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DDA extends deadlines for several microgrant projects and approves final reports and payments
Summary
Woodland Park DDA granted extensions to several small-business grant recipients to complete projects and approved multiple final reports and disbursements, while board members raised concerns about project timelines and documentation.
The Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority on Oct. 7 approved time extensions for three grant recipients and accepted final reports — with payments — for several completed projects under the DDA microgrant program.
The board voted to extend deadlines for three applicants (agenda items listed as numbers 6, 25 and 29 in the packet) — Bridal Citizen Coffee, Jimmy John’s and My Free Water — moving each completion deadline to Nov. 25, 2025, to allow time for final reports and TIF‑eligible reimbursements. Josh Myers, the DDA attorney, advised members to review each packet and said staff could pull items for additional information if needed; board members agreed consistency in deadlines was helpful.
Members reviewed final reports and authorized disbursements for multiple businesses. Recorded approvals and disbursement amounts included: Decisions LLC ($5,000), Hunt and Homestead LLC ($4,647.85), Woodland Hardware ($5,000), Java House ($5,000), Miss Pris ($2,886.67) and 30g2ys LLC ($5,000). Votes on each motion were taken individually with the board approving the listed disbursements.
Board members repeatedly noted the program’s popularity and urged clearer documentation for extension requests. One board member said the My Free Water extension had “very vague” reasons submitted and urged the applicant to provide more detail; staff later reported communications indicating contractors were working and that My Free Water requested Oct. 31, but staff recommended Nov. 25 for consistency.
Why it matters: the microgrant program has driven multiple small capital and facade projects downtown; the board discussed whether larger awards or earlier marketing next year would expand impact. Several members cautioned that increasing award size would require more oversight and possible city approvals for larger work.
What’s next: applicants that receive extensions must file final reports by the Nov. 25 deadline to remain eligible for reimbursement. The board also discussed marketing the program earlier next year and whether first‑time applicants should receive priority in subsequent rounds.
