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Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is appointed by the City Council and serves as the primary planning and development advisor for downtown Fort Collins. The Authority is quasi-autonomous, has certain powers and duties granted to it by Colorado Statute, has authority to levy a property tax up to 5 mills for its operations and has the ability to issue tax increment bonds to provide public services within its boundaries.

Regular Meeting Schedule:
2nd Thursday each month, 7:30 a.m.
Home State Bank Meeting Room
303 East Mountain Avenue
view meeting schedule >> for more information (including exceptions to the regular schedule)

Recommended Qualifications: Landowner, resident or business tenant within the boundaries of the Authority and an interest in the revitalization and rejuvenation of downtown Fort Collins as the hub of community activity.

Time Commitment: 8 hours/month

Current Members: Interested in applying?

City Councilmembers Kelly Ohlson and Ben Manvel (Alternate)
County Commissioner Steve Johnson
Term Expires:  
December 31, 2012      William Sears, Cheryl Zimlich, and Wynne Odell
December 31, 2013      George Brelig, Patty Spencer, and McCabe Callahan
December 31, 2015      Ellen Zibell, Jerry Kennell, and Janet Bramhall