Property-Based Improvement District (PBID)

Established in 2007

Managed by the San Jose Downtown Association

The Property-Based Improvement District (PBID) is a special benefit assessment district that provides enhanced maintenance, public safety, beautification and economic development programs above and beyond those provided by the City of San Jose.  Key programs include Groundwerx cleaning and ambassador programs, tree-trimming and care, homeless assistance, business development and street life projects such as wall murals, crosswalk decor and decorative lighting.

In general, PBID services improve the overall viability of business districts, resulting in higher property values, sales and tax revenues.

Meetings

The PBID 11-member board represents about 700 property owners in the downtown area and almost 1,800 property sites. It meets every other month.

Board of Directors

Executive Committee Members

Chris Freise

Chair
Chris Freise
REDCO Development

Blage Zelalich

Vice President
Blage Zelalich
City of San Jose

Ted McMahon
Treasurer
Ted McMahon

Bayview Development
Coming Soon

Secretary
Dan Phan
Original GravityPaper Plane and MINIBOSS

Board Members

Benjamin Egge
Benjamin Egge
Essex Property Trust
Coming Soon
John Ristow
City of San Jose
Wolfram Schneider
Wolfram Schneider
Resident Representative
Coming Soon
John Southwell
Marriott San Jose
Julie Garcia
Julie Garcia
Jay Paul
Coming Soon
Josh Burroughs
Urban Catalyst

PBID Financials

In 2007 downtown property owners agreed to pay up to 7.5 cents per square foot to make downtown San Jose sparkle and created the Property-Based Improvement District.

See annual reviews and balance sheets below:

Past PBID meeting minutes

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