Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District (“District”) beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; approving a change of the boundaries of the District to include 6700 Rowland Avenue to the service area; approving a change of boundaries of the District to remove from the service area 4014 through 4034 Robbins Street as well as 3501 through 3539 Ryan Avenue; continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and reauthorizing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special

Summary

This ordinance (Bill No. 250534), sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll and approved on December 17, 2025, officially continues the Mayfair Business Improvement District (BID) for another 10 years, extending its term from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2035. It reauthorizes the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. as the neighborhood improvement district management association and approves its plan and budget.

Key Provisions:

• Boundary Changes: The service area is expanded to include 6700 Rowland Avenue but removes 4014-4034 Robbins Street and 3501-3539 Ryan Avenue.
• Funding: The BID will assess commercial property owners a special fee, with a total billed amount of $359,871 in 2026, increasing by 3% annually thereafter. A minimum assessment of $365 per property applies. Property owners receive a 1% discount for full payment by January 15, 2026, but face a 1.5% monthly interest and a $200 lien penalty for non-payment.
• Services: The BID will provide enhanced services across four categories:
  • Programs & Services: Marketing, promotion, special events, business attraction.
  • Maintenance & Operations: Regular sidewalk cleaning, power-washing, improved trash collection, graffiti removal.
  • Public Safety: Installation of security cameras, collaboration with Philadelphia Police.
  • Capital Improvements: Banners, landscaping, lighting, public art projects.

The City of Philadelphia is committed to maintaining existing municipal service levels within the District and will assist with filing liens for unpaid assessments.

Citizen Impact

Commercial property owners within the Mayfair BID will continue to pay a special annual assessment fee (starting at $359,871 total in 2026, increasing by 3% annually) to fund enhanced services. These services aim to improve the cleanliness, safety, and economic vitality of the Frankford Avenue corridor and surrounding commercial areas, potentially benefiting local businesses and property values.

Confidence

high