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City outlines DDA feasibility study, seeks downtown feedback ahead of March council session and November ballot
Summary
City staff told the commission they are analyzing a downtown Development Authority (DDA) option—defining study boundaries, evaluating tax increment financing impacts on existing GIDs and governance choices—with public information sessions in January, a planning-group financial/legal review in February, and a planned March 12 council study session before targeting a November ballot initiative.
City staff briefed the Downtown Management Commission on an active feasibility study for a downtown Development Authority (DDA). Staff said they are working with a consultant (Puma) to define study boundaries, analyze tax-increment financing (TIF) projections and governance options, and review legal requirements.
Staff said public information sessions will be held in January with multiple time options to accommodate stakeholders, and that initial themes and…
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