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Rockridge Business Improvement District Assessment Increase for 2026-2027

Original title: Subject: Rockridge BID Annual Report And Intention To Levy Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Assessment From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Approving The Annual Report Of The Rockridge Business Improvement District Advisory Board; (2) Declaring The Intention To Levy And Collect An Annual Assessment For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 For The Rockridge Business Improvement District, Including A Three (3) Percent Increase In The Annual Assessment; And (3) Scheduling A Public Hearing For December 2, 2025

November 4, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Businesses located within the Rockridge Business Improvement District will see a 3% increase in their annual fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with a public hearing scheduled for December 2, 2025.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Rockridge business owners

These business owners are subject to the 3% increase in the annual assessment fee for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Rockridge Business Improvement District Advisory Board

The board's annual report was approved, and they are responsible for the district's operations funded by the assessments.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 4, 2025.

What's next

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Why It Matters

Businesses located within the Rockridge Business Improvement District will see a 3% increase in their annual fees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with a public hearing scheduled for December 2, 2025.

Key Facts

The City Council approved the annual report of the Rockridge Business Improvement District Advisory Board.
The city declared its intention to levy and collect annual assessments for the Rockridge BID for fiscal year 2026-2027.
The annual assessment for the district will increase by 3%.
A public hearing regarding the assessment is scheduled for December 2, 2025.
The resolution was introduced on September 29, 2025.
The action was taken during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Business Improvement District (BID)?

A BID is a defined area where businesses pay an additional to fund improvements, maintenance, or marketing services within that district.

How much will my assessment increase?

The resolution authorizes a 3% increase in the annual for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Can I provide feedback on this increase?

Yes, a public hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2025, where the matter will be discussed.

Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved the annual report for the Rockridge and initiated the process to collect s for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This action includes a 3% increase in the annual assessment fees for businesses within the district.

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Annual Assessment Escalation

The resolution explicitly mandates a 3% increase in the annual assessment for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rockridge Business Improvement District

Connected Entities

organizationOakland City Council“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →

organizationRockridge Business Improvement District“The business district subject to the assessment levy.”Map →

organizationEconomic And Workforce Development Department“The department that submitted the recommendation.”Map →

Sources

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