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DDA narrows TIF plan update bidders; plans interviews and notes budget headroom for streetscape and zoning work
Summary
Staff reported receiving eight bids to update the downtown TIF plan and recommended interviewing the top two or three firms; the board discussed using existing budgeted funds for the TIF/street-scape/zoning updates and potentially reallocating leftover funds to other projects.
The Downtown Development Authority heard a staff summary of eight bids to update its Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan and streetscape vision for Macomb Street and agreed to bring the leading firms in for interviews before selecting a consultant.
Why it matters: The TIF/street-scape update will inform streetscape design, potential grant applications and a zoning update for Macomb Street. Staff said choosing a firm with local experience and strong renderings will help with future grant competitiveness.
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