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THE • c..... R II• .a �•'' ►�•� �;. AT RAMSEY PURPOSE Proposed Scope of Services SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT DRAFT for discussion purposes only The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), as owner and master developer of the majority of developable land within The COR, has initiated the organization and preparation of an ordinance establishing a Special Services District (SSD) in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 428A. Once adapted by The City of Ramsey, the SSD will manage and fund the maintenance and operations of the project deemed to be above that ordinarily provided by the city. The below scope and proposed initial annual budget contemplates the initial establishment of the district, and also reflects the current condition of the project as predominantly undeveloped. As The COR continues to develop, it is anticipated that these services will be modified to reflect the needs of the area and the intended level of service necessary to maintain the common areas in a manner consistent with other first-class facilities of a similar scale. It is anticipated that the costs for theses services will be assessed to the eligible properties under MN 428A on a "Net Tax Capacity" basis with an estimated budget established annually. Services may be performed by the City, or by third party venders at the direction of the city. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES The districts geographic boundaries are depicted on the attached exhibit, but can generally be described as the commercial properties located south of Ramsey Parkway, between Armstrong and Ramsey Boulevards, and including the proposed west 50 retail . The special service district Ordinance the City adopts will only impose charges on property, or portions of properties within this boundary, that are classified under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 273 and used for commercial, industrial or public utility purposes or is vacant land zoned or designated on the City's land use plan for commercial or industrial use. SCOPE It is anticipated that the initial services provided can be categorized into three areas of operations - Property Management, Maintenance and signage. Each are summarized below with proposed scopes for both operation costs and in come cases capital improvements.