CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT II

Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 12, ch. 12-44

in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-1 Created.

Sec. 12-44-1. - Created. There is established and created the Memphis Central Business Improvement District II, pursuant to the Central Business Improvement District Act of 1990, T.C.A. title 7, chapter 84, part 5 (as amended from time to time, hereinafter in this chapter called the "1990 Act"). (Code 1985, § 7-86; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-2 District boundaries.

Sec. 12-44-2. - District boundaries. The central business improvement district created by this chapter shall be comprised of that area located in the city within the following boundaries: That area bounded generally by the Tennessee state line on the west of the Interstate 55 bridge on the south, thence east along the Interstate 55 bridge, thence south along the shore line of the Mississippi River to a line extended from the ICC Railroad tracks to the Mississippi River, thence following the railroad tracks to Interstate 55, thence north along the center of Interstate 55 to Crump Avenue, thence following Crump Avenue to Danny Thomas, thence along Danny Thomas to Linden Avenue, thence east along Linden Avenue to Watkins Street, thence north generally along Watkins Street to Poplar Avenue, thence generally west along Poplar Avenue to Danny Thomas, thence north along Danny Thomas to the Wolf River, thence along the Wolf River to the point where it turns south, thence along the centerline of the Wolf River Riverfront Channel and following such line to the Tennessee state line. (Code 1985, § 7-87; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-3 Special assessment.

Sec. 12-44-3. - Special assessment. All parcels of real property in the central business improvement district created by this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of the special assessment provided in this chapter; provided, however, that no assessments shall be levied against any government-owned property, including, but not limited to, property owned by the city or County of Shelby or by a public building authority created by either or both thereof, and provided further that the first $25,000.00 of appraised value of each parcel of real property shall be exempt from such assessment. (Code 1985, § 7-88; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-4 Authorized improvements, services and projects.

Sec. 12-44-4. - Authorized improvements, services and projects. The improvements, services and projects authorized to be provided within the central business improvement district created by this chapter, and other uses of special assessment revenues within the district, include: A. Provide services for the improvement and operation of the district, including, but not limited to: 1. Promotion and marketing; 2. Advertising; 3. Health and sanitation; 4. Public safety; 5. Security; 6. Elimination of problems related to traffic and parking; 7. Recreation; 8. Cultural enhancements; 9. Consulting with respect to planning, management and development activities; 10. Maintenance of the improvements; 11. Activities in support of business or residential recruitment, retention or management development; 12. Aesthetic improvements, including the decoration, restoration or renovation of any public place or of building facades and exteriors in public view which confer a public benefit; 13. Furnishing of music in any public place; 14. Professional management, planning and promotion of the district; and 15. Design assistance; B. Acquisition, construction, maintenance or operation of parking facilities; C. Acquisition, construction, maintenance or operation of public improvements; D. Acquisition of real property or an interest therein in connection with a public improvement; E. To construct and install improvements across or along any public street, alley, highway, stream of water or watercourse; and F. Construction and operation of child care facilities. (Code 1985, § 7-89; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-5 Initial special assessment rates.

Sec. 12-44-5. - Initial special assessment rates. The initial rates of special assessment on all nonexempt property by property classifications (including without limitation any leasehold interest therein) are as follows: Classification | Assessment Single-family | $0.0/$100.00 of assessed value Governmental | $0.0/$100.00 of assessed value All other | $0.65/$100.00 of assessed value The first $25,000.00 of appraised value of each tax parcel shall be exempt from such special assessment. (Code 1985, § 7-90; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-6 District management corporation.

Sec. 12-44-6. - District management corporation. Pursuant to T.C.A. § 7-84-519, Memphis Center City Commission is appointed to act as the district management corporation and advisory board for Memphis Central Business Improvement District II, for the purpose of making recommendations for the use of special assessment revenues and for the purpose of administering activities within and for the district, the making of improvements within and for the district, and the provision of services and projects within and for the district. As so appointed, Memphis Center City Commission shall be known and referred to in this chapter as the "district management corporation." (Code 1985, § 7-91; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-7 Delegation of authority to district management corporation.

Sec. 12-44-7. - Delegation of authority to district management corporation. The following powers are delegated to the district management corporation, pursuant to T.C.A. § 7-84-520: A. To enter into contracts and agreements; B. To hire employees or retain agents engineers, architects, planners, consultants, attorneys and accountants; C. To acquire, construct, install and operate public improvements and parking facilities contemplated by this chapter and all property, rights, or interests incidental or appurtenant thereto and to dispose of real and personal property and any interest therein, including leases and easements in connection therewith; D. To coordinate, manage, control and supervise: 1. All the business and affairs of the central business improvement district created by this chapter; 2. The acquisition, construction, installation and operation of public improvements and parking facilities within the district; 3. The operation of district services therein; and 4. The services provided by the city within the district, including without limitation, health, safety, sanitation, and construction code enforcement; E. To adopt, promulgate, establish, enforce and amend from time to time written rules and regulations governing the design of building facades and exteriors in public view, signs and all other improvements, public or private, located within such parts of district II as shall be determined by the commission from time to time, including without limitation, different rules and regulations for different parts or neighborhoods within district II, a violation of such rules and regulations is declared to be a misdemeanor subject to punishment as provided in section 1-24-1; F. To establish a design review board or other similar body to make recommendations to the commission regarding regulations to be promulgated with respect to the design of public building facades and exteriors in public view, signs and other public improvements located within district II and to review applications for and issue permits for such building facades and exteriors in public view, signs and other improvements; G. To adopt, promulgate, establish, enforce and amend from time to time written rules and regulations governing operation of any or all Main Street Mall activities, including without limitation, regulation of noise, bicycles or other vehicles, privately used bicycles, floodlights, lights, music, machines, encroachments, concessions, leases, permits, fees, amusement devices, mechanical devices, sidewalk activity, and vehicular traffic and to assess uniform common mall fees; a violation of such rules and regulations is declared to be a misdemeanor subject to punishment as provided in section 1-24-1; and H. To exercise all rights and powers necessary or incidental to or implied from the specific powers granted in this chapter. Such specific powers shall not be considered as a limitation upon any power necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter. (Code 1985, § 7-92; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-8 Annual budget.

Sec. 12-44-8. - Annual budget. On or before June 1 of each year, or such other time as may be set by the council, the district management corporation shall submit an annual budget for review and approval by the council of the city, provided however that the annual budget for the first fiscal year of operation of Memphis Central Business Improvement District II shall be submitted on or before March 1 of such year. This budget shall include a statement of the improvements to be made, the services to be provided and the projects and activities to be conducted during the ensuing fiscal year, the proposed program budget and a statement of the assessment rates for financing the proposed budget. (Code 1985, § 7-93; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-9 Determination and apportionment of special assessments.

Sec. 12-44-9. - Determination and apportionment of special assessments. A. The council of the city shall determine annually, on or before July 1 of each year, the total costs and expenses of improvements, services and projects authorized pursuant to this chapter which are to be paid from special assessments against all parcels of real property within the Memphis Central Business Improvement District II, as authorized by T.C.A. § 7-84-521, and annually apportion such costs and expenses upon the various properties located within such district in accordance with the benefits conferred upon the various properties. Such assessments and the apportionment thereof shall be determined in accordance with the 1990 Act, including T.C.A. §§ 7-84-521 through 7-84-528. B. Changes may be made in the rates or additional rates of the special assessment, in accordance with the provisions of T.C.A. § 7-84-522. C. After all assessments have been determined, an assessment roll shall be prepared by the council of the city, which shall show the location of the property, the owner of the property as shown in the records of the assessor, and the amount of the assessment. D. Special assessments imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be in addition to assessments otherwise provided for, including without limitation, assessments pursuant to chapters 12-32 through 12-40. (Code 1985, § 7-94; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-44-10 Time and manner of payment of assessments.

Sec. 12-44-10. - Time and manner of payment of assessments. All special assessments levied pursuant to this chapter against property within the Memphis Central Business Improvement District II shall be made as of and become effective on January 10 in the calendar year following the imposition of such assessment (including the initial assessment and each annual assessment thereafter) and shall be payable on or before April 10 of such year; provided, however, that the assessment levied pursuant to this chapter against property within the Memphis Central Business Improvement District II for calendar year 1997 shall be made as of and become effective on the day after the adoption of this chapter by the council of the city, prorated for any partial year, and shall be payable on or before June 10, 1997. (Code 1985, § 7-95; Ord. No. 4468, § 2, 1-7-1997)

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