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DDA informational and board meeting: presentation, consent items approved, finance report received

Ann ArborDec 3, 20252 min read

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At the December 3, 2025 Downtown Development Authority meeting the board received an informational presentation on DDA projects (June–December 2025), approved the Consent Agenda including minutes and three resolutions (disbursements, Vault Fill Grant amendment, and a North Main Street cost‑sharing agreement), and received the FY2026 first quarter finance report. Public comment and member communications included a proposed warming center bus‑pass partnership and outreach on safety messaging for large sporting events.

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Approved the meeting agenda.
Received an informational presentation from Ms. Thomson on the Ann Arbor DDA's projects and activities (June–December 2025).
Approved the Consent Agenda, including: DDA minutes (Sept–Oct–Nov 2025); Resolution to approve DDA disbursements for June–September 2025 (Enactment No: R-25-430); Resolution to amend the DDA Vault Fill Grant Program (Enactment No: R-25-431); and Resolution to approve a cost sharing agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for the North Main Street Transportation Study (Enactment No: R-25-432).
Received and filed communications: DDA Staff Reports – December 2025 and DDA Finance Report FY2026 First Quarter; Ms. McCallum presented the FY2026 Q1 financial report.
Member Dohoney requested that representatives of the local warming center email him to follow up on a proposed bus‑pass partnership; public comment included support for that idea.

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Dec 3, 2025, 12:00 AMLarcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron, Second Floor City Council Chambersscheduled

DDA Informational and Board Meeting

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INFORMATIONAL MEETING
DDA Informational Meeting Presentation
ADJOURNMENT-12:07 PM
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT (3-MINUTES)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
DDA MEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes of September 2025, October 2025, and November 2025
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE DDA DISBURSEMENTS FOR JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2025
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE DDA VAULT FILL GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR FOR THE NORTH MAIN STREET TRANSPORTATION STUDY
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (If applicable)
COMMUNICATIONS-The following communications are included in the packet.
DDA Staff Reports - December 2025
DDA Finance Report FY2026-First Quarter
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT-12:30 PM
All persons are encouraged to participate in public meetings. Citizens requiring translation or sign language services or other reasonable accommodations may contact the City Clerk's office at 734.794.6140; via e-mail to: cityclerk@a2gov.org; or by written request addressed and mailed or delivered to: City Clerk's Office 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Requests made with less than two business days' notice may not be able to be accommodated.
Ms. Thomson gave a presentation on the Ann Arbor DDA's projects and activities from June-December 2025.
Members of the a local warming center discussed a possible partnership for a bus pass program for individuals to get to/from the center. Member Dohoney asked them to send him an email.
No report this month.
Member Dohoney reported he plans to reach out to those involved in the hospitality industry in the City and U of M for assistance in promoting safety behavior messaging during large sporting events.
Mr. Honeyman spoke in support of the warming center's suggestion regarding a bus pass program.
Chairperson Bartelme reported the Executive Committee received a grant request presentation from the State Street District for a BIZ District and the Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation for the 350 S. Fifth Ave development.
Ms McCallum presented the DDA FY2026 first quarter financial report. Questions were asked and answered.

DDA informational and board meeting: presentation, consent items approved, finance report received

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