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Subdivision I. - In General
In recognition of the fact that it is in the best interest of the public to halt property value deterioration in the downtown business district of West Dearborn, to eliminate the causes of such deterioration and to promote economic growth in the downtown business district, a downtown development authority is hereby established pursuant to Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975 (MCL 125.1651 et seq.), to be known as the Downtown Development Authority - West Dearborn within the City of Dearborn.
(Ord. No. 81-116, § 1, 11-4-81)
The authority shall be under the supervision and control of a board consisting of the mayor and ten members appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the city council. Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an interest in property located in the downtown district. Not less than one of the members shall be a resident of the downtown district, if the downtown district has 100 or more persons residing within it. Of the members first appointed, an equal number of the members, as near as is practicable, shall be appointed for one year, two years, three years and four years. A member shall hold office until the member's successor is appointed. Thereafter, each member shall serve for a term of four years. An appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made by the mayor for the unexpired term only. Members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. The chairperson of the board shall be elected by the board.
(Ord. No. 81-116, § 2, 11-4-81; Ord. No. 85-340, 10-15-85)
The Downtown Development Authority - West Dearborn shall be charged with the following duties:
(1) Prepare an analysis of economic changes taking place in the downtown district.
(2) Study and analyze the impact of metropolitan growth upon the downtown district.
(3) Plan and propose the construction, the renovation, repair, remodeling, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation or reconstruction of a public facility, an existing building or a multiple-family dwelling unit which may be necessary or appropriate to the execution of a plan which, in the opinion of the board, aids in the economic growth of the downtown district.
(4) Develop long-range plans, in cooperation with the city plan commission, designed to halt the deterioration of property values in the downtown district and to promote the economic growth of the downtown district, and take such steps as may be necessary to persuade property owners to implement the plans to the fullest extent possible.
(5) Implement any plan of development in the downtown district necessary to achieve the purposes of this division, in accordance with the powers of the authority, as granted by this division.
(6) Make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties.
(7) Acquire by purchase or otherwise, on terms and conditions and in a manner the authority deems proper or own, convey or otherwise dispose of, or lease as lessor or lessee, land and other property, real or personal or rights or interest therein, which the authority determines is reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes of this division, and to grant or acquire licenses, easements and options with respect thereto.
(8) Improve land and construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, restore and preserve, equip, improve, maintain, repair and operate any building, including multiple-family dwellings, and any necessary or desirable appurtenances thereto, within the downtown district for the use, in whole or in part, of any public or private person or corporation, or a combination thereof.
(9) Fix, charge and collect fees, rents and charges for the use of any building or property under its control or any part thereof, or facility therein, and pledge the fees, rents and charges for the payment of revenue bonds issued by the authority.
(10) Lease any building or property under its control, or any part thereof.
(11) Accept grants and donations of property, labor or other things of value from a public or private source.
(12) Acquire and construct public facilities.
(Ord. No. 81-116, § 3, 11-4-81)
The activities of the Downtown Development Authority - West Dearborn shall be financed from one or more of the following sources:
(1) Donations to the authority for the performance of its functions.
(2) Proceeds of a tax imposed pursuant to section 12 of Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975 (MCL 125.1651 et seq., MSA 5.3010 et seq.).
(3) Monies borrowed and to be repaid as authorized by section 13 of Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975 (MCL 125.1651 et seq., MSA 5.3010 et seq.).
(4) Revenues from any property, building or facility owned, leased, licensed or operated by the authority or under its control, subject to the limitations imposed upon the authority by trusts or other agreements.
(5) Proceeds of a tax increment financing plan, established under sections 14 through 16 of Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975 (MCL 125.1651 et seq., MSA 5.3010(1) et seq.).
(6) Monies obtained from other sources approved by the city council.
(7) Monies received by the authority shall be immediately deposited to the credit of the authority, subject to disbursement pursuant to Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975 (MCL 125.1651 et seq., MSA 5.3010(1) et seq.). Except as provided in such act, the city shall not obligate itself, nor shall it ever be obligated to pay any sums from public monies, other than monies received by the city pursuant to this section, for or on account of the activities of the authority.
(Ord. No. 81-116, § 4, 11-4-81)
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