This is another BID that was established on a low ballot turnout of 36%, and never really had the support of the true majority of businesses. It really did split and tear the business community apart, very divisive, and was eventually terminated.

 

 
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This document is a good read as takes you through the history of the BID to termination options.

 

A major problem of the BID was it’s geographical coverage, as advised by the BID Consultants. The area is denoted by the black line.