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DDA adopts FY2025–26 operating budget; board allows limited increase for marketing
Summary
Forest Park Downtown Development Authority approved a relatively flat FY2025–26 operating budget, endorsed staff authority to increase advertising and PR spending up to the previous retainer amount, and recorded modest line-item increases for insurance and professional services.
The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority on July 24 approved its proposed fiscal year 2025–26 operating budget, which staff described as largely flat from the prior year but with targeted increases for advertising, insurance and professional services.
The proposed budget shows operating revenue roughly unchanged from the prior year, staff reported, and a modest reduction in total expenses compared with FY24. Director Dennis told the board that, after completing a rebrand and new collateral, the DDA needs to increase advertising and public relations spending to promote the work.
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