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Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

What is the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)?

The Act (1975) was developed to encourage historic preservation, halt property value deterioration, to increase property tax valuation in the business district, to eliminate causes of deterioration and to promote economic growth. The DDA may acquire and dispose of personal and real property.

The DDA is financed from the capture of new revenues from incremental increases in property assessments occurring within the district. The DDA may levy and collect taxes, and issue bonds.  DDA members are appointed by the Village President, subject to the approval of the Village Council.

The Village Council must approve the DDA improvement plan, its annual budget and financing plan. Kent City DDA, The Kent City Downtown Development Authority and District was created on February 12, 1989.

The DDA has helped finance or totally fund the following improvements: – New sidewalk construction – Sidewalk replacement – Infrastructure – Park improvements – Tyrone Township Fire Dept. well.

Façade Enhancement Program 2018 – The purpose of the Façade Enhancement Program is to provide assistance to owners of properties classified as C1 & C2 located within the boundaries of the Kent City Downtown Development Authority for the purpose of renovation and upgrade to the façade on existing buildings.  For full program information and application click on link:  Façade Enhancement Program 2018

DDA Member Title Term Expires
Andrew Bostwick Chair Previous Business Owner 2020
Nick Lewis Vice Chairperson Business Representative 2021
Sharon Olson Secretary Business Owner 2019
Vacant 2020
Kathy Ignasiak Previous Business Owner 2022
Glenn Crabtree  Resident 2022
Liz Knapp Township Library 2021
Vacant 2019
Bert Rose Village President by position

Summer Reminders:

Summer News

SUMMER COOLING STATION!!

The primary concern of the Village of Kent City is health and safety of our residents. Beginning this year, we are opening our doors to Village residents to offer a place to cool down on Ozone Action Days. Feel free to come to the Village office during business hours on any Ozone Action Day. We are offering our board room to give you a place to sit, relax and cool off. We have books, board games, cards and free Wi-Fi available to you. All pets must be caged within the building.

 

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is requesting input from residents and local business owners to help give some guidance as to the desired focus of future improvements to our business district. To see more about the DDA, past improvements, and future projects, please visit our DDA page here on the website.

Please click here to print off a copy of the DDA survey and return it to the Village of Kent City, Clerk: Mary Portell. Copy will also be available at the Village Office.

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Commission meetings start at 7:00 PM in the Village Office at 83 Spring Street, Kent City MI.

Village Council meetings start at 6:00 PM in the Village Office at 83 Spring Street, Kent City MI.

 

July

4 – Planning Commission – CANCELLED DUE TO HOLIDAY

11 – Village Council

16  – BZA – CANCELLED

August –

1 – Planning Commission – CANCELLED

8 – Joint Planning Commission, Council Meeting 6:00 pm

15 – DDA

20 – BZA – CANCELLED

For a complete list of meetings for 2019 go to the Village Council page under “Government.”

Office Hours & Phone

Monday. . . . . . 9:00 – 2:00
Tuesday:. . . . . .9:00 – 3:00
Wednesday. . . 9:00 – 3:00
Thursday. . . . . .9:00 – 3:00
Fridays. . . . . . . .Closed

Phone. . . . . . . . 616-678-7232
Fax. . . . . . . . . . . 616-678-4256

 

NOTE: For your convenience the Village provides a drop box for payments and other communications. The drop box is located on the South East side of the Village Office building. Remember that all payments left in the box will be receipted as of the next business day.