2026 BID Annual Report and 2027 Plan Head to City Council
2026 BID Annual Report and 2027 Plan Head to City Council
Thank you to the Downtown businesses that shared feedback in October. The Downtown San Rafael BID’s 2026 Annual Report and Budget Review and proposed 2027 Work Plan and Budget are moving forward for City review.
The report looks back at how BID assessments, event revenue, and grants supported business promotion, events, public art, and beautification in 2026. Highlights include the first Downtown Pizza Month, five new utility box murals, and signature events like May Madness and Dancing Under the Lights. In 2027, the BID plans to expand year-round business promotion, grow Pizza Month, paint another utility box, and continue Downtown cleanups and beautification.
Upcoming City review dates
- Monday, November 16 | City Council. The resolution declaring the City’s intent to levy BID assessments is on the consent calendar. The item is scheduled for consent action only.
- Tuesday, November 17 at 10 a.m. | Economic Development Subcommittee, City Hall. BID Director Sarah Tipple will present the annual report, budget materials, and Advisory Board nominations. BID Board members are welcome to attend.
- Monday, December 7 at 6 p.m. | City Council, City Hall. City staff will present the BID materials. The Council will consider two separate resolutions, one to levy BID assessments and one to appoint the BID Advisory Board.