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PRESENTATION CONCERNING AN UPDATE ON THE DOWNTOWN BARRIE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA)
Craig Stevens, Executive Director of the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area (BIA) provided a presentation concerning the Downtown Barrie BIA.
Mr. Stevens discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• An overview of the history and boundary of the BIA;
• The BIA and the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association;
• The role of the BIA;
• The BIA’s legislation and relationship to the municipality;
• Accountability, transparency, and responsibilities of the BIA;
• The City’s Plans and Strategic priorities between 2010 to 2026;
• Memberships and Community partnerships to create a solid foundation;
• The Strategic Pillars of the BIA:
o Event Facilitator
o Area Marketer;
o Public Realm Investor; and
o Policy and Partner Influencer.
• Governance as a Corporation and a local board of Council;
• The BIA’s Organizational Chart;
• The 2023 to 2026 Board of Directors and BIA staff;
• The current budget and strategic action map.
Mr. Stevens discussed an article entitled “Why Investing in Public Space Matters for Cites and Real Estate Developers”.
Members of Council asked a number of questions of Mr. Stevens and City staff and received responses.