The Metropolitan

Improvement District (MID) is

a service district that provides

streetscape cleaning, human

services outreach, hospitality

and public safety services, as

well as marketing to increase

retail traffic, advocacy for

transportation solutions, and

research and market analysis

for businesses interested in

locating Downtown.

Founded by the Downtown

Seattle Association in

1999, the MID is financed

through an assessment on

Downtown property owners

across 225-square blocks in

Downtown, and expanding to

285 square blocks beginning

July 1.

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PAIDSEATTLE WA

PERMIT NO. 648WHAT IS THE MID?

MID Services Coming to Belltown July 1

Read inside story for more information!

Questions? Call MID Customer Service Specialist Dalana Collier at (206) 441-3905 or email us at:

MID@DowntownSeattle.org

The MID Annual Report and Newslettersare published for the Metropolitan Improvement District ratepayers.

MID Operations423 Stewart St.Seattle, WA 98101

Revenue

Beginning Fund Uncommitted Balance $366,684

MID Ratepayer Assessments $5,684,688

Voluntary Assessments $132,975

Contracted Services $38,105

Sponsorships $51,150

Grants/Misc. Income $74,101

Total $6,347,703

2012/13 MID Assessment UpdateExpenses (Projected)

Clean/Safe $3,462,853

Destination Marketing $966,142

Business Development/Research $584,724

MID Administration $339,334

Management Fee $653,740

Total $6,006,793

Ending Balance $340,910

Daniel JohnsonWashington State Convention Center

Megan KarchFareStart

Matt KingYWCA

Lyn KrizanichClise Properties, Inc.

Sherry LawsonGeneral Growth Properties

Joe McWilliamsPort of Seattle David MoseleyWSDOT

Jenne NeptuneAlexis Hotel

Jill RindeCBRE

Broderick SmithUrban Visions

Ryan SmithMartin Smith Inc.

Janice BlairDowntown Resident

Dana BollingerVance Corporation

Tina DavisCBRE

Erik LausundSeattle Children’s Research Institute

Aiden PoilePlymouth Housing Group

Joe PolitoTouchstone Corporation

Peter SillDowntown Resident

John SpeirsKG Investment

Betsy SutherlandBentall Kennedy

Chris WoodClario Medical CLEAN & SAFE COMMITTEE

Cary ClarkArgosy Cruises & Tillicum Village

Janice BlairDowntown Resident COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COMMITTEE

Cary ClarkCo-ChairArgosy Cruises & Tillicum Village

Natalie PriceCo-ChairFrause

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING ADVISORS

Denny TriangleCathy LalleySeastar Restaurant and Raw Bar Seattle

Tay McCutchanPan Pacific Hotel Seattle

Pioneer SquareBebet CaguinTether

Jen KellyDowntown Resident

WaterfrontTim KuniholmSeattle Aquarium

Jim WerthIvar’s & Kidd Valley Restaurants

West EdgeCalandra ChildersSeattle Art Museum

Troy ThrallInn at the Market

MID STAFF

Peggy DreisingerVice PresidentMID Operations

Randy HurlowVice PresidentCommunications and Marketing

Jon ScholesVice PresidentAdvocacy and Economic Development

Brenda EvansController

Denise CarusoMarketing Manager

Paul DoboszResearch and MarketAnalysis Manager

James SidoPublic Relations Manager

Chris OrtizHR/Administrative Manager

Steven WallsCleaning and Maintenance Services Manager

Dave WillardHospitality and Safety Services Manager

Dalana CollierCustomer Service Specialist

Ryan GockelResearch and Economic Development Specialist

Elliott KrivenkoResearch Specialist

Emily BailorAdministrative Assistant

Jessica MadrazoAccounting Assistant

COMMUTE SEATTLE

Jamie CheneyExecutive Director

Jessica SzelagProgram Manager

Allison BinderCTR Specialist

Mike RimoinTransportation Consultant

Zach ShanerMarketing/Outreach Coordinator

Brendan LemkinORCA Passport Sales

2012/13ANNUALREPORT

Who cleaned the sidewalks, removed graffi ti, assisted those in need, welcomed us, helped us feel safe and hosted some amazing events?

The MID did! Coming to Belltown & parts of Pioneer Square July 1!

Photo: Christopher Nelson

Photo: Christopher Nelson

Dear MID Ratepayers,

As you read over this year’s Metropolitan Improvement District Annual Report you will notice that we are not only looking back and reflecting on the previous 12 months, but we’re also looking ahead to an exciting future with expanded boundaries and increased services.

It’s an exciting time for the MID, and for residents and property owners in Belltown and additional blocks in Pioneer Square. With those two new service areas, the MID will make 285 square blocks in Downtown cleaner and safer. As more people continue to make Downtown their destination to live, work, shop or play, Seattle City Council’s approval of the MID renewal allows for MID services to evolve and adapt to a changing Downtown.

The MID Ratepayer Advisory Board members again gave their time, expertise and leadership while the MID staff, leadership and Downtown Ambassadors provided a tireless and focused effort in making Downtown a more vibrant

urban core. The results prove it time and again, the MID is made up of talented and dedicated people and we thank them for their work in 2012-13.

In this report, you will find compelling information and statistics from the past year about each of the MID programs, programs that would not be possible without the support of you, the ratepayer. Because of you, the MID continues to make Downtown Seattle inviting, clean and safe – a vibrant urban core and an anchor for our great city.

Thank you,

Kathy O’Kelley, ChairMID Ratepayer Advisory Board

MID RATEPAYER ADVISORY BOARD OFFICERS

Kathy O’KelleyBoard ChairHines

Cary ClarkVice ChairArgosy Cruises & Tillicum Village

Steven Van TilFinance ChairVulcan Inc.

MID RATEPAYER ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Steven BaralMelbourne Tower

William CohenWashington Athletic Club

Tim HoltWashington Holdings

MEET YOUR DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORS

CLEAN TEAM

In 2012/13, three Downtown Ambassadors from the Clean Team were recognized for their outstanding service. Congratulations to:

James Claver

Harold Danley

Keith Sterling

HOSPITALITY/SAFETY TEAM

In 2012/13, three Downtown Ambassadors from the Hospitality/Safety Team were recognized for their outstanding service. Congratulations to:

Roy Anderson

Bill Baily

Tim Burbage

Upcoming Events

MID RatepayerAdvisory Board Meeting

July 30, 2013

8 – 9 am

Plaza 600 Conference Room,

Second Floor

600 Stewart Street

Info: (206) 623-0340

MID Ratepayers are

welcome to attend.

Out to LunchSummer Concerts

Wednesdays and Fridays

July 10 – September 20

Noon – 1:30 pm

Various locations

FREE

Info: DowntownSeattle.com

• Holiday Carousel Presented by KING5 Benefitting Treehouse in partnership with the Downtown Seattle Assocation, attracted more than 60,000 riders to the heart of Downtown

• Partntered with the Downtown Seattle Association, Seattle Center and Visit Seattle to produce Holidays in Seattle - a marketing campaign to encourage people to come Downtown to experience the wide variety of attractions, events and promotions that have become holiday traditions

GOAL Position Downtown Seattle as the Region’s Preferred Urban Experience

DESTINATION MARKETING RESULTS

• Surveyed 5,200 street-level businesses and service operations

• Conducted nearly 100 one-on-one retention interviews with Downtown employers

• Collected and maintained more than one million Downtown data points, many of which are included in the 2012 State of Downtown Economic Report

• Completed two seasonal waves of pedestrian traffic counts at locations throughout Downtown

GOAL Provide Tools for Effective Business and Economic Development in Downtown Seattle

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKET RESEARCH RESULTS

• Delivered 46 transportation consultations to Downtown property owners and employers interested in creating commute alternative-friendly buildings and workplaces, and hosted 40 transportation seminars for their tenants

• Sold 1,660 ORCA Passport Transit passes to 65 Downtown employers by demonstrating business and employee-benefit value

• Assisted the 118 largest Downtown employers to more comply with commute trip reduction requirements

• Engaged more than 400 bike commuters - including Mayor Mike McGinn - at the 3rd Annual Bikes & Bagels event.

• Hosted 33 commuter fairs for Downtown property owners

GOAL Reduce Drive-Alone Commutes into DowntownCOMMUTE SEATTLE RESULTS

MEET YOUR DOWNTOWN AMBASSADORS

“We love being the place where the rest of Seattle comes to play, but we can’t clean up after all of Seattle on our own.”

Those were the words of Belltown Community Council President Elizabeth Campbell in front of the Seattle City Council on Tuesday, April 16. Two weeks later, the City Council voted to renew the Metropolitan Improvement District (MID) in Downtown Seattle for another 10 years.

The MID’s service area (see maps) will now expand from 225 to 285 square blocks with the addition of the Belltown neighborhood and several added blocks in Pioneer Square on July 1, 2013.

Jim Miller, president of the Belltown Business Association, believes the neighborhood is excited to be part of the MID. “We require added services in order to address our crime, human service and cleaning needs beyond what the City could offer. Now, as part of the MID, we’ll get the help we need.”

Be on the lookout for MID Ambassadors in Belltown and Pioneer Square beginning July 1st, they’re easy to spot in their brightly colored vests. Of course, you could also notice how much cleaner the neighborhood is, that’s another clear indication that you’re now in the MID.

NEWS MID Services Coming to Belltown, Additional Blocks of Pioneer Square on July 1

MID Service Area Before Renewal

NEWS More Ambassadors, More Services, More MID

Well before the Seattle City Council renewed the MID for another 10 years, the MID Ratepayer Advisory Board and a special MID Renewal Committee were shaping the future of MID services with a 10-year business plan to meet the needs of a changing Downtown. Downtown Seattle Association President & CEO Kate Joncas said property owners and elected officials supported renewing the MID because they see it helping to keep Downtown inviting, clean and safe.

“While the City of Seattle provides basic services,” she said, “it does not have the resources to provide the level needed in Downtown neighborhoods to

keep them attractive and competitive.”

Joncas said MID services are critical to keeping Downtown clean and safe. “There are more people living and working Downtown,” she said. “Our sidewalks are busier than ever, and the human service needs continue to grow.”

In addition to the expanded boundaries, enhancements effective July 1, 2013 include:

• Additional MID Ambassadors for sidewalk and curb cleaning.

• Additional off-duty SPD teams to focus on drug activity/other illegal behavior.

• New retail recruitment program to help fill street-level storefront vacancies.

• More outreach services to homeless people and others in need.

MID Service Area After Renewal

GOAL Improve Safety Throughout MID NeighborhoodsHOSPITALITY/SAFETY RESULTS

GOAL Provide High-Level of Cleanliness Throughout the MIDNEIGHBORHOOD CLEANING RESULTS

• Employed off-duty Seattle police officers for 2,100 hours of special emphasis patrols

• Provided security escorts to 320 individuals

• Provided directions to more than 170,000 visitors

• Assisted 5,402 people in need connect to housing, medical assistance and other services

• Co-funded, with Union Gospel Mission, a Community Mental Health Director who connected 80 mentally ill people with services

• Collected more than 13,000 35-gallon bags of trash

• Removed nearly 15,000 35-gallon bags of leaves

• Cleaned 464 alleys

• Power washed 97 sidewalks

• Removed 18,512 graffiti tags and stickers from public structures

• Cleaned up 9,313 instances of animal/human waste

• Facilitated more than 2,300 community service hours in partnership with Community Court and Seattle Municipal Court

• Produced 22 free summer lunchtime concerts - plus 3 evening shows - at 10 different Downtown venues

• Attracted more than 5,000 concert goers to neighborhoods across Downtown

• Produced a Summer in Seattle marketing campaign to an increase in Downtown during the important summer tourist season