§ 5.04.010. Boundary.*

The area located within the boundaries set forth herein is declared to be a commercial district and may be referred to as the "Central Salisbury Revitalization District," described as found in Exhibit A, Section 5.04.150.

(Prior code § 7-1)

* Editor's note: The preamble to ordinance 1418 also stated the following:

 "WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Council of the City of Salisbury that a Commercial District Management Authority for the Central Salisbury Revitalization District is in the best interest of the businesses in that district and of the citizens of Salisbury, stating the following:

 "1. The Central Salisbury Revitalization District in the City of Salisbury serves an important function in city life. It provides a marketplace for employees of businesses, professionals, residents of the city and plays an important role in the identity of the city.

 "2. The success of the Central Salisbury Revitalization District provides benefits to all businesses, including professionals in the district, through direct benefits of a shopping area, as well as the indirect benefits of business development for the district and the city.

 "3. In order for the Central Salisbury Revitalization District to compete more efficiently for business with suburban shopping centers, funds and a management system arc necessary to provide marketing and promotional activities for the entire district.

 "4. The businesses in the city have indicated a strong need for management in the district and fundraising mechanics. The management program created by this ordinance is intended to provide necessary funding through a Business District license fee, which allows for promotional effort not economically feasible for individual businesses without such a program. The City Council finds that this serves a public purpose and enhances the general welfare of the citizens of Salisbury and the businesses in the Downtown Business District.

 "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Salisbury that the Code of the City of Salisbury be added to by enacting a new chapter entitled 'Commercial District Management Authority,' and said chapter will state the following:"