Downtown Development Authority
Public Act 57 of 2018
Ordinance 948 - Motion 219 of 6-9-97
Ordinance 968 - Boundaries Revised
Ordinance 974 - Tax Increment Finance and Development Plan
Ordinance 2131 Motion CM 19-72 of 03-11-19
Amended and Restated Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan
Terms expire 2/28
Purpose
The Downtown Development Authority works to halt and eliminate property value deterioration, increase property tax values, and promote economic growth within this business district of the City.
About the Authority
In June 1997, the Madison Heights City Council created the Downtown Development Authority or "DDA." under the authority of Public Act 197 of the State of Michigan. The 13-member board is comprised of local business owners and property owners who have volunteered for the mission of revitalizing the John R and Eleven Mile Road Business District. The Downtown Development Authority was established to correct and prevent stagnation and deterioration within the south end commercial business district.
The Authority established boundaries which include property abutting John R Road from Gardenia to Ten Mile Road and abutting Eleven Mile Road from I-75 to Lorenz. The properties are primarily zoned and used for commercial and industrial purposes. The Authority's main priorities include eliminating blight influences and undertaking projects that will encourage new businesses to locate, and existing businesses to remain in the area.
The DDA, with assistance from the Community Development Department, continues to assist business owners in improving their properties. These improvements will serve the public purpose by enhancing the district and increasing property values.
Contact Community & Economic Development Director, Giles Tucker, by phone at (248)-837-2650 or at gilestucker@madison-heights.org for more information.
