--- title: CID Process --- [Skip to content](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/cid-process-0#main-content) [![bvfkCID\_Gardens\_Hlock\_02](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand/Horizontal%20logo/bvfkCID_Gardens_Hlock_02.png?width=277&height=50&name=bvfkCID_Gardens_Hlock_02.png)](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za?hsLang=en) - [Team](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/meet-the-team) - [Stats](https://stats.lowergardenscid.co.za) - [Important Links](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/documents/) - [Become a Member](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/become-a-member) - [FAQs](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/faqs) - [Blog](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Team](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/meet-the-team) - [Stats](https://stats.lowergardenscid.co.za) - [Important Links](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/documents/) - [Become a Member](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/become-a-member) - [FAQs](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/faqs) - [Blog](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/blog) - [Contact us](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/contact-us?hsLang=en) # CID Implementation The process to form a City Improvement District (CID) is strictly defined, controlled and monitored by the City of Cape Town. 60%+ of the property owners in Lower Gardens have agreed with the business plan, and voted YES in order for the Lower Gardens Improvement District to be implemented. [Business Plan](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/Business%20Plan/Lower%20Gardens%20CID%20Business%20Plan%20-%20Amended%20(Final)-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ### Step 1 CoCT council approve the Lower Gardens CID submission.  Completed #### 27th March 2025 ### Step 2 Register the Lower Gardens CID as a Non-Profit Company (NPC).      Completed #### April 2025 ### Step 3 Open NPC bank account.     Completed #### April 2025 ### Step 4 Register the NPC for VAT and supply the City of Cape Town with a notice of VAT registration issued by SARS.     Completed #### May 2025 ### Step 5 1st round review and in person presentations of supplier RFP responses.     Completed #### April / May 2025 ### Step 6 1st round review and interviews of CID Manager CV submissions.     Completed #### April / May 2025 ### Step 7 Obtain tax compliance status from SARS.     Completed #### May 2025 ### Step 8 Conclude a finance agreement between the Lower Gardens CID NPC and the City of Cape Town as per the Council resolution.     Completed #### May 2025 ### Step 9 Register the NPC on the National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and with the CoCT suppliers database.     Completed #### May / June 2025 ### Step 10 Apply with the Tax Exemption Unit at SARS for exemption of income tax in terms of section 10(1)(e)(i)(cc) of the Tax Act. *In progress* *#### June / July 2025* *### Step 11* *Appoint CID Manager (to start 1st August).*     *Completed* #### June / July 2025 ### Step 12 *Appoint Public Safety and Cleaning and Maintenance suppliers.*     *Completed* #### June / July / August 2025 ### Step 13 *First CID board meeting. Provide the City of Cape Town with the names and contact details of the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Treasurer once the first board meeting is concluded.* *Completed* #### July 2025 ### Step 14 *First CID levy payment for property owners.* *Completed* #### 25th July 2025 ### Step 15 *Open CID office in Lower Gardens, with temporary control room.*     *Completed* #### August 2025 ### Step 16 *Set date for 1st members meeting. November 2025 to be proposed.*     *Completed* #### August 2025 ### Step 17 *Appoint Lower Gardens dedicated City of Cape Town law enforcement officer.* *Completed* #### August 2025 ### Step 18 *Appoint Social Services, Parks and Recreation, CCTV network and CID Control room suppliers.* *Next steps* #### Sep to Dec 2025 ### Step 19 *Finalise Tuin Plein precinct lease with City of Cape Town parks and recreation department.* *Next steps* #### Sep to Dec 2025 ### Step 20 *1st Members AGM* *Next steps* #### November 2025 ### Step 21 *Appoint new CID board for 2026.*     *Next steps* #### November 2025 ### Step 22 *Appoint CID sub committees.*     *Next steps* #### November 2025 ### Step 23 *Roll out CID CCTV Network.*     *Next steps* #### January 2026 ### Step 24 *Open CID control room in Tuin Plein precinct.*      *Next steps* #### January 2026 *LOWER GARDENS CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT* *Do you still have questions?* *[Contact us](mailto:info@lowergardenscid.co.za)* ***LGCID Important Information***   *[Contact Us](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/contact-us?hsLang=en)* *[CID Control Room](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/cid-control-room?hsLang=en)* *[LGCID Connect](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/lgcid-connect?hsLang=en)* *[CID Manager](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/cid-manager?hsLang=en)* *[CID Interim Board](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/cid-interim-board?hsLang=en)* *[CID Next Steps](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/cid-process-0)* *[CoCT Council - Application of Approval](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/Council%20Approval/C27_03_25%20%5BITEM%2026%5D%20-%20APPLICATION%20FOR%20THE%20DETERMINATION%20OF%20A%20CITY%20IMPROVEMENT%20DISTRICT%20KNOWN%20AS%20LOWER%20GARDENS%20CITY%20IMPROVEMENT%20DISTRICT%20(LOWER%20GARDENS%20CID).pdf?hsLang=en)*  *[CoCT Council - Council Minutes 27th March](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/Council%20Approval/COUNCIL%20MEETING%20MINUTES%20-%2027%20MARCH%202025.pdf?hsLang=en)* *[CID Supplier RFP](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/RFPs/Lower%20Gardens%20CID%20-%20RFP.pdf?hsLang=en)* *[FAQs](https://139563873.hs-sites-eu1.com/faqs?hsLang=en)* *[Privacy Policy](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)* *[Urban Management Survey](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/Urban%20Management%20Survey/Lower%20Gardens%20CID%20-%20UMS.pdf?hsLang=en)* *[Final 5 year Business Plan - Full Version](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/Business%20Plan/Lower%20Gardens%20CID%20Business%20Plan%20-%20Amended%20(Final)-1.pdf?hsLang=en)* *[Apartment ERF Numbers](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/apartment-erfs?hsLang=en)* *[CID Fact Sheet](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/fact-sheet?hsLang=en)* *[Geordin Hill-Lewis - Support Message](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/geordin-hill-lewis-support-message?hsLang=en)*   ***CID Resources*** *[CID CoCT Regulations](https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-with-the-city/partner-with-the-city-of-cape-town/special-rating-areas)* *[CID Policy](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/CID%20Legal/CID_Policy.pdf?hsLang=en)* *[CID By-law](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hubfs/CID%20Legal/CCT_CID_By-law.pdf?hsLang=en)* *[Camps Bay CID](https://campsbaycid.org/)* *[Cape Town CCID](https://www.capetownccid.org/)* *[Claremont CID](https://www.cidc.co.za/)* *[Clifton CID](https://www.cliftoncid.co.za/)* *[Green Point & Oranje Kloof CID](https://gpokcid.co.za/)* *[Observatory Improvement District](https://obsid.org.za/)* *[Paarden Island CID](https://www.paardeneilandcid.co.za/)* *[Parow Industria CID](https://www.parowindustriacid.co.za/)* *[Pinelands CID](https://pinelandscid.co.za/)* *[Salt River Improvement District](https://srbid.co.za/)* *[Sea Point CID](https://seapointcid.org/)* *[Upper Kenilworth Improvement District](https://ukid.co.za/)* *[Voortrekker Road Corridor CID](https://vrcid.co.za/)* *[Woodstock Improvement District](https://wid.co.za/)* *![bvfkCID\_Gardens\_Hlock\_W\_02](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/Brand/Horizontal%20logo/bvfkCID_Gardens_Hlock_W_02.png?width=350&height=63&name=bvfkCID_Gardens_Hlock_W_02.png "bvfkCID_Gardens_Hlock_W_02")* *Office Address  75 Hope Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa*  *Contact info*     *Phone (24hr): [087 330 2177](tel:%200873302177)*    *Email: [cidmanager@lowergardenscid.co.za](mailto:cidmanager@lowergardenscid.co.za)* *Important Links* *[CID Control Room](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/cid-control-room?hsLang=en)* *[LGCID Connect](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/lgcid-connect?hsLang=en)* *[Report an Incident](https://www.lowergardenscid.co.za/contact-us?hsLang=en)* *Copyright © 2025 - Lower Gardens City Improvement District.*