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Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Purpose
To act as a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in accordance with Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended, including, but not limited to: correct and prevent deterioration in the downtown development district, encourage historic preservation, create and implement development plans, and promote economic growth.
Powers
The Downtown Development Authority is the governing body of the City of Charlevoix Downtown Development District, and as such shall have the power to authorize the levy and collection of taxes, the acquisition, rehabilitation, maintenance, and disposal of interest in real and personal property, the creation and implement of development plans in the District, the promotion of economic growth, the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness, and the use of tax increment financing, and other such powers as provided under Public Act 197.
Meeting Information
4th Monday of every odd month, except for holidays. Meeting dates are set each year during the Annual meeting in January.
5:30 PM
Charlevoix City Hall
Members
The DDA Board shall consist of nine persons, the Mayor of Charlevoix and eight members. The members shall be appointed for a term of four years. At least five of the members shall be persons having an interest in property located in the downtown district. At least one of the members shall be a resident of the downtown district if it has one hundred or more persons residing within it.
Appointment
Mayor, confirmed by City Council
Term
Eight members four year terms, beginning April 1. Mayor two year term upon election to office.
Compensation
None
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Archived Minutes from January 2015-June 2018
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Kirby Dipert
Term expires: April 2026 - Ron Way
Term expires: April 2024 - Lyle Gennett, Mayor
Term expires: November 2024 - Anne Oosthuizen
Term expires: April 2025 - Sam Bingham
Term expires: April 2027
- Danielle Scheller
Term expires: April 2027 - Maureen Owens, Chair
Term expires: April 2025 - Paul Silva
Term expires: April 2027 - Liam Dreyer
Term expires: April 2026
Downtown Development Authority Information
Find more information about the Downtown Development Authority on the Charlevoix Mainstreet DDA website.