Aurora Downtown Development Authority board meeting, Nov. 10, 2026

The Aurora Downtown Development Authority (ADDA) board meeting on November 10, 2026, included approval of the prior meeting’s minutes and a financial overview. Staff described anticipated revenue and support: approximately $500,000 from the City of Aurora for capital projects such as park, plaza, sidewalk, public-space, and transit-safety improvements; roughly $100,000 annually in city staff time; and potential Fletcher Plaza pass-through funding of about $100,000–$110,000 in accumulated funds plus approximately $20,000 annually. Staff emphasized that these figures were planning context, not a proposed budget, and that the DDA has no mill levy. A future work plan and budget will be developed, and intergovernmental agreements with the city and Aurora Urban Renewal Authority will come back for consideration and approval. Staff also noted that Aurora Urban Renewal Authority had previously spent more than $300,000 on consultant-supported plan development; no new consultant award or procurement decision was made at this meeting.

The board discussed the DDA’s boundaries and the pending city approval process for its plan of development, as well as community engagement, small-business and arts support, and concerns about inclusion and trust, including public comments about the formation of a community development corporation. Staff said the plan was scheduled for city council readings on November 23 and December 7, 2026, and advised considering any boundary expansion later through the statutory process. The only recorded vote was approval of the minutes. No contract award, RFP, vendor selection, or other procurement action was identified.