COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Community & Economic Development Committee met to consider appointments to various Business Improvement Districts and authorize funding for neighborhood development initiatives. The committee addressed six appointment positions across three districts, approved $75,000 in funding for the Walker's Point Innovation District, and considered resolutions related to youth programs and business district planning.

Key Decisions

  • Walker's Point Innovation District Funding Approved
  • Business Improvement District #21 - Reappointment of Steve Bartelt Approved
  • Business Improvement District #27 - Multiple Appointments and Reappointments Approved
  • Business Improvement District #32 - Appointment of Cristian Flores Approved
  • Year 2027 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 27 Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 1. Reappointment of Steve Bartelt to the Business Improvement District #21 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  2. 2. Appointment of Kira Byas-Bolton to the Business Improvement District #27 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  3. 3. Appointment of Edgar Sabino to the Business Improvement District #27 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  4. 4. Reappointment of Carlton Butts to the Business Improvement District #27 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  5. 5. Reappointment of Paul Rubitsky to the Business Improvement District #27 by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  6. 6. Appointment of Cristian Flores to the Business Improvement District #32 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  7. 7. Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to expend up to $75,000 to support the Walker’s Point Innovation District.
    Resolution
  8. 8. Substitute resolution relating to a Youth Council anti-nicotine scholarship contest.
    Resolution
  9. 9. Substitute resolution approving Year 2027 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 27 (West Burleigh Street).
    Resolution
  10. 10. Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds for the Fifth District Thanksgiving Giveaway.
    Resolution
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