02-23-2026 Downtown Development Authority Meeting

The City of Cedar Springs Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting on February 23, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budgetary matters. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the initiation of a demolition and revitalization grant program, with the DDA approving a motion to allocate up to $4,000 for legal guidance to establish the program's framework. This grant aims to support property redevelopment while minimizing financial risk to the DDA by structuring it as a reimbursement fund tied to actual redevelopment outcomes. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the preliminary 2026-2027 DDA budget, which included estimated tax revenues and allocations for beautification and revitalization efforts. Other topics included updates on asbestos issues in a local building, the upcoming move to a new city hall, and community engagement initiatives such as a welcome packet for new businesses. The meeting also featured expressions of condolences for a departing board member and recognition of media outreach efforts.