Downtown Development Authority


DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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The Village of Decatur established a Downtown Development Authority by virtue of the authority granted in MCL 125.4201 et seq. A public hearing in regard to the establishment of a Downtown Development Authority was held in accordance with MCL 125.4201 et seq., at the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. on August 17, 1981.

The purpose of the Downtown Development Authority is to eliminate causes of deterioration and to promote and provide for the economic growth and improvement of the business district of the Village. The powers and duties of the Downtown Development Authority are those enumerated in MCL 125.4207 and the authority shall be under the supervision and control of a board consisting of the president of the Village and nine members appointed by said president, subject to the approval of the Village Council as provided in MCL 125.4204.

2023 Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan - Here
Downtown Development Authority by laws- Here
Development of the Decatur Central Business District – DDA Plan1981
Agendas and Minutes - Here
Orientation Packet- Here

Meetings are held at Decatur Village Hall, 114 N Phelps Street, Decatur, MI 49045 at 1:00 P.M. the 2nd Wednesday of the month. 

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Ali Elwaer- Village President
  • James Creagan – First State Bank
  • Jay Newell – Newell Insurance Agency, Inc
  • Elissa Zimmer – Van Buren District Library, Webster Memorial Branch
  • Roger Kemp – Decatur Automotive Supply
  • Mary Miller – The Mousse Lodge
  • Jami Swihart – Honor Credit Union
  • Matt Cooper – Cooper Law Office
Are you interested in becoming a DDA Board Member? Application can be found here

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS
Canadian Meds Spotlight Graphic jpegCooper Law Business Spotlight
Classic Cuts

FG Spotlight GraphicKalamazoo Coffee News Spotlight Graphic jpegDHS Spotlight Graphic

Green Decatur     Honor CU Spotlight 2 - Copy      RC Auto Spotlight Graphic

Short Stop Business Spotlight      The Wash Tub Business Spotlight     First State Bank Business Spotlight (1)

The Small Towne Boutique Spotlight Graphic jpegBronson LakeView Family Care SpotlightMousse Lodge Spotlight Graphic JPEG

USPS Spotlight - Copy     Golas Chiropractic (1)      Decatur Republican (1)
   
Lora Stanek Wilson, PLC Spotlight Graphic JPEGDecatur Plumbing  Heating     M40 Bar  Grill - Copy

Richard Moussalli DDS (1)     Decatur Hardware (1)      BARBERSHOP POSTER