REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL April 28, 2021 FROM: LUPE PEREZ, Director Economic Development Department BY: DANIEL ZACK, Assistant Director Economic Development Department SUBJECT ..Title Workshop - Downtown Fresno Partnership Annual 2020 Report ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council receive this 2020 Annual Report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a presentation of the Downtown Fresno Partnership Annual 2020 Report to City Council. BACKGROUND The Downtown Fresno Partnership was established in 2011, and renewed in 2016 for a term of seven (7) years. It is a Property-based Business Improvement District (PBID) that was organized for the improvement of approximately 350 acres in the core of the Downtown area. Property owners within the boundaries of the DFP pay an annual assessment in exchange for services over and above those provided by the City, including security, janitorial services, the organization of public events and festivals and marketing and promotion of Downtown businesses. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This item is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference was not implemented because this item does not include an award of a service or construction contract. FISCAL IMPACT There is no net City cost associated with this presentation to Council. Attachment: 2020 Annual Report