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Woodland Park DDA discusses $250,000–$450,000 in budget priorities for downtown beautification and grants
Summary
At a DDA meeting, staff and board members reviewed current fund balances and discussed proposed line items including beautification, a greenhouse pilot, a repeat microgrant program and allocations for Bergstrom Park and alley walkability; the board set an October 7 deadline to vote on a proposed budget.
At a meeting of the Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority, staff and board members reviewed the DDA’s year‑end projections and discussed proposed budget line items for 2026, including $200,000–$250,000 for downtown beautification, a proposed greenhouse pilot, a $150,000 microgrant program and separate funding for Bergstrom Park and alley walkability improvements.
The discussion matters because the DDA must decide how to use its tax increment and other revenues to catalyze downtown improvements. Aaron (DDA staff) presented year‑end figures and multiple options for the board to consider.
“We’re looking to start next year with about $1,800,000 fund balance,” Aaron said, summarizing the projection after this year’s operating expenses and debt payments. He told the board projected TIF…
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