12-15-2025 Downtown Development Authority

The City of Cedar Springs Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a meeting on December 15, 2025, focusing on downtown revitalization efforts and budget planning. A significant portion of the discussion centered on a proposed grant to assist with the demolition of a blighted building at 39 Street, with an estimated total cost of $160,000 and a potential reimbursement of $80,000. The board considered the possibility of allocating DDA funds for demolition projects to improve downtown aesthetics and encourage business development, noting the need to establish a formal policy for such funding. The meeting also reviewed completed and ongoing projects funded by the DDA, including holiday events, facade improvements, and public park contributions, with an anticipated fund balance of approximately $90,000 at fiscal year-end. Additionally, the city manager provided updates on the new city hall construction and the issuance of an RFP for adjacent buildings, with a submission deadline of December 18, 2025. The board expressed support for continued investment in downtown improvements and discussed forming a subcommittee to develop demolition funding policies and budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year.