Downtown Development Authority
Purpose: To conduct downtown development activities in accordance with the provisions of PA 197 of 1975, as amended, including, but not limited to, the definition of a development area, the creation and implementation of a development plan, etc. (The power to levy and collect a tax according to Section 12(1) of 1997 is not included.)
Establishment: This agency is created to help a deteriorating downtown restore itself. The governing board is comprised of the Mayor and at least eight and not more than 12 other members (now set at Mayor and ten others through a 1999 bylaw amendment); a majority must have an interest in property located in the downtown area and at least one member shall be a resident of the downtown area, MCL Section 125.154. This is a municipal corporation, which the City created in April 1988 when the Council adopted Ordinance 88-2. (Now Code Sections 34-26 through 34-33). The Council approves its budget and bylaws. Except for the statutory and ordinance restrictions – residency of the appointees to this board is within the discretion of the appointing authority.
Membership: Eleven members as determined by Downtown Development Authority Bylaws. A majority of members must have an interest in property within the DDA district. One member shall be a resident of the district. The Mayor is a voting member by virtue of office. Appointed by Mayor with confirmation by City Council.
Residency: At discretion of appointing authority. Goal is to maintain a majority of residents on the Board.
Term: Four years.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday-Quarterly at 7:30 a.m.
Compensation: None.
FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
| 7:30 A.M. MONTHLY 2nd Wednesday of the Month Mayor's Office-City Hall |
7:30 A.M. MONTHLY 2nd Wednesday of the Month Mayor's Office-City Hall |
7:30 A.M. MONTHLY 2nd Wednesday of the Month Mayor's Office-City Hall |
7:30 A.M. MONTHLY 2nd Wednesday of the Month Mayor's Office-City Hall |
| JANUARY 11, 2023 | JANUARY 12, 2022 | JANUARY 13, 2021 | January 08, 2020 |
| FEBRUARY 8, 2023 | FEBRUARY 9, 2022 | FEBRUARY 10, 2021 | February 12, 2020 |
| MARCH 8, 2023 | MARCH 9, 2022 | MARCH 10, 2021 | March 11, 2020 |
| APRIL 12, 2023 | APRIL 13, 2022 | APRIL 14, 2021 | April 08, 2020 |
| MAY 10, 2023 | MAY 11, 2022 | MAY 12, 2021 | May 13, 2020 |
| JUNE 14, 2023 | JUNE 8,2022 | JUNE 09, 2021 | June 10, 2020 |
| JULY 12, 2023 | JULY 13, 2022 | JULY 14, 2021 | July 08, 2020 |
| AUGUST 9, 2023 | AUGUST 10, 2022 | AUGUST 11, 2021 | August 12, 2020 |
| SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 | SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 | SEPTEMBER 08, 2021 | September 09, 2020 |
| OCTOBER 11, 2023 | OCTOBER 12, 2022 | OCTOBER 13, 2021 | October 14, 2020 |
| NOVEMBER 8, 2023 | NOVEMBER 9, 2022 | NOVEMBER 10, 2021 | November 12, 2020 (Thursday) |
| DECEMBER 13, 2023 | DECEMBER 14, 2022 | DECEMBER 08, 2021 | December 09, 2020 |
APRIL 2023-CURRENT DDA AGENDA'S & MINUTES
2020- MARCH 2023 DDA AGENDA'S & MINUTES
2020 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN & TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLAN
2001 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN & TAX INCREMENT FINANCE PLAN
DDA BY-LAWS
DDA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION