Downtown Development Authority (DDA)General DescriptionThis Board is the governing body of a special purpose local authority established under state enabling law to halt deterioration and to foster development of the downtown business area. The DDA contracts with Downtown Kalamazoo Incorporated (DKI) to administer the city’s parking system and to manage the economic development programs funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) dollars. Meeting Times and Contact Information
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Becoming a MemberResidency Requirements: Code of Ordinances Appendix F Sec. 6 states that a majority of the members must have an interest in property located in the downtown district. At least one (1) member must be a resident of the downtown district if the downtown district has more that 100 people residing in it. These requirements are also stated in the DDA Bylaws, Art. II, Sec. 2. Applications: Boards and Commission Applications may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (269) 337-8792 or via e-mail. You may also view and print a Board and Commission Application. Appointment Process: Ultimately the City Commission must approve the appointments of all board and commission members. When the City Clerk's Office receives an application, we send copies to the staff liaison and chair of board(s) listed on the application. The individual boards and commissions must recommend nominees for appointment, and each board has their own processes and procedures for considering applications. The timetable for this process depends on the number of vacancies on a particular board, and the extent of a board's nominating procedure. Questions about the status of a Board and Commission Application should be directed to the staf liaison(s) for the appropriate board(s). Agendas, Minutes, and Other Important DocumentsNote: The documents listed below are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for viewing these documents. This software can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website. Click on the following links to view imporant documents related to the DDA.
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