed SSMID Boundary
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Initial Proposed SSMID Budget
gals
Short Term:
Mid Term:
Long Term:
Immediate
2-5 years
5+ years
Increase visual identification of Downtown
Waterloo
Defining the footprint and connecting the
areas within the district
Continued revitalization
Income
1 Year
$2.00/$1 000
Mid Term Budget
4 Years
Long Term Budget
Each Year
SSMID Dollars from Property Owners
$ 177,352.72
$ -
City 1:1 Match
$ 177,352.72
$ -
TOTALS
Strategy 1: Provide resources for coordinated Downtown
1/3 of SSMID Generated Revenue
$ 354,705.44
Waterloo
Short Term Budget
1 Year
$ 59,1 17.57
$ 1,418,821.76
marketing.
Mid Term Budget
4 Years
$ 236,470.29
$ 354,705.44
Long Term Budget
Each Year
$ 59,1 17.57
City Match Portion
$ 10,000.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 10,000.00
TOTALS
Strategy 2: Improve the long-term physical appearance
1/3 of SSMID Generated Revenue
$ 69,117.57
of Downtown
Short Term Budget
1 Year
$ 59,117.57
$ 276,470.29
Waterloo.
Mid Term Budget
4 Years
$ 236,470.29
$ 69,117.57
Long Term Budget
Each Year
$ 59,117.57
City Match Portion
$ 44,338.18
$ 177,352.72
$ 44,338.18
TOTALS
$ 103,455.75
$ 413,823.01
$ 103,455.75
Strategy 3: Provide resources for sustainable economic
development
Short Term Budget
1 Year
in Downtown Waterloo.
Mid Term Budget Long Term Budget
4 Years Each Year
1/3 of SSMID Generated Revenue
$ 59,117.57
$ 236,470.29
$ 59,117.57
City Match Portion
$ 123,014.54
$ 492,058.16
$ 123,014.54
TOTALS
Administrative Expenses
Legal Fees
$ 182,132.11
Short Term Budget
1 Year
$ -
$ 728,528.45
Mid Term Budget
4 Years
$ -
$ 182,132.11
Long Term Budget
Each Year
Bank Fees
$ -
$ -
TOTALS
Discretionary Funds Available
$ -
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$ -
$ 0.00
$ -
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SSMID Submission and Approval Timeline
Due Dates
Notes
2020
Work with Midwest Studies Group to complete a feasibility
study
Property owners were supportive of the concept
and the MSW Board of Directors voted to move
forward with petitioning to implement SSMID
2021
Initial work to implement a SSMID for Downtown Waterloo
Work was tabled after speaking with property
owners. MSW wanted to better understand the
development agreements that are in place. MSW
also understood that everyone is still in COVID
recovery and wanted to delay a year to ensure
property owners and business owners were in a
better place.
2022
Update District Boundaries
Finalized updated boundaries following parcle
lines.
Submitted to Main Street Iowa as our official Main
Street Waterloo Downtown District
April 2022
Petition Property Owner
Began meeting with property owners to discuss
SSMID and asking them to sign the petition in
support.
Aug/Sept 2022
Meeting with City Council
Met with members of City Council to discuss what
SSMID and what the ask of the City will be.
September 19, 2022
City Council presentation and ask for City Match, Statement
of Support, and to sign petition
Sept 2022 - Feb 2023
Continue to meet with property owners
October 3, 2022
City Council vote on State of Support and to sign petition
Oct 2022 - Jan 2024
City budget for match request
February 15, 2023
MSW deadline to submit paperwork to the City
March 14, 2023
Waterloo Planning & Zoning
Commission reports to City Council recomendation
of SSMID
April 3, 2023
Council action to set date of public hearing
April 2023
Notice mailed by certified mail to each property owner of
public hearing
May 1, 2023
City Council hearing on adoption of ordinance & first reading
May 15, 2023
City Council second reading of the ordinance
June 5, 2023
City Council third reading and adoption of the ordinance
July 1, 2023
SSMID details provided to Black Hawk County to be entered
into the system
December 31, 2023
SSMID information entered in to Black Hawk County sytem
September 2024
Year onelst payment of SSMID and match dollars
March 2025
Year one 2nd payment of SSMID and match dollars
May 2025
Year one update to City Council
September 2025
Year two 1st payment of SSMID and match dollars
March 2026
Year two 2nd payment of SSMID and match dollars
May 2026
Year two update to City Council
September 2026
Year three 1st payment of SSMID and match dollars
March 2027
Year three 2nd payment of SSMID and match dollars
may 2027
Year three update to City Council
September 2027
Year four 1st payment of SSMID and match dollars
March 2028
Year four 2nd payment of SSMID and match dollars
May 2028
Year four update to City Council
May 2028
Begin conversations with property owners and the City for
renewal of SSMID
September 2028
Year five 1st payment of SSMID and match dollars
March 2029
Year five 2nd payment of SSMID and match dollars
May 2029
Year five update to City Council
MAIN STREET • • •
Main Street Waterloo
Board of Directors
President
Zach Hansen
_ Vice President
Samantha Meier
MEMO
Past President
Blake Hamer
Treasurer
Daniel Janssen
Design Council
Brandon Alvarado
Economic Vitality
Council
Michael Huisman
Organization Council
Purvis Williams
Promotions Council
Nick Hedrick
At Large
David Deeds
Mark lehl
Bailey Moore
Ivan Valtchev
Brendon Wagner
WATERO
City of Waterloo
715 Mulberry St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
RE: Downtown Waterloo Self -Supporting Municipal Improvement
District
Dear Mayor Hart and City of Waterloo City Council members,
Main Street Waterloo is a non-profit organization focused on the
strategic growth and beautification of downtown Waterloo by
providing leadership and advocacy for downtown economic
development, planning, complete streets, events, marketing, and
cultural vitality. The organization is working to implement a Self -
Supporting Municipal Improvement District in Downtown Waterloo.
The dollars will be used to continue the advancement of our city
center and strengthen the downtown district. To help leverage the
dollars and accomplish more, Main Street Waterloo is requesting the
following:
1. Main Street Waterloo is asking for the City of Waterloo to
match funds generated by the Downtown Waterloo SSMID.
This dollar amount is in addition to the Professional Service
Agreement in place between Main Street Waterloo and the
City of Waterloo.
2. Main Street Waterloo is asking City Council to vote, and issue
a Statement of Support for Main Street Waterloo' s work to
implement a Downtown Waterloo SSMID. This Statement of
Support would include a statement about the requested City
contribution.
3. Main Street Waterloo is asking the City of Waterloo to sign
the SSMID petition for Parcel ID 891326213017 (the Public
Market building) in support of SSMID.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jessica Rucker
Executive Director
Main Street Waterloo
MAIN STREET
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212 E 4th St • Waterloo, IA 50703 • 319-291-2018
www.mainstreetwaterloo.org
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PETITION TO ESTABLISH THE DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 386, CODE OF IOWA (the "Act")
We, the undersigned, being owners of property within the self -supported municipal
improvement district proposed and hereinafter defined by this petition, hereby petition the City
Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386 of the Code of Iowa
(the "Act"), as follows:
1. To establish a self -supported municipal improvement district in the City of Waterloo, Iowa, as
follows:
a. The name of the district shall be the "Downtown Waterloo Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District" (hereinafter referred to as the "Proposed District"),
b. The purposes of the Proposed District shall be to assist the City of Waterloo in the
orderly redevelopment of the area within the Proposed District and to continue funding
Main Street Waterloo. The undertaking of actions, and the design and construction of
any and all improvements authorized by the Act and the performance of administration,
redevelopment, and revitalization of the Proposed District, as authorized by the Act, any
and all of which actions and improvements are intended to benefit the property within
the Proposed District,
c. All property in the Proposed District shall be described as follows:
i. Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of East 3rd Street and the centerline
of Walnut Street; thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Walnut Street to
the centerline of Lime Street; thence East along the centerline of Lime Street to
the centerline of East 4' Street; thence South along the centerline of East 4th
Street to the centerline of Walnut Street; thence Southeasterly along the
centerline of Walnut Street to the centerline of the Union Pacific Railroad line
between 6th Street and 7m Street; thence Southwesterly along the centerline of
the Union Pacific Railroad to the centerline of West 7th Street; thence
Southwesterly along the centerline of West 7th Street to the centerline of
North -bound Washington Street as presently located Northeasterly of Highway
218; thence Northwesterly along the centerline of North -bound Washington
Street to the centerline of West 6th Street; thence Southwesterly along the
centerline of West 6th Street to the centerline of South -bound Washington Street
as presently located Southwesterly of Highway 218; thence Northwesterly along
the centerline of South -bound Washington Street to the centerline of West 4th
Street; thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West 4th Street to the
centerline of South Street; thence Northwesterly along the centerline of South
Street to the centerline of West 2nd Street; thence Northeasterly along the
centerline of West 2"d Street crossing Highway 218 to the centerline of the
Highway 218 off -ramp to Highway 63; thence Northwesterly along the centerline
of said off -ramp to the centerline of North -bound Highway 63, also known as
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West 1st Street; thence southwesterly along the centerline of West 1st Street to its
intersection with the centerline of West Mullan Avenue; thence Northerly and
Northeasterly along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline of
South -bound Highway 63; thence Southwesterly and Westerly along the
centerline of South -bound Highway 63 located between West Mullan Avenue and
Sergeant Road to its intersection with a Southerly extension of the Westerly line
of Parcel "G" of Plat of Survey recorded as file 2020-00012244 recorded
01/09/2020; thence Northerly along the Southerly extension of said Westerly line
of Parcel "G", said Westerly line of Parcel "G", and a Northerly extension of said
Westerly line of Parcel "G" to the Northerly line of Tract "B" of Techworks
Addition; thence Easterly along the Northerly line of said Tract "B" to the North
Westerly line of Tract "E" of Techworks Addition; thence Northeasterly and
Northerly along the Northwesterly line of said Tract "E" to the Northerly most
point of said Tract "E"; thence Northeasterly to the Southwesterly bank of the
Cedar River said line being perpendicular to the Southwesterly bank of the
Cedar River; thence Southeasterly along the Southwesterly bank of the Cedar
River to its intersection with a Southwesterly extension of the centerline of East
3`d Street; thence Northeasterly along said Southwesterly extension and the
centerline of East 3rd Street to the centerline of Walnut Street and the Point of
Beginning. Also including Tract "A" of Techworks Addition and that part of Tract
"B" of Techworks Addition not included in the above description.
2. To establish an operation and improvement fund with respect to the Proposed District to be
known as the "Downtown Waterloo Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District Operation &
Improvement Fund" (the "SSMID Fund"), and be authorized to levy an annual tax (the "SSMID
Tax") upon the property, as defined in the Act (excluding property assessed as residential
property for property tax purposes) within the Proposed District (the "Property") for the
purposes of: (a) Provide resources for coordinated Downtown Waterloo marketing, (b) Improve
the long-term physical appearance of Downtown Waterloo, (c) Provide resources for
sustainable economic development in Downtown Waterloo, with respect to the Proposed
District, for a period of 5 years, commencing with the levy of taxes for collection in the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2023, and continuing for 4 additional years. The SSMID Tax shall be
levied annually upon the Property at the following rate:
a. The rate of tax shall not exceed two dollars ($2.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of
taxable value.
3. SSMID Oversight Committee will develop a strategic plan and annual budget. It will be
provided for review and approval by the Main Street Waterloo Board of Directors.
4. It is the further intent of this Petition that all taxes levied and collected on behalf of the
Proposed District shall be expended for new, additional or enhanced services within the
Proposed District, and that the City shall not diminish the type and extent of governmental
services described in this Petition with the intention of transferring the cost of providing such
services from the City budget to the Operation Fund.
5. It is the further intent of this Petition that, notwithstanding the fact that the Proposed District is
located within the boundaries of Tax Increment Finance Districts which have been created by
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the City, an amount of funds which would be derived from the annual levy of the SSMID Tax
against property within the Proposed District if the Proposed District were not located within
such Tax Increment Finance Districts shall be made available annually for the services,
improvements and activities set out in this Petition, and that the City should take all actions
necessary to accomplish this purpose, including, if necessary, allocation to these services,
improvements and activities of a portion of the incremental property taxes which are
attributable to properties within the Proposed District, but only to the extent permitted by
— applicable law. In furtherance of the foregoing, the undersigned petitioners hereby represent
and warrant to the City Council that the creation of the Proposed District and the undertaking
of the services, improvements and activities described herein are considered essential to the
petitioners' efforts to create new jobs and income in the City of Waterloo and to retain jobs and
income in the City that would otherwise be lost.
We do hereby certify that we are the owners of properties described below and are shown as owners
on the transfer books in the office of the County Auditor. Subject to any ownership limitation set forth,
the undersigned have full authority to execute this petition and to commit our property to its terms.
Signers on behalf of corporations certify that they hold the corporate office set forth opposite their
names and have signed this petition with authorization by the board of directors and full authority to
bind and commit the corporation to the terms hereto.
Done and signed at Waterloo, Iowa, the dates shown below:
Parcel No: 891326283017 2021 Assessed Value: $15,030.00
Address: Waterloo, IA 50703 Estimated SSMID: $27.05
Owner's Name: REMMEK LLC
Signed By: Date:
Signed By: Date:
— 2022 Petition