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Commissioner Wise suggested that certain properties will get much more benefit than others (e.g. with snow removal — you will have to have some areas for snow) to which Commissioner Ramsey agreed. Mr. Lazan stated that it would never be 100 percent equitable. He pointed out the areas to be included — up to Armstrong and when Armstrong moves, we will pick up those other properties. He noted that in the end, it averages out. One concept we did not include are sub - districts. Maybe we can weight them by benefit. This is above and beyond parking use and maintenance agreements (PUMA). Commissioner McGlone asked about the cost of PUMA to which Mr. Lazan replied the City will take care of it and will assess the cost. Commissioner McGlone inquired why the City would want to do the PUMA. Mr. Lazan responded that whoever takes care of the Special Services District manages PUMA as well. Director of Public Works Olson stated that we would have to contract that out eventually because we cannot get to the third and fourth level of the ramp. That contract will be paid for by the PUMA. Mr. Lazan referred back to the proposed scope of services. He categorized the initial services provided into three areas of operations — Property Management, Maintenance, and Signage. He noted that Property Management would include someone who would take care of property inspection and oversight of services, all assessments and accounting, security, and space programming This person could be internal or external. With regard to maintenance, this would include all of the things that are not normally done for maintenance (e.g. potted plants, benches, trash receptacles, sidewalk sweeping, lawn care, ground maintenance, etc.) Upkeep o f vacant properties would be included in this as well. Commissioner Ramsey stated with regard to property management — events — he can see some of that but wondered how you manage that with all the other property owners. Mr. Lazan stated that the properties all benefit from this. HRA is the predominant property owner requesting this ordinance so whatever the HRA does not want in this scope, that needs to be said. Commissioner Ramsey stated he would not feel comfortable putting something like this in there to have all other property owners bearing that cost. Director of Public Works. Olson stated that could come to the City Council or the HRA at the time the budget is set. Commissioner Ramsey stated that as far as events, he did not agree with that necessarily. Mr. Lazan gave the background of why that was included. Right now, the City pays for all the special events, advertising, etc. This will be a way the City will get some of this back — charging it to the District. Every property owner benefits because of increased activity and awareness of the area. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / January 18, 2011 Page 3 of 8