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HomeMy WebLinkAbout078-O-23 Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area No. 10 in the City of Evanston, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures8/28/2023 78-O-23 AN ORDINANCE Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area No. 10 in the City of Evanston, Illinois and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Related Procedures WHEREAS, the City of Evanston is home rule unit under Article II, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals and welfare; and WHEREAS, special service areas are established pursuant to Article VII, Sections 6(I) and 7(6) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and pursuant to the provisions of the Special Service Area Tax Law, (35 ILCS 200/27-5 et seq.) and pursuant to the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.); and WHEREAS, this ordinance is to propose the establishment of Special Service Area Number 10 providing a tax to be levied associated with the provision of special services to the area; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Evanston that Special Service Area Number 10 be established, NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS: ~1~ Page 1 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~2~ SECTION 1: The preambles of this ordinance are hereby incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full. SECTION 2: Authority to Establish Special Service Area: The City of Evanston is authorized to establish Special Service Area Number 10 pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution, 1970, and further pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Special Service Areas Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 35, Paragraph 200/27-5 et seq.). SECTION 3: Findings: The City of Evanston finds as follows: A. It is in the public interest that the creation of Special Service Area Number 10 as described in this Ordinance for the purposes set forth in this Ordinance be established. B. Special Service Area Number 10 is located on the north side of the            Howard Street commercial corridor, and generally bound by the east edge of CTA rail line (near Paulina Street) to the east, and Asbury Avenue on the west. The area is comprised of commercial and mixed use.   The permanent tax index numbers of all parcels located within the area of the proposed SSA Number 10 and legal descriptions are attached as Exhibit 1. An accurate map depicting the location of the proposed Special Service Area is attached to and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 2. SECTION 4: Public Hearing: That a public hearing shall be held on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers of the City of Evanston, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201 to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area Number 10 consisting of territory legally described in Exhibit 1 and as depicted on the map labeled Exhibit 2, and incorporated by reference into this Page 2 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~3~ ordinance. At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed the annual rate of 0.85% (percent) of the equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for a twelve year period from and after the date the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted by law and shall be levied pursuant to provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCs 200/1-1 et seq). SECTION 5: Notice of Hearing: Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing in the Pioneer Press a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Evanston. Additionally, notice of the public hearing by mail shall be provided with the public hearing notice deposited in the U.S. Mail not less than ten (10) days prior to the time set for the public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be addressed to the person or persons in whose name the general taxes for the last preceding year were paid on each lot, block, tract or parcel of land lying within the Special Service Area, and in the event taxes for the last preceding year were not paid, the notice of the Hearing was sent to the person or persons last listed on the tax rolls prior to that year as the owner or owners of said property. The notice of public hearing shall be in substantial conformance to notice attached as Exhibit 3 to this Ordinance. SECTION 6: The findings and recitals contained herein are declared to be prima facie evidence of the law of the City and shall be received in evidence as provided by the Illinois Complied Statues and the courts of the State of Illinois. SECTION 7: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are Page 3 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~4~ hereby repealed. SECTION 8: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law. SECTION 9: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance is ruled unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid application of this ordinance is severable. Introduced: _______________, 2023 Adopted: _________________, 2023 Approved: ___________________________, 2023 ________________________________ Daniel Biss, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Approved as to form: ________________________________ Alexandra B. Ruggie, Interim Corporation Counsel   August 28 August 28 Page 4 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 August 30 78-O-23 ~5~ EXHIBIT 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED SPECIAL SERVICE AREA & LIST OF PINS Legal Description of Special Service Area #10 Howard Street SSA, Evanston, IL ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF  THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25 IN TOWNSHIP 41  NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 30 IN  TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY  DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:     BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, BEING ALSO  THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION BETWEEN HOWARD STREET AND ASBURY AVENUE; THENCE WEST  ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, BEING ALSO SAID CENTER LINE  OF HOWARD STREET, 599 FEET TO THE SOUTH EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1 IN THE PLAT OF  CONSOLICATION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16 TO 32, INCLUSIVE, IN ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF  SECTION 25, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHLINE OF THE NORTH 45 ACRES THEREOF, AND EAST OF THE  EAST LINE OF THE WEST 6.358 ACRES OF THE EAST 16.358 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 32.500 ACRES OF THE  SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT OF CONSOLICATION  RECORDED MARCH 15, 1984 AS DOCUMENT 27006274, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE NORTH  ALONG SAID SOUTH EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1 AND THE WEST LINE, AND THE NORTH  EXTENSION THEREOF, 159 FEET TO SOUTH LINE OF LOT 45 IN SAID ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF SAID HOWARD STREET;  THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF SAID HOWARD STREET, 425 FEET  TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 57 IN SAID ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION,  BEING A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF ASBURY AVENUE; THENCE NORTH  ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF ASBURY AVENUE, 191 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST  CORNER OF LOT 58 IN ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION, AFORESAID, BEING ALSO A  POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF DOBSON STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF DOBSON STREET, 133.87 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF ASBURY AVENUE, AFORESAID; THENCE EAST ACROSS SAID  ASBURY AVENUE, 80 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID ASBURY AVENUE, SAID POINT BEING A  POINT OF INTERSECTION BETWEEN THE CENTERLINE OF DOBSON STREET PRODUCED AND  A LINE 40  FEET EAST OFF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 11 IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF UNSUBDIVIDED LANDS IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID  CENTER LINE PRODUCED, 140 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11  AND LOT 10 IN SAID COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION, 196.69 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10;  THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 10, 62.20 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN  THELIN AND THELIN’S RESUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 10 AND 11 IN SAID COUNTY CLERK’S DIVIS ION;  THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 9.56 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2  IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 10, 11 AND 13 IN SAID COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION; THENCE EAST  ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2, 90 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, BEING ALSO THE  WEST LINE OF LOT 22 IN S. ROGERS TOUHY’S BIRCHWOOD HIGHLANDS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 4 TO 38 IN BOULAND’S RIDGE BOULEVARD ADDITION TO EVANSTON IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 22 TO 43, INCLUSIVE, IN S. ROGERS  Page 5 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~6~ TOUHY’S BIRCHWOOD HIGHLANDS, AFORESAID, ACROSS BARTON AVENUE, 922.98 FEET TO THE  SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 43; THENCE SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF RIDGE  AVENUE, 25.55 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 39 IN BAULANDS RIDGE BOULEVARD  ADDITION TO SOUTH EVANSTON IN SAID SECTION 30, BEING ALSO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE  FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF HOWARD STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY,  ACROSS RIDGE AVENUE AND ELMWOOD AVENUE, 1137.1 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE;  THENCE EAST ACROSS CUSTER AVENUE, 75.9 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 25 IN BLOCK 1  IN NILES HOWARD TERMINAL ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 6.25 CHAINS (412.5  FEET) OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER OF  LOT 25 BEING A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF HOWARD STREET; THENCE  EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY AND THE EAST EXTENSION THEREOF, ACROSS  CALLAN AVENUE AND CLYDE AVENUE, 834 FEET TO SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 3 IN SAID  NILES HOWARD TERMINAL ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, 28.5 FEET  TO THE NORTHEAST CORNOR OF SAID LOT 8, BEING ALSO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE ALLEY  RUNNING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; THENCE  NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE ALLEY, AND THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION  THEREOF, 487.2 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF BRUMMEL STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH  LINE OF SAID BRUMMEL STREET, 16 FEET TO SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN  RAILROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN  RAILROAD, 256 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF CASE PLACE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF  CASE PLACE, 16 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8 IN HOWARD  TERMINAL ADDITION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30;  THENCE NORTHWEST ALONG SAID SOUTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 8, SAID EAST  LINE OF LOT 8 AND THE NORTHWEST EXTENSION THEREOF, 178 FEET TO A LINE 150 FEET SOUTH OF  AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF MULFORD AVENUE; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID LINE 150 FEET  SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF MULFORD AVENUE, 16 FEET TO SAID WEST LINE OF  CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF  CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, 1559.1 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST  QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 100.6 FEET TO THE EAST LINE  OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF  CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; 2291.1 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 6.25 CHAINS  (412.5 FEET) OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG  SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 6.25 CHAINS, 64.09 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF CHICAGO AVENUE;  THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO AVENUE, 260.7 FEET TO A LINE 134 FEET NORTH  OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID LINE  134 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, ACROSS SAID  CHICAGO AVENUE, 689 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF CHICAGO NORTH SHORE & MILWAUKEE  RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF CHICAGO NORTH SHORE &  MILWAUKEE RAILROAD, 180 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION  30, BEING ALSO THE CENTER LINE OF HOWARD STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG  THE SOUTH LINE OF THE  NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; 1877 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE  NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, BEING ALSO THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION BETWEEN  HOWARD STREET AND CUSTER AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST  QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, 2640 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.     List of PINs: 10­25­226­044­0000  Page 6 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~7~ 10­25­226­045­0000  10­25­226­046­0000  10­25­226­047­0000  10­25­226­048­0000  10­25­226­049­0000  10­25­226­050­0000  10­25­226­051­0000  10­25­226­054­0000  11­30­115­023­0000  11­30­115­024­0000  11­30­115­025­0000  11­30­115­026­0000  11­30­115­027­0000  11­30­115­028­0000  11­30­115­029­0000  11­30­115­030­0000  11­30­115­031­0000  11­30­115­032­0000  11­30­115­033­0000  11­30­115­034­0000  11­30­115­053­0000  11­30­115­054­0000  11­30­115­076­0000  11­30­122­024­0000  11­30­122­025­0000  11­30­122­026­0000  11­30­122­027­0000  11­30­122­028­0000  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3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~11~ EXHIBIT 3 NOTICE OF HEARING - CITY OF EVANSTON SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER #10 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13, 2023, at 5pm in City Council Chambers, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201, a hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Evanston to consider the establishment of a Special Service Area consisting of territory legally described as follows: Legal Description of Special Service Area #10 Howard Street, Evanston, Illinois BEING THOSE PARTS OF SECTION 34 IN TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND ALSO THOSE PARTS OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALL IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BELOW. BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF CENTRAL STREET AND THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF HARTREY AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET AND THE EAST LINE OF HARTREY AVENUE; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 22 OF STEWART’S RESUBDIVISION OF BLOCK’S 22, 24 AND 26 OF NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED APRIL 23, 1880 DOCUMENT NUMBER 268048) SAID CORNER BEING 238 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF STEWART AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF ALLEY NORTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF STEWART AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF STEWART AVENUE AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LIVINGSTON STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LIVINGSTON STREET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF ALLEY EAST OF STEWART AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE OF ALLEY TO IT INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY NORTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF ALLEY TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ALONG THE EXTENSION OF SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF ALLEY TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 14 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 10 TO 14 IN BLOCK 20 OF NORTH EVANSTON SUBDIVISION (RECORDED APRIL 17, 1874 DOCUMENT NUMBER 150939); THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 14 TO THE NORTH WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 14; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS 1 TO 9 IN BLOCK 20 OF NORTH EVANSTON SUBDIVISION (DOCUMENT NUMBER 150939 RECORDED APRIL 17, 1874), TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LIVINGSTON STREET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LIVINGSTON STREET AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF ALLEY WEST OF GREEN BAY ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF ALLEY TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF JENKS STREET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF JENKS STREET AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF Page 11 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~12~ ALLEY WEST OF GREEN BAY ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF ALLEY TO THE SOUTH LINE OF ISABELLA STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF ISABELLA STREET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE C & NW RR; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE C & NW RR TO THE ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOT 11 IN BLOCK 33 IN C. 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JENK’S RESUBDIVISION OF BLO CKS 27, 28, 32, 33 AND 37 OF NORTH EVANSTON ( RECORDED MARCH 8, 1875 DOCUMENT NUMBER 16886); THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 11, SAID CORNER BEING 193. 5 FEET NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF RAILROAD AVENUE AND ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF BROADWAY AVENUE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 11 TO THE WEST LINE OF BROADWAY AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF BROADWAY AVENUE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF EAST RAILROAD AVENUE; THENCE EAST TO THE EAST LINE OF BROADWAY AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF ALLEY NORTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF ALLEY TO THE WEST LINE OF EASTWOOD AVENUE; THENCE EAST TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF EASTWOOD AVENUE AND THE SOUTH LINE OF ALLEY NORTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF ALLEY TO THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 5 (EXCEPT THE WEST 16 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 36 IN NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED APRIL 17, 1874 DOCUMENT 150939), SAID CORNER BEING 200 FEET EAST OF EASTWOOD AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 5 TO THE NORTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE SOUTH TO THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET TO THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 8 OF NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1874 DOCUMENT NUMBER 150939), SAID CORNER BEING 60 FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF EASTWOOD AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO THE NORTH LINE OF ALLEY SOUTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY TO THE EAST LINE OF EASTWOOD AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF EASTWOOD AVENUE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE ALLEY SOUTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE WEST TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF EASTWOOD AVENUE AND ALLEY SOUTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG NORTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY TO THE EAST LINE OF RAILROAD AVENUE; THENCE WEST TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF C & N.W. RR; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF C & N.W. RR TO THE NORTH LINE OF SIMPSON STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SIMPSON STREET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF C & N.W. RR; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF C & N.W. RR TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 9 ( EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 38 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 70 FEET OF SAID LOT 9) IN BLOCK 16 NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED FEBRUARY 17,1874); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9, SAID CORNER BEING 450 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF GREEN BAY ROAD AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF HARRISON STREET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9 TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF ALLEY WEST OF GREEN BAY ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG EASTERLY LINE OF SAID ALLEY TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 30 FEET THEREOF OF THE WEST 40 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 16 IN NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1874) BEING A 100 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF ALLEY WEST OF GREEN BAY ROAD AND THE SOUTH LINE OF HARRISON STREET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18 IN BLOCK 16 IN NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED FEBRUARY 17,1874), BEING A 100 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF ALLEY WEST OF GREEN BAY ROAD AND THE SOUTH LINE OF HARRISON STREET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 18 A DISTANCE OF 120 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE TO THE SOUTH LINE OF HARRISON STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF HARRISON STREET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF ALLEY WEST OF GREEN BAY RD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF HARRISON STREET AND THE WEST LINE OF ALLEY WEST OF Page 12 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~13~ GREEN BAY ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF ALLEY TO THE SOUTH EASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 1 IN RANDLEV’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 8 AND 9 OF BLOCK 19 OF NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED JANUARY 24, 1907 DOCUMENT NUMBER 398029); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 13 IN RANDLEV’S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 8 AND 9 OF BLOCK 19 OF NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED JANUARY 24, 1907 DOCUMENT NUMBER 398029) TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF PRAIRIE AVENUE AND THE NORTH LINE OF ALLEY SOUTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 18 IN NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED FEBRUARY 17, 1874 DOCUMENT NUMBER 150939) BEING 70 FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF HARTREY AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET TO A POINT 70 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET TO THE EAST LINE OF HARTREY AVENUE; THENCE WEST TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF PIONEER ROAD AND THE NORTH LINE OF ALLEY SOUTH OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 1 IN HARTREY’S ADDITION TO THE NORTH EVANSTON (RECORDED MAY 6, 1872); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF CENTRAL STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY INDEX NUMBERS: 05343120370000, 05343250190000, 05343250200000, 05344170210000, 05344170220000, 05344170230000, 05344170280000, 05344170290000, 05344220010000, 05344220020000, 05344220130000, 05344220140000, 05344220150000, 05344220160000, 05344220170000, 05344220180000, 05344230150000, 05344230160000, 05344230170000, 05344230180000, 05344230190000, 05344230200000, 05344230210000, 05344230220000, 05344230240000, 05344230280000, 05344230290000, 05344230300000, 05344230310000, 05344240120000, 05344240130000, 05344240140000, 05344270140000, 05344270150000, 05344270160000, 05344270170000, 05344270230000, 05344270260000, 05344270270000, 05344270300000, 05344280070000, 05344280080000, 05344280100000, 10121010140000, 10121030010000, 10121030030000, 10121030050000, 10121030060000, 10121030070000, 10121030090000, 10121030100000, 10121030120000, 10121030270000, 10121030300000, 10121030310000, 10121030320000, 10121030338001, 10121030338002, 10121030460000, 10121040030000, 10121040040000, 10121040050000, 10121040060000, 10121040070000, 10121040080000, 10121040090000, 10121040150000, 10121040180000, 10122000040000, 10122000110000, 10122000120000, 10122000130000, 10122000140000, 10122000160000, 10122000230000, 10122000240000, 10122000250000, 10122000260000, 10122000270000, 10122000280000, 10122010010000, 10122010020000, 10122010030000, 10122010040000, 10122010050000, 10122010060000, 10122010180000, 10122030010000, 10125000010000 The approximate location of the proposed Special Service Area Number 10 is located on the north side of the Howard Street commercial corridor generally bound by the east edge of CTA tracks near Paulina and Howard on the east and Asbury on the west. The area comprises commercial and mixed use properties and is focused primarily on the inclusion of properties that include ground floor commercial uses. All interested persons affected by the proposed establishment of the Special Service Area will be provided with an opportunity to be heard regarding the formation of, the boundaries of, the special service area and may object to the formation of the area and the levy of taxes affecting the area. The purpose for establishing the Special Service Area is to provide a source of funds for business district activities that are proposed to include within the SSA boundaries, but are not limited to landscaping activities, installation of holiday decorations, public-way aesthetic improvements, wayfinding signage, and advertising and marketing of the business district. All the described services are unique and in addition to services generally provided by the City of Evanston. Page 13 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 78-O-23 ~14~ At the hearing, a tax levy for the Special Service will be considered. The proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is an amount not to exceed an annual rate of .85% (percent) of the equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area and the tax will be levied for indefinite period of time from and after the date of the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area. These taxes shall be in addition to all other taxes permitted by law and shall be levied pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq). The tax levy for SSA# 10 is intended to produce approximately $92,624 annually for the cost of the services described above, and $243,625 annually when the TIF District expires in 2027. The City of Evanston, however, may annually levy up to the maximum rate specified in the ordinance establishing the Special Service Area for the cost of services described above as said services become necessary and are provided by the City of Evanston. The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council of the City of Evanston to another date without further notice other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes of its meeting fixing the time and place of its adjournment. If a petition objecting to the establishment of the proposed Special Service Area, the tax levy, or the imposition of a tax for the provision of special services to the proposed Special Service Area that has been signed by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area, and by at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of record of the land included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area, is filed with the City of Evanston City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final adjournment of the public hearing regarding the establishment of the proposed Special Service Area, no such Special Service Area may be established nor any tax levied or imposed.   Page 14 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 Feasibility Study . August 2023 HOWARD STREET EVANSTON SPECIAL SERVICE AREA Page 15 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS HOWARD STREET BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Barbara Carlson, Howard Animal Hospital Debbie Evans, Peckish Pig Lenice Levy, Good to Go India Mussels-McKay, Palmhouse Christopher Pazdernik, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Jeremy Denny, Ward Eight EX-OFICIO MEMBERS Alderman Devon Reid, 8th Ward Katie Boden, Economic Development Specialist, City of Evanston Paul Zalmezak, Economic Development Manager, City of Evanston Cindy Plante, Economic Development Manager, Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) TESKA ASSOCIATES Scott Goldstein, Principal Carol Brobeck, Senior Associate Planner Benito Garcia, Associate Planner Page 16 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 WHAT IS A SPECIAL SERVICE AREA (SSA)? WHAT ARE THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES? WHY CONSIDER AN SSA? WHAT ARE THE KEY ISSUES? EVANSTON THRIVES - HIGHLIGHTS ONE HOWARD STREET - HIGHLIGHTS ENGAGEMENT WHAT ARE THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED? BUDGET WORK PLAN GOVERNANCE PLAN APPENDIX: LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND PIN LIST 4 5 6 7 9 12 13 15 17 20 22 26 Chapter Page 17 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 4EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY A range of businesses with a diverse flavor make up the Howard Street corridor. Theo Ubique hosts a variety of shows and brings in many visitors outside the corridor. A Special Service Area (SSA) is a designated district in which property owners choose to provide financial support for additional services. SSAs are permitted to be designated by municipalities under 35 ILCS 200/Article 27 which details a process to establish a SSA. Howard Street businesses have discussed the need for a SSA for several years in order to: • Provide a consistent set of services through a dedicated funding source. • Hire professional staffing to ensure high quality services are made available • Launch marketing and special events to bring more customers to Howard Street The City of Evanston may establish an SSA in accordance with state legislation through holding a public hearing and having the City Council pass an ordinance establishing an SSA for a period of ten years. Once the SSA is created, a board will be elected by local property owners to oversee the SSA under contract to the City of Evanston. The board will recommend, and the Evanston City Council will approve, a local property tax levy that is applied to properties annually within the SSA. The funds collected must be spent within the district. The tax rate may not exceed a maximum rate that is established in the ordinance. There are four SSAs in Evanston: Main-Dempster Mile, East and West Central Street, and Downtown Evanston. In each SSA, resources are dedicated to provide services ranging from public art and marketing to maintenance, public safety and beautification. What is a special service area (SSA)? “Special Service Area” means a contiguous area within a municipality or county in which special governmental services are provided in addition to those services provided generally throughout the municipality or county, the cost of the special services to be paid from revenues collected from taxes levied or imposed upon property within that area. (35 ILCS 200/27-5) 1 Page 18 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 5EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY The SSA boundary includes properties on the north side of Howard Street, generally between Paulina Street (Howard Street CTA Station) and Asbury Avenue. Howard Street Evanston SSA will be unique in that it will be located directly across from SSA #19 Howard Street in Chicago (shown in yellow on the map below). Having an SSA on both sides of Howard Street will allow for services to be consistent on each side of the corridor. SSA #19 is managed by Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA). Current SSA #19 services include social media marketing, a website, print materials, security cameras, landscaping, sidewalk snow removal, and supplemental trash collection. Engagement with local businesses found that marketing Howard Street as one destination will attract more customers to the area and overcome any barriers. Consistent messaging, communications, signage and banners will create “One Howard,” as discussed in the engagement section of this study, supported by Evanston Thrives Retail Study. The SSA is primarily focused on economic development and concentrates its efforts on commercial properties. The proposed SSA district includes a mix of single and multi - story properties, ranging from 2 - 3 units above ground level. Retail, office, restaurant, and institutional (such as daycare) services are located within the boundary. The proposed boundary also includes the parcel heading north along the Union Pacific Railroad to Oakton Street to allow for a placemaking opportunity near the pedestrian underpass at Mulford Street. What ARE THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES?2 PROPOSED BOUNDARY MAP Visit evanstonhowardssa.org for a larger map view. Page 19 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 6EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 3 Howard Street businesses have come together under the Howard Street Business Association (HSBA) to market the area. Though volunteer efforts by businesses are valiant and demonstrate their commitment to improving Howard Street, these efforts alone are not enough to counter challenges. These include but not limited to shifts in retail, market trends, shopper behavior, and competing with other areas. Property owners and stakeholders therefore have come together to create a reliable, stable tool with resources to keep Howard Street vibrant. Property owners are dedicated to investing in Howard Street. The corridor is walkable and has excellent transportation including: CTA, Divvy, and PACE bus services. However, because Howard Street does not have access to major roads such as Lake Shore Drive or highways (e.g. I-94), the corridor competes with neighboring commercial districts in Evanston, adjacent suburbs and the north side of Chicago. This feasibility study examines whether an SSA can provide professional management and services to improve the district through marketing and maintenance. WHY CONSIDER An SSA? An SSA can assist businesses in designing attractive storefronts to draw in customers. An SSA is an economic development tool that serves as an extension of city services. Howard Street can benefit from an SSA to spotlight the eclectic mix of businesses that draw people in, such as bakeries, retail, restaurants, and the overall character. Howard Street serves as the spine of the neighborhood. More attention can be directed to a specific location to promote businesses, host events, and bring greater vitality to an area. The Howard Street Corridor is like an international bazaar offering different samples of culture. Page 20 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 7EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY ISSUE ASSESSMENT • Vacancies are persistent. Stakeholders have expressed concerns with the vitality of Howard Street because of empty shops and its overall appearance in the community. Increased vacancies hurts local merchants by limiting foot traffic and property values by owners unable to fill the space with tenants. Boarded windows, for lease signage, and unmaintained facade exteriors discourage customers. • Business networking and marketing efforts are limited. Without a governing body to effectively facilitate networking, improvements and communication for the corridor, local businesses do their best to support one another with resources from the City of Evanston. • Landscaping features and right-of-way maintenance is limited. Keeping the sidewalk clear of litter, debris, and snow, when present, are priorities to lessen the negative appearance of Howard Street. The City of Evanston is dedicating funding for beautification and litter removal, but there is no funding source for sidewalk snow removal and other improvements. The Howard Street Business Association (HSBA) has worked to promote the Howard Street corridor for many years through volunteer efforts led by local businesses. HSBA believes Howard Street could be enhanced and progressively improve if everyone rallies together to work towards a common goal. Resources are limited, storefront vacancies hinder growth, and navigating through post pandemic aftermath is challenging. What ARE THE KEY ISSUES? Vacant storefronts take away from the vibrancy of Howard Street and limit foot traffic. The SSA can help implement branding recommendations from the Evanston Thrives Plan including updating banners along Howard Street. An SSA can help fund and maintain streetscape elements, such as benches, bike racks, landscape planters, etc. 4 Page 21 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 8 3 | WHAT IS THE PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED? EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY • Public Safety. As businesses do what they can to facilitate safety by keeping the space clean, installing cameras, and trying to fill vacancies, more resources, such as funding, could increase the perception of public safety. Rebate programs for security cameras and reimbursement grants for property damage have been discussed as potential priorities. • Seasonal Events + Decorations. Stakeholders agree special events and activities are needed to help spruce up the corridor, bring in more people, attract new businesses, and discourage malicious activities. While the City of Evanston provides holiday lighting, additional holidays could be celebrated that reflect the diverse cultures in the corridor. This study assesses the need for an SSA, what an SSA could provide to strengthen the area, the impact of other SSAs in Evanston, a budget scenario and governance recommen- dations. Businesses along Howard Street provide an eclectic, distinct vibe with some adding creativity to the building facade that catches the attention of visitors, such as design, color, or signage. The primary purpose of an SSA: Channel additional funds and creative energy back into the area to help support the local business community and add benefits to the corridor for residents, visitors, and shop owners to enjoy. Page 22 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 9EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY Evanston Thrives5 The Evanston Thrives Retail Action Plan is a market analysis and guidance document for commercial areas in the City of Evanston adopted in May, 2023. Evanston Retail Districts About the Project The Evanston Thrives Retail Action Plan is a market analysis and guidance document for commercial areas to improve the business composition and quality of retail, restaurants, and entertainment options in Evanston’s eight business districts, including Howard Street. In addition, the document aims to build business support, events and programming, tenant attraction, placemaking, and marketing. The Plan was adopted in May, 2023. Residents, business owners, district representatives, elected officials, and other stakeholders all took part in lending their voices to guide the plan, goals, and objectives. Workshops, surveys, and interviews were part of the engagement process to determine challenges, priority areas, and placemaking interventions. Evanston’s Economic Development Division (ED) identified eight business districts to not only attract more investment and business development but also coordinate improvements to streets, sidewalks, and public spaces. The Evanston Thrives Retail Action Plan will play a critical role in reinforcing the Howard Street corridor. The City has allocated $1.5 million to begin implementation of the plan. In addition, Downtown Evanston, Central Street, and Main-Dempster Mile, designated as SSAs, have a dedicated funding source to expand implementation efforts. The map displays the targeted business districts, including Howard Street. Page 23 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 10EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 10 4 | EVANSTON THRIVES Project Themes Themes also emerged as goals were identified in the plan and focus on Evanston as a whole, with specific focus on the downtown area of each retail district. These are Business Support, Events & Programming, Tenanting & Attraction, Marketing, and Placemaking. Placemaking plans were developed for each retail district, ensuring they are tailored according to the unique conditions of each area. As Evanston prepares to implement initiatives from the plan, it will begin to address some issues that Howard Street is currently experiencing. The goals established in the plan overlap with those identified in the proposed SSA. They are: • Reimagine our neighborhood business districts, balancing market realities with bold and creative design. • Protect and Reinforce our city’s most precious assets at the neighborhood level. • Celebrate the unique identity of each district - past, present, and future stories - through branding and placemaking. • Identify the ideal use of ground floor space for each district and citywide. • Build a toolkit to ensure more equitable investment and support for local businesses. • Inform the City’s business recruitment and retention efforts in these areas. Marketing + Communication Key recommendations for the Howard Street Retail District include: • Begin acting as one district across jurisdictions. • Merge the Evanston Howard Street Facebook page with the Chicago Howard Street Facebook page. Coordinate content for social media between the districts. • Coordinate with RPBA to update the HowardStreetChicago.org website to incorporate language about Evanston businesses. Incorporate the Evanston light blue as well. • Update Enjoy Evanston web page to link to Howard website. • Invest in photography of businesses along the Evanston side of Howard to complement the existing photography that exists of Chicago businesses. • Replace existing banners on the Evanston side with light blue Enjoy Evanston banners and Howard Street logo. • Install Enjoy Evanston magnet board at a high-traffic business. Post flyers for upcoming events on Howard as well as other districts. Once a month remove outdated content and update. • Replace existing receptacles with Enjoy Evanston receptacles (13 bins). Page 24 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 11EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 11 4 | EVANSTON THRIVES Placemaking + Public Space • Update existing gateway signs to reflect the new identity and colors of Howard Street. • Invest in public art that spreads messages of positivity and highlights the multi-cultural aesthetic of the corridor. • Improve crossing quality and safety infrastructure for pedestrians at Howard and Chicago intersection. • Enhance pedestrian pathway from CTA station to Ridge. Ensure there are wayfinding beacons, signage, and other activations visible from each block along the streetscape. Include bumpouts and landscaping improvements at various locations. • Streetscape cleanup and repair including more attractive rat abatement interventions in landscape planters and tree pits along the street. • Enhance the look of on-street parklets/jersey barriers and encourage additional retail activations in the streetscape. Pilot use of an alternative to jersey barriers for parklet applications in partnership with IDOT. • Continue the collaboration with RPBA to implement coordinated seasonal streetscape decoration on both sides of Howard Street. Market + Development • Howard could conceivably attract additional retailers specializing in urban streetwear and drawn to its existing cotenancy in that space. Meanwhile, its more vibrant stretches offer the most fertile ground for city-assisted entrepreneurs and other national chain- lets (e.g. Snipes, Slim & Husky’s, Thrive Juices, etc.) targeting the Black community. • Meanwhile, properties or assemblages capable of accommodating on-site parking might be capable of enticing chains and franchises valuing proximity to the corridor’s larger anchor stores. Page 25 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 12EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY One Howard street6 The One Howard Street Corridor Recovery Plan is a collaborative effort between the City of Evanston, City of Chicago, and RPBA to revitalize the Howard Street corridor between Sheridan Road and Western Avenue/Asbury Avenue. This effort is community led and aims to promote a unified approach to economic development in the area. About the Project The engagement process for One Howard Street was launched in the Spring of 2023 to gather insights, discover commonalities, and identify goals and objectives. Local businesses, residents, non-profit organizations and other stakeholders will identify challenges, priority areas, and placemaking interventions. Collaboration on One Howard Street will: • Directly engage community members and stakeholders to understand the community’s priorities for the corridor One Howard is a collaborative & coordinated effort between the Chicago, Evanston, and RPBA. • Identify opportunities for the City of Evanston and RPBA to collaborate on community safety, public services, business attraction and support, and other corridor-related issues. • Culminate in a community-supported plan that includes clear and actionable steps towards equitable economic recovery on Howard Street. Page 26 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 13EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY ENGAGEMENT Outreach Process One Howard Pop-Up The One Howard Pop-Up on April 22, Earth Day, was an opportunity to gather insights from the Howard Street community and inform them about the Howard Street Corridor Plan. This was also a great time to communicate information about the Evanston Howard SSA and to answer any questions from the public. The event took place in Chicago at Willye B. White Park. Evanston Howard Street SSA - Websitewww.evanstonhowardssa.org A website was created to inform local businesses and the public about the potential for a Howard Street SSA in Evanston. This was a way to have readily available information about the process, visuals, post progress, and have contact information in case any follow-ups were needed. HSBA Local Merchants Meeting February 15, 2023 | Good To GO Jamaican Cuisine The first meeting of the feasibility study process was at the monthly HSBA meeting. The meeting solicited input into why businesses wanted to explore the creation of the SSA on the Evanston side of Howard Street. Ideas that came up from businesses included the need for more marketing, beautification, and signage/wayfinding. Advisory Committee #1 April 19, 2023 via Zoom The first advisory committee meeting introduced what an SSA is, how the establishment process works, the costs and benefits, example budgets and levies from comparable SSAs, and talked about what priorities and concerns needed to be addressed. This led to having a solid start to what types of services the committee wanted based on the information introduced. Needs Assessment Survey Responses from a needs assessment survey that was posted on the website and at meetings throughout the process, showed that safety, business networking, and landscaping were a few services that were deemed ‘very important or important.’ Additionally, they provided feedback that spoke to creating spaces that would attract more visitors to the area. Others noted to examine other SSA commercial corridors and tailor those examples to Howard Street. 7 Summary of engagement activities: Outreach for the Evanston Howard SSA feasibility study consisted of preliminary meetings with HSBA to identify the need for an SSA and determine the boundary. A series of advisory committee and public meetings took place along with a needs assessment survey. A website was also created to post public meeting notes, future meeting dates, general information about the SSA. First-class mailings to property owners in the proposed district were sent to notify them an SSA is in process of being established and would affect their property tax bill. A planned public hearing and City Council meeting will be a part of the engagement process. Evanston Howard SSA Website Page 27 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 14 6 | ENGAGEMENT EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY Advisory Committee Meeting #2 May 4, 2023 via Zoom At the second advisory committee meeting, local businesses discussed the services they would like to expand through the SSA including staff + support, marketing + communication, beautification + public spaces, programming + events, and economic development + safety. The committee also discussed possible levy rates and the need to keep the rate affordable to local businesses. Public Meeting #1 June 7, 2023 via Zoom 5:30pm The first public meeting reviewed what an SSA can do for Howard Street in Evanston, the establishment process, and the potential it has for realizing the goals communicated by local businesses. In addition, the meeting reviewed examples of what it would cost businesses, providing different scenarios and property types and discussing services that can be provided by the City of Evanston as well as those services that would be enhanced through the establishment of the SSA. Public Meeting #2 June 21, 2023 In-Person | Palmhouse | 10am The second public meeting focused on possible services for the SSA. In addition, attendees participated in an interactive exercise where the goal was to work with a budget of $90,000 and to allocate funds, “Howard Bucks,” to priority services they thought was most important. The service categories were those discussed in the second advisory committee meeting; staff + support, marketing + communication, beautification + public spaces, programming + events, and economic development + safety. “As business owners, it’s hard to get momentum and push the bigger ideas and goals. This is where the SSA comes in with a reliable, dedicated funding source.” - India Mussell - McKay Owner of Peckish Pig & Palmhouse Postcards were mailed to property owners in the SSA, providing brief information on the feasibility study + public meeting dates. Page 28 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 15EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY What ARE THE services to be provided? The SSA can hire a marketing firm and work together to focus on promoting business services, bringing in new revenue to Howard Street, highlight exclusives, and be more current with the needs of the area and outside parties. Property owners will have less pressure in listing commercial storefronts with the help of a designated marketing team. In time, they will be able to showcase annual highlights that occur throughout the year and draw in more foot traffic to the corridor. Programming + Events The promotion of local activities and special events in Howard Street arose as one of the top priorities. Seasonal festivals and special events are a great way to magnify unique businesses along the corridor. They can help with marketing to attract prospective entrepreneurship, invite visitors, and residents don’t need to travel far to attend events. Comments from meetings and surveys communicated the need for an entity that helps coordinate these initiatives but also have them match the scale of the corridor. They should be done repeatedly to build a reputation like other neighborhood festivals and activities. An SSA will help with coordination, planning logistics, and bring more awareness to the area. Howard Street Evanston SSA Top Priorities The following top priorities are from the engagement process and SSA Advisory Committee guidance: Beautification + Public Spaces The business community has expressed that Howard Street is in major need of beautification features that would make the corridor more pedestrian friendly, animated and welcoming. Business owners and the City of Evanston do what they can to make the space around their property more inviting such as installing planters, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the corridor. With a dedicated funding source, an SSA will provide additional funding for beautification such as more planters, artistic practices (e.g. murals), general landscaping throughout, upkeep with the right-of-way and exterior building facades, and creating spaces for people to gather for events. Marketing + Communication Howard Street marketing + public relations management (PR), social media platforms are top priorities for services the Advisory Committee seeks to improve upon establishing an SSA. Current marketing and communication is done by individual businesses. Any programs or resources that existing and prospective retailers may be eligible for may also not be properly communicated. 8 “We need advertising and PR services to be coordinated by one entity.’’ “Reputation is critical in bringing foot traffic.’’ “Show the cohesion between Chicago and Evanston – One Howard is a strength.” Comments from the engagement process. Page 29 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 16 8 | WHAT ARE THE SERVICE PRIORITIES? EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY Economic Development + Safety HSBA has worked together to foster economic development and fill vacancies along the corridor. There is a need for consistent messaging and working with SSA #19 across the street in a unified way to support economic development. There is also interest in working with SSA #19 on safety measures such as security cameras. In terms of safety, RPBA owns and maintains a rooftop surveillance camera network. Though quite different from one another, the services noted in this section are all interrelated and reinforce one another to make Howard Street more attractive. Business owners are willing to invest in the corridor to not only improve their financial status but also the experience of patrons and the reputation of Howard Street. Staffing + Support Staff personnel and ongoing assistance is vital to build up the reputation of Howard Street. SSA management is the foundation to keeping up with the day-to-day tasks. RPBA is the service provider and provides staff for Howard Street SSA #19 across the street in Chicago. RPBA could potentially provide staff support for Howard Street Evanston SSA as well in order to provide consistent services and have more leverage power in negotiating contracts and sharing costs. An Advisory Committee, composed of local business from Howard Street, was established to assist with shaping the feasibility study. This includes an agreement on a tax rate, a budget, and identifying priorities or services to be implemented. The aspirations and ideas from the Advisory Committee show their commitment to make impactful improvements and readiness to move forward with establishing an SSA. Based on this input, the top priorities for the SSA are as follows: Page 30 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 17EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY Budget Table 1: EXPENSES Total Additional Resources from Howard Ridge TIF & Evanston Thrives Professional Staff Staff $24,000 Taxes $6,000 Subtotal $30,000 Marketing + Promotion Website $6,000 Promote Website Social Media $7,500 Subtotal $13,500 Events + Programming Seasonal Events $16,000 Holiday Lighting Subtotal $16,000 Beautification, Landscaping + Maintenance Landscaping $5,926 Install & Maintain Planters Sidewalk Snow Clearance $16,000 Sidewalk Litter Collection Subtotal $21,926 Arts + Culture Placemaking $4,000 Installation of Placemaking, Banners, & Wayfinding Subtotal $4,000 Public Safety Camera Reimbursement $4,500 Subtotal $4,500 SSA TOTAL EXPENSES $89,926 9 The total projected annual budget for Evanston Howard SSA is $89,916. Additional services will be provided by the City of Evanston through the Howard Ridge TIF and via dedicated ARPA funding tied to the Evanston Thrives plan. YEAR 1 EXPENSES Page 31 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 18EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 9 | BUDGET YEAR 1 REVENUE Special Service Areas (SSAs) are funded through a levy on properties within a geographic area per 35 ILCS 200/Art. 27. The levy is calculated based on the property tax assessment within the area at a rate no higher than the maximum rate set through ordinance by the City of Evanston when the SSA was created. The total budget revenue for the year 2024 (which corresponds to property tax year 2023) is $89,926 based on a maximum tax rate of 0.85%. Once Howard Ridge TIF District #5 expires, total revenues will increase to $210,153. As shown in the table below, the highest portion of properties are in Class 5A: Commercial. Class 3: Multi- family primarily have commercial uses on the ground floor. The different class types shown in the chart below correspond to those only found in the proposed SSA district. TABLE 2: 2021 Estimated Assessments 2023 EAV Captured in TIF Increment $14,144,355 EAV Not Captured in TIF $10,579,542 Total EAV $24,723,897 SSA Total Revenue $89,926 2024 Revenue (Before TIF Expires): “Rebate programs help with retaining businesses and can help make the repair process faster. We need to reduce vacancies and occupy more diverse shops to bring in more people” - Comment at Howard Street Evanston Public Meeting % of SSA Levy by Land Use 50%48% 1% Commercial Multi-family Residential Page 32 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 19EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 9 | BUDGET TABLE 2: 2021 Estimated Assessments* 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Professional Staffing $30,900 $31,827 $32,782 $33,765 $81,275 Marketing + Promotion $13,905 $14,322 $14,752 $15,194 $36,574 Events + Programming $16,480 $16,974 $17,484 $18,008 $43,347 Beautification, Landscaping + Maintenance $22,584 $23,261 $23,959 $24,678 $59,401 Arts + Culture $4,120 $4,244 $4,371 $4,502 $10,837 Public Safety $4,635 $4,774 $4,917 $5,065 $12,191 SSA Expenses $92,624 $95,402 $98,265 $101,213 $243,625 Revenue 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 EAV Captured in TIF (increment) $14,568,686 $15,005,746 $15,455,919 $15,919,596 $0 EAV Not Captured in TIF $10,896,928 $11,223,836 $11,560,551 $11,907,368 $28,661,773 Total EAV $25,465,614 $26,229,582 $27,016,470 $27,826,964 $28,661,773 SSA Revenue $92,624 $95,403 $98,265 $101,213 $243,625 The table below shows the 5-year projection for services, based on an estimated 3% inflation and annual tax rate of 0.85%. The budget of the first four years (2024-2027) would be supplemented by expenditures of the Howard Ridge TIF District. Revenues from the expiring Howard Ridge TIF district will become available to the SSA in 2028. The 5-Year estimated revenue and expenses are based on 3% inflation increase. Estimates are based on an annual tax rate (SSA levy) of 0.85%, which does not exceed the proposed 0.85% maxi- mum tax rate. *Assessment estimates are based on 2021 Equalized. Page 33 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 20EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 9 | BUDGET In Year 1, the SSA budget focuses on SSA startup activities, sta�ng, and strategic actions to begin providing services, programs and events in alignment with top priorities identi�ed during the feasibily study. These include marketing/PR, security cameras, �lling vacant spaces, and investigating sidewalk snow removal. SSA Budget Priorities Services funded by other means During Year 1, SSA services will be supplemented by services funded and coordinated by the City of Evanston, through the Howard Ridge TIF and Evanston Thrives. These include website promotion, planters, holiday lighting. 1 In Year 3, the SSA will need to coordinate with the City of Evanston to transition management of TIF-funded services and accurately forecast additional expenses for the 2027 budget. It is likely that the SSA will NOT see any increase in the levy until 2028. During Year 3, City coordinated supplemental services will continue but end after 2026. The SSA will prepare to fund and manage these or like services in 2027 and beyond. 3 In Year 4, the SSA will be responsible for landscaping and sidewalk maintenance. The SSA will need to coordinate with the City of Evanston to forecast increases to the available levy for the 2028 budget due to the expiration of the TIF. During Year 4, supplemental services funded through the Howard Ridge TIF will need to be funded by the SSA. In Year 5, without the TIF in place, the SSA can increase revenue. The SSA will be the primary source of funding for services, events, programs and marketing along Howard St. During Year 5, the SSA may look to expand services, events or programming due to an increase in funding. At this stage, the SSA may choose to focus increased resources on sign�cant maintenance or improvements. 4 In Year 2, the SSA budget will continue to focus on event planning, marketing/PR, and streetscape, including banners, signage and way�nding. During Year 2, City coordinated supplemental services will continue. The SSA will need to coordinate on implementation of Evanston Thrives and One Howard recommendations, including banners and placemaking e�orts. 2 2024 2026 2027 2025 52028 Page 34 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 21EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY Work Plan YEAR ONE FEB MARJAN Property owners elect a Board of Directors Board of Directors elect o�cers Board of Directors reviews draft By-laws Board determines SSA management structure: whether it serves as Service Provider or retains a Service Provider organization Interview and hire Manager; Board of Directors begins to meet monthly Pass By-Laws Coordinate with One Howard and Evanston Thrives implementation Board �les for non-pro�t incorporation Develop marketing and communications plan Develop calendar of events for Year 1 Design Website Begin social media posts Begin planning for Summer and Fall events Plan Fall events, holiday decorations, etc. Discuss Year 2 budget Determine feasibility of sidewalk snow clearance Explore sidewalk snow removal – seek bids from contractors Develop preliminary budget for Year 2 operations Execute marketing and communications plan such as expand- ing social media e�orts Plan camera rebate program Coordinate with City of Evanston on Spring plantings (e.g. planters or landscap- ing in public way Plan Summer events Inventory vacant and available spaces Begin Fall events Pass Year 2 budget as recommendation to Evanston City Council Begin marketing vacant spaces Plan holiday communi- cations and special events Continue social media marketing leading to holiday season Host Halloween event Coordinate with City of Evanston and RPBA to replace banners, signage and way�nding Host Holiday Open House Coordinate with City of Evanston to install holiday lighting and decorations Holiday lighting and related event(s) Market Evanston gift card APR JULY JUNEAUG MAY OCT NOVSEPT DEC 10 Page 35 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 22EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 1 | ORGANIZATION BOUNDARIES The SSA boundary includes properties on the north side of Howard Street, generally between Paulina Street (Howard Street Station) and Asbury Avenue. The SSA also includes parcels that extends north to Oakton Street via the Union Pacific Railroad. NON-PROFIT CORPORATION The organization intends to incorporate as a 501 (c) (3) non- profit corporation, or a 501 (c) (6) tax-exempt organizations, to provide services to the district. SERVICE PROVIDER AGENCY The Organization shall either seek designation as the Service Provider Agency for the Evanston Howard Street Special Service Area by the City of Evanston, Illinois as defined in (35 ILCS 200/Art. 27 Special Service Area Tax Law); or retain an existing nonprofit organization to be the Service Provider Agency. SPECIAL SERVICE AREA COMMISSION The Board of Directors will be organized with the intent to meet all requirements of 35 ILCS 200/Art. 27 in order to serve as the Special Service Area Commission for the Evanston Howard Street SSA as designated by the City of Evanston, Illinois. MEMBERS The Organization will have as its Members certain property owners and business representatives representing properties and businesses within the Evanston Howard Street SSA. The Organization’s Members will be represented by A) one single property owner representing each and all tax PINs owned by each property owner located within the District, B) one owner, officer, authorized agent, or designee (each, a “Representative”) of each and all businesses owned, managed, or otherwise represented by such Representative which are located in the District and in which the business is the primary purpose of the property (e.g. a PIN, street address, leased or owned real estate). Home-based businesses established in residential homes, condominiums or apartments shall not constitute Business members or one owner or resident of each residential property. Governance plan VISION: A vibrant, eclectic and international neighborhood business district. MISSION: Howard Street Business Association (HSBA) promotes the visibility and growth of new and existing businesses along Howard Street in Evanston. Establishing an SSA has the potential to expand services needed by local businesses –from cleanliness and beautification to marketing and events. VALUES: • To promote the common interests of Howard Street businesses, residents and organizations. • To foster a sense of neighborly well-being along Howard Street. • To respect the contributions of all businesses, residents and organizations on Howard Street. • To reach out to and foster relationships with the broader neighborhood and environs. • To build relationships and pursue joint activities when appropriate with other business districts and Special Service Areas. 11 Page 36 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 23EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 11 | GOVERNANCE PLAN 2 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS NUMBER The number of voting Directors of the Organization will not be fewer than five (5) or greater than seven (7). One (1) member may be a resident residing within the boundaries of theDistrict. In addition to voting Directors, the Board will include one (1) non-voting, ex-officio Director liaison designee from the City of Evanston. ELECTION Members shall elect the first Board of Directors of the Corporation at a general meeting. Each Member shall have one vote. Subsequently, Directors will be elected by the Board at the Annual Meeting. TERM Directors will hold office for two-year terms, starting with the date of the Annual Meeting at which they are elected and continuing until their successors have been elected and qualified, or until their death, disqualification, resignation or removal. Each Director may serve as a Director for up to two consecutive terms at a time. At the conclusion of a Director’s second full two-year term, said Director will not be eligible to serve on the Board for at least 11 months. QUALIFICATIONS Directors must be Members of the Corporation, except that one (1) Director may be a non-Member resident who lives within the District. All Board Members will work to promote the Vision, Mission and Values of the organization. RESIGNATION Any Director may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors, the President, Vice President, the Secretary or the Executive Director of the Organization. REMOVAL One or more Directors may be removed, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all voting Directors in office, present and voting at a meeting at which two-thirds (2/3) of all voting Directors are present. NOTICE OF VOTE REGARDING REMOVAL A vote to remove a Director shall not take place unless written notice of the proposed removal is delivered to all Directors no less than twenty (20) days prior to such vote. Such notice must include the purpose of the meeting (i.e. the removal of Directors) and must list the Director(s) whose removal is subject to such vote. VACANCIES Any vacancy in the Board of Directors may be filled by the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting, any regular meeting, or a special meeting of the Board called for that purpose. TERM OF OFFICE FOR DIRECTORS APPOINTED TO FILL A VACANCY Each Director elected to fill a vacancy will hold office for the duration of the unexpired term of their predecessor in office. ANNUAL MEETING An Annual Meeting of the Board will be held at the place and time determined by the Board, be advertised on the Organization’s Web Site, posted at the City of Evanston Civic Center for at least seven days prior to the Annual Meeting. REGULAR MEETINGS The Board will hold such regular meetings at such times and places designated by the Board. NOTICE OF MEETINGS The Board may determine, by establishing policies governing meeting notice or otherwise, to require specific notice of regular or special meetings. Page 37 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 24EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 11 | GOVERNANCE PLAN QUORUM AND VOTING To establish a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board, a majority of serving Directors must be present. Voting: If a quorum is present, the act of the majority of Directors that are present is equivalent to the act of the entire Board, unless the act includes the approval of a contract, budget or staffing in which case a majority of all serving Directors shall be required to approve the Act. Proxies: No Director may vote by proxy on any matter put to vote by the Board. ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS The Board may establish policies to allow participation in and act at any meeting of the Board through the use of a telephone or other communications equipment. COMPENSATION Directors shall not receive any compensation for their services as Directors. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Board of Directors shall adopt a Conflict of Interest policy. OFFICERS President shall chair all meetings of the Board and will serve as a liaison between the Board and with the SSA Manager. The President will execute any contracts, deeds, mortgages, bonds or other documents or instruments on behalf of the Organization. The President will report to the Board on all matters within her or his knowledge which the interests of the Organization may require to be brought to their notice. Vice President: In the absence or incapacity of the President, the Vice President will have all the powers and perform all the duties of the President. The Secretary will act as secretary to the Board. The Secretary will give, or cause to be given, all notices in accordance with the provisions of the Organization or as required by law, unless the Board assigns such responsibility to the SSA Manager or another Officer or agent of the Organization. The Secretary will be responsible for the keeping and reporting of adequate records of all meetings of the Board, unless the Board assigns such responsibility to the Executive Director or to another Officer or agent of the Organization. The Treasurer will keep full and correct account of receipts and disbursements in the books belonging to the Organization and will deposit all monies and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Organization in such depositories designated by the Board. SSA MANAGER The Board has the power to, and may, employ, and in accordance with applicable law, terminate the employment of an SSA Manager or not-for-profit organization that employs a SSA Manager. The SSA Manager will manage day-to-day operations of the Organization including managing staff, expenditures and contracts. The Executive Director is a non-voting member of staff. The SSA Manager may only sign contracts with prior Board of Directors authority. OPEN MEETINGS ACT If, in the case the Organization is selected as the SSA Service Provider for all Board of Directors Meetings (Annual, Regular and Special) are subject to the State of Illinois Open Meetings Act. Page 38 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 25EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 11 | GOVERNANCE PLAN 3 | ANNUAL BUDGET AND SSA TAX RATE BUDGET The Board of Directors shall vote on a budget on an annual basis. Any planned expenditures of Special Service Area (SSA) funds shall be submitted to the City of Evanston for approval based on timelines and procedures established by the City of Evanston. Staff and adminsistration expenses may not exceed 30% of the annual budget. SSA TAX LEVY & RATE The Board of Directors shall vote on a recommended SSA tax levy for the Evanston Howard SSA, if applicable, on an annual basis. The recommended rate shall be submitted to the City of Evanston for City Council approval based on timelines and procedures established by the City of Evanston and may not exceed a levy that would require a tax rate higer than the maximum tax rate established in the SSA ordinance. 4 | ANNUAL REPORT SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORT The Organization shall submit an Annual Report by 1 March of each year to the City of Evanston and make it public electronically and for viewing at the City of Evanston Civic Center and Evanston Public Library. Page 39 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 26EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 12 APPENDIX: legal description and pin list LEGAL DESCRIPTION – SSA HOWARD (EVANSTON, IL) ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25 IN TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 30 IN TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, BEING ALSO THE CEN- TERLINE INTERSECTION BETWEEN HOWARD STREET AND ASBURY AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, BEING ALSO SAID CENTER LINE OF HOWARD STREET, 599 FEET TO THE SOUTH EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1 IN THE PLAT OF CONSOLICATION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16 TO 32, INCLUSIVE, IN ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH- LINE OF THE NORTH 45 ACRES THEREOF, AND EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 6.358 ACRES OF THE EAST 16.358 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 32.500 ACRES OF THE SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, ACCORDING TO THE SAID PLAT OF CONSOLICATION RECORDED MARCH 15, 1984 AS DOCUMENT 27006274, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID SOUTH EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1 AND THE WEST LINE, AND THE NORTH EXTENSION THEREOF, 159 FEET TO SOUTH LINE OF LOT 45 IN SAID ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF SAID HOWARD STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF SAID HOWARD STREET, 425 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 57 IN SAID ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION, BEING A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF ASBURY AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF ASBURY AVENUE, 191 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 58 IN ARTHUR DUNAS’ HOWARD AVENUE SUBDIVISION, AFORESAID, BEING ALSO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF DOBSON STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF DOBSON STREET, 133.87 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF AS- BURY AVENUE, AFORESAID; THENCE EAST ACROSS SAID ASBURY AVENUE, 80 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID ASBURY AVENUE, SAID POINT BEING A POINT OF INTERSECTION BETWEEN THE CENTERLINE OF DOBSON STREET PRODUCED AND A LINE 40 FEET EAST OFF AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 11 IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION OF UNSUBDIVIDED LANDS IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID CENTER LINE PRODUCED, 140 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 11 AND LOT 10 IN SAID COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION, 196.69 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 10, 62.20 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN THELIN AND THELIN’S RESUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 10 AND 11 IN SAID COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, 9.56 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 10, 11 AND 13 IN SAID COUNTY CLERK’S DIVISION; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2, 90 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, BEING ALSO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 22 IN S. ROGERS TOUHY’S BIRCHWOOD HIGHLANDS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 4 TO 38 IN BOULAND’S RIDGE BOULEVARD ADDITION TO EVANSTON IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 22 TO 43, INCLUSIVE, IN S. ROGERS TOUHY’S BIRCHWOOD HIGHLANDS, AFORESAID, ACROSS BARTON AVENUE, 922.98 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 43; THENCE SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF RIDGE AVENUE, 25.55 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 39 IN BAULANDS RIDGE BOULEVARD ADDITION TO SOUTH EVANSTON IN SAID SECTION 30, BEING ALSO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF HOWARD STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY, ACROSS RIDGE AVENUE AND ELMWOOD AVENUE, 1137.1 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF CUSTER AVENUE; THENCE EAST ACROSS CUSTER AVENUE, 75.9 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 25 IN BLOCK 1 IN NILES HOWARD TERMINAL ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 6.25 CHAINS (412.5 FEET) OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, SAID SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 25 BEING A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY NORTH OF HOWARD STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE FIRST ALLEY AND THE EAST EXTENSION THEREOF, ACROSS CALLAN AVENUE AND CLYDE AVENUE, 834 FEET TO SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 3 IN SAID NILES HOWARD TERMINAL ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, 28.5 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNOR OF SAID LOT 8, BEING ALSO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE ALLEY RUNNING PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAIL- Page 40 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 27EVANSTON HOWARD STREET SSA | FEASIBILITY STUDY 12 | LEGAL DESCRIPTION & PIN LIST ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE ALLEY, AND THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTEN- SION THEREOF, 487.2 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF BRUMMEL STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID BRUMMEL STREET, 16 FEET TO SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, 256 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF CASE PLACE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF CASE PLACE, 16 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 8 IN HOWARD TERMINAL ADDITION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTHWEST ALONG SAID SOUTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 8, SAID EAST LINE OF LOT 8 AND THE NORTHWEST EXTENSION THEREOF, 178 FEET TO A LINE 150 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF MULFORD AVENUE; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID LINE 150 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF MULFORD AVENUE, 16 FEET TO SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, 1559.1 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 100.6 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWEST- ERN RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; 2291.1 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 6.25 CHAINS (412.5 FEET) OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 6.25 CHAINS, 64.09 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF CHICAGO AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF CHICAGO AVENUE, 260.7 FEET TO A LINE 134 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID LINE 134 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, ACROSS SAID CHICAGO AVENUE, 689 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF CHICAGO NORTH SHORE & MILWAUKEE RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF CHICAGO NORTH SHORE & MILWAUKEE RAILROAD, 180 FEET TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, BEING ALSO THE CENTER LINE OF HOWARD STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30; 1877 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, BEING ALSO THE CENTERLINE INTERSECTION BETWEEN HOWARD STREET AND CUSTER AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 30, 2640 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 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Page 43 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 Order & Agenda Items are subject to change. Information about the Special Service Areas of Evanston is available at www.cityofevanston.org/government/boards-commissions. Questions can be directed to Paul Zalmezak 847-448-8013 The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (Voice) or 847-448-8064 (TYY). PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING Public Hearing Howard Street SSA #10 Designation Monday, November 13, 2023 5:30 PM Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Avenue, City Council Chambers AGENDA I. Open Public Hearing II. Summary of Public Notices and Conformance to Illinois Statute III. Presentation of Proposed Special Service Area #10 Boundaries and Tax Levy IV. Introduction of Written Comments V. Public Comments and Discussion VI. Close of Public Hearing Page 44 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31 Evanston Howard Street SSA 10 Applica�on to the City of Evanston Name and Legal Status of the Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Special Services To Be Provided: Marke�ng, events and beau�fica�on for the Howard Street corridor in the City of Evanston. Boundaries of the Proposed Special Service Area: Special Service Area Number 10 will be located on the north side of the Howard Street commercial corridor, and generally bound by the east edge of CTA rail line (near Paulina Street) to the east, and Asbury Avenue on the west. Es�mated Amount of Funding: The proposed annual tax levy for the Special Service Area is in an amount not to exceed the annual rate of 0.85% (percent) of the equalized assessed value of the property within the proposed Special Service Area. Total funding in year one is projected to be approximately $89,900. Stated Need and Local Support for The Proposed Service Area: The Howard Street Business Associa�on has requested the need for a Special Service Area to support local businesses, reduce vacancies, market the district and beau�fy the area as described in the Howard Street Evanston Special Service Area Feasibility Study. Signed by: Property Owner Deborah Evans Page 45 of 45 Doc ID: 3194be2e018f71971e1a929a7ab8af66dfcece31