CITY OF TALLAHASSEE
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED ON: June 10, 2009
SUBJECT/TITLE: Reappointment of Citizens to serve on the Downtown Improvement Authority
TARGET ISSUE: N/A
STATEMENT OF ISSUE

The terms of Downtown Improvement Authority members Mr. William Moor, Mr. Andrew Reiss and Mr. Thornton Williams expire June 2009. All members are qualified and wish to serve another term. It is recommended that these members be reappointed to a three-year term.

The primary purpose of the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority is to preserve property values and prevent deterioration in the downtown area by a system of self-help. It exists by provisions contained in Florida Statutes, Chapter 189, and Florida Laws, Chapter 2003-356, House Bill 981. To qualify for appointment to the board and to remain qualified for service on it, a prospective member or a member already appointed shall be an owner of realty within the downtown area, subject to ad valorem taxation, a lessee thereof required by lease to pay taxes thereon, or a director, officer, or managing agent of an owner or of a lessee thereof so required to pay taxes thereon, but no two shall be affiliates of the same corporation, partnership, or other business entity, nor shall any member be serving as a city officer or employee.

The Mayor shall appoint the members to the board, with the concurrence of the City Commission, and by majority vote of its entire membership the City Commission may remove a member of the board for cause. A member of both the City and County Commissions, appointed by the Mayor and Chair respectively, shall serve as ex officio members of the board. A representative of the City-County Planning Department, designated by the executive head of the Planning Department, shall also serve as an ex officio member of the board.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

REAPPOINT:
William Moor, Capital City Bank
Andrew Reiss, Epicurean Partners, Ltd.
Thornton Williams, Williams Wilson & Sexton, P.A.

TERMS WILL EXPIRE: June 2012

John Marks, III, Mayor

ATTACHMENTS/REFERENCES

1. Membership Roster
2. Nomination Request from DIA Chair