Downtown Development Authority

DDA resized


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.
     

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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 10, 2024 JANUARY 11, 2023 JANUARY 12, 2022 JANUARY 13, 2021
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 FEBRUARY 8, 2023 FEBRUARY 9, 2022 FEBRUARY 10, 2021
MARCH 13, 2024 MARCH 8, 2023 MARCH 9, 2022 MARCH 10, 2021
APRIL 10, 2024 APRIL 12, 2023 APRIL 13, 2022 APRIL 14, 2021
MAY 8, 2024 MAY 10, 2023 MAY 11, 2022 MAY 12, 2021
JUNE 12, 2024 JUNE 14, 2023 JUNE 8,2022 JUNE 09, 2021
JULY 10, 2024 JULY 12, 2023 JULY 13, 2022 JULY 14, 2021
AUGUST 14, 2024 AUGUST 9, 2023 AUGUST 10, 2022 AUGUST 11, 2021
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 SEPTEMBER 08, 2021
OCTOBER 9, 2024 OCTOBER 11, 2023 OCTOBER 12, 2022 OCTOBER 13, 2021
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 NOVEMBER 8, 2023 NOVEMBER 9, 2022 NOVEMBER 10, 2021
DECEMBER 11, 2024 DECEMBER 13, 2023 DECEMBER 14, 2022 DECEMBER 08, 2021

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