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CC – CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) to Extend the Term through December 31, 2027.
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Meeting Date: November 16, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Luis Gonzalez/Economic and Cultural Development Department
Phone Number: 310-253-5767
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [x]
Attachments: Yes [x] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas – City Council (11/12/2026); Downtown Culver City BID Members and Businesses (11/12/2026)
Department Approval: Adam Troy, Assistant City Manager (11/10/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) to extend the term through December 31, 2027.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On September 28, 2026, the City Council approved the 2027 DCCBID Annual Work Plan and Budget (Attachment 1) and adopted a Resolution of Intent to conduct a public hearing to consider continuation of the DCCBID program and to allow public testimony regarding the levy of assessments for calendar year 2027.
On October 13, 2026, the Culver City Council conducted a public hearing to consider continuation of the DCCBID program, allow public testimony and introduced an Ordinance for adoption.
On October 26, 2026, the City Council adopted the ordinance for the levy of assessments and continuation of the DCCBID for calendar year 2027.
The proposed 2027 DCCBID Annual Work Program includes:
Marketing and promotional activities;
Decoration and beautification; and,
Supplemental maintenance of the BID area in accordance with the Law.
The DCCBID assessments are collected by the City and disbursed to the Downtown Business Association (DBA) which manages their respective Work Programs in accordance with the existing MOU (management agreem...
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