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Mason Downtown Development Authority
The Mason Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is dedicated to supporting the economic growth of Mason’s downtown. The Board meets monthly as needed throughout the year and generally serve a four year term.  The DDA is the governing body of the Mason Downtown Development District, and as such shall have the power to authorize the levy and collection of taxes, the acquisition 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 evidence of indebtedness, and the use of tax increment financing.
Authority:  Established through a city ordinance, recorded as Chapter 2-274 of the City Code of Ordinances.

DDA Website

Current Membership:
 Russell Whipple, Mayor Cori Thackery, Chair   Kendra Patterson, Vice Chair 
 Brent Forsberg Tim Gaylord   Becky Hinman 
 Kassie Rhodes  Jamie Robinson  Teresa Wren 

Staff:  City Manager   
Meeting Time: Typically meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall. 
Application to Serve: Found here.  


DDA PROGRAMS 
Community Events Sponsorship Program:  Offers funding to encourage events that promote businesses in the DDA district.  
     Community Event Sponsorship Guidelines
     Community Event Sponsorship Application

Facade Program:  Offers matching grants to fund building facade improvements. Each building in the downtown district is eligible to apply for a grant. The DDA will provide 35% of the cost for improving a building facade, with a maximum grant of $10,000. Under certain circumstances, the grant may be as much as $15,000 or 50% of the project cost.  You must get DDA approval before starting construction. 

Façade Guidelines
Notice of Intent (First Step in Application Process)

Liquor License Assistance Program (LLAP):  The LLAP encourages economic development within the DDA District.  Applicants who have met the requirements of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) will be eligible to apply for the LLAP and thereby receive an $18,000 partially forgivable loan.  More information listed in document center below. 
       LLAP Program Guidelines
       LLAP Program Application

DDA RECURRING EXPENSES (non-contractual)
ascap                                                                            Music  
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 763  Plants, Watering  
Mason Sycamore Creek Garden Club Plants, Install   
Sun Dried Music Festival  Event Sponsorship                                     

DDA SUMMARY OF CONTRACTS, by year
2020   Zoro's Christmas Lights                            Lighting (Seasonal, Other)  
         
2019    Mata Brothers Construction          Sidewalk Improvements 
    Zoro's Christmas Lights    Lighting (Seasonal, Other)  
    160 E Ash St    Facade Grant
    108 W Maple St    Facade Grant
         
         
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DDA Program Information and Applications6 documents

  • LLAP, Guidelines
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  • LLAP, Application
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  • Facade Program, Notice of Intent
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  • Facade Program, Grant Guidelines
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  • Community Event Sponsorship Guidelines
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  • Community Event Sponsorship Application
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Resources for DDA Property Owners2 documents

  • Mason Main Street Facade Study (1984)
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  • Historic District Map
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DDA Development Plans, TIF Plans, and Bylaws7 documents

  • Mason DDA DEV-TIF Plans Amendment No 4 Adopted 4.4.11
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  • Mason DDA DEV-TIF Plans Amendment No 3B Adopted 12.20.04
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  • Mason DDA DEV-TIF Plans Amendment No 3 Adopted 5.5.03
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  • Mason DDA DEV-TIF Plans Amendment No 2 Adopted 2.19.01
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  • Mason DDA DEV-TIF Plans Amendment No 1 Adopted 7.1.96
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  • Mason DDA DEV-TIF Plans Adopted 3.16.87 Full Document
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  • DDA Bylaws
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DDA Meeting Packets14 documents

2020 DDA Meeting Packets & Information6 documents

  • 8.5.20 DDA Packet
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  • 6.3.20 DDA Packet
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  • 5.6.20 DDA Packet
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  • 3.4.20, DDA Minutes
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  • 3.4.20 DDA Packet
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  • 2.5.20 DDA Packet
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2019 DDA Meeting Packets6 documents

  • 2019.12.11 DDA Packet
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  • 2019.11.06 DDA Packet
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  • 2019.10.02 DDA Packet
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  • 2019.08.07 DDA Packet
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  • 2019.05.01 DDA Packet
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  • 2019.03.06 DDA Packet
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2018 DDA Meeting Packets2 documents

  • 2018.12.05 DDA Packet
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  • 2018.09.05 DDA Packet
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