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Commissioners amend Lakeview DDA/TIF plan to prioritize roadway infrastructure
Summary
The Battle Creek City Commission approved introduction of ordinance O2-2026 and an amendment that moves roadway infrastructure to a higher funding priority while lowering the priority for events in the Lakeview DDA/TIF plan; commissioners discussed oversight and how captured tax increment might be used.
The Battle Creek City Commission voted to introduce ordinance O2-2026, which updates the Downtown District Authority (LDDA) and tax increment financing (TIF) plan for the Lakeview area, and approved an amendment that elevates roadway infrastructure development to a high priority while lowering events to low priority.
Commissioner Pat (Chris) Simmons, who said he helped shepherd the plan and brought the amendment, argued the commission should focus captured funds on public infrastructure first. "Everyone that drives…
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