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<br />Summary of Activities and Improvements <br /> <br />All programs and activities for the year 2008 can be classified in the following broad <br />categories: <br /> <br />Events and Promotions <br />o Holiday celebrations <br />o Merchant promotions <br />o Social celebrations <br />o Seasonal events <br />o Arts and music <br /> <br />Publicity, Advertising, Marketing, and Outreach <br />o Newsletters <br />o Website <br />o Visitor guides/maps <br />o General advertising <br /> <br />Physical Amenities <br />o Street and skyline banners <br />o Holiday decorations <br />o Kiosks and signage <br /> <br />Economic Development <br />o Business assistance <br /> <br />Capital Improvements <br /> <br />2008 Budaet Plan <br /> <br />In addition to the annual business improvement programs and activities, the BID has <br />supported a multiyear commitment to making essential capital improvements in <br />Downtown. <br /> <br />The 2006 Capital Improvement Fund will carry forward $352,500 which is dedicated to <br />Phase II of the Downtown streetscape Project and special projects. The Phase II <br />Streetscape Project commenced in January 2008. The City/Agency has dedicated <br />slightly under $2.4 million toward the completion of the project. <br /> <br />Working together, Downtown staff and stakeholders developed the 2008 Budget. <br /> <br />20A-5 <br />