An understanding of the basic operation of a local governmental unit’s

assessor’s office is beneficial, especially when it impacts the DDA’s opportunity

to implement tax increment financing. In this session, learn about statutory

authority, definitions, property records, real and personal property, and more.

Developed with support from the Michigan Assessors Association. MDA Member Rate.

Available for MiPDM credit.

An understanding of the basic operation of a local governmental unit’s

assessor’s office is beneficial, especially when it impacts the DDA’s opportunity

to implement tax increment financing. In this session, learn about statutory

authority, definitions, property records, real and personal property, and more.

Developed with support from the Michigan Assessors Association. Non-Member Rate

Just what is a DDA and what is it supposed to do? We have heard those

questions countless times. Cristina and Bob take the mystery out of DDA

law and explain the answers to the most commonly asked questions

about Downtown Development Authorities. Learn why Act 197 of 1975

was originally passed and how it has evolved in the last 40+ years.

Common questions regarding DDA spending, purpose, and ‘rules’

will also be addressed. MDA Member Rate.

Just what is a DDA and what is it supposed to do? We have heard those

questions countless times. Cristina and Bob take the mystery out of DDA

law and explain the answers to the most commonly asked questions

about Downtown Development Authorities. Learn why Act 197 of 1975

was originally passed and how it has evolved in the last 40+ years.

Common questions regarding DDA spending, purpose, and ‘rules’

will also be addressed. Non-member rate.

Public Act 57 of 2018 introduced new reporting requirements ALL Downtown

Development Authorities must adhere to in order to remain compliant.

In this webinar, members of the MDA Legislative and Advocacy Committee

are joined by a representative from the Michigan State Treasury Department

to provide step by step directions on how to accurately complete all

reporting requirements found in Public Act 57. Examples of how compliant

downtown organizations are managing and implementing the three

reporting components, website content, informational meetings, and

annual reporting, will be presented and explained. MDA Member Rate.

Public Act 57 of 2018 introduced new reporting requirements ALL Downtown

Development Authorities must adhere to in order to remain compliant.

In this webinar, members of the MDA Legislative and Advocacy Committee

are joined by a representative from the Michigan State Treasury Department

to provide step by step directions on how to accurately complete all

reporting requirements found in Public Act 57. Examples of how compliant

downtown organizations are managing and implementing the three

reporting components, website content, informational meetings, and

annual reporting, will be presented and explained. Non-member rate.

In this webinar, learn the overall responsibilities inherent in downtown

revitalization. A Downtown Development Authority is just one of many

avenues available to enable your efforts. Become familiar with all the

organizational tools in the toolbox as well as legal considerations and

reporting requirements. MDA Member Rate.

Available for MiPDM credit.

In this webinar, learn the overall responsibilities inherent in downtown

revitalization. A Downtown Development Authority is just one of many

avenues available to enable your efforts. Become familiar with all the

organizational tools in the toolbox as well as legal considerations and

reporting requirements. Non-member rate.

In 2020, Social Districts were introduced to Michigan communities to help

spur economic activity. In this webinar, you will learn what role a downtown

management organization has in the creation of a Social District and the

process for creating it. Also hear the pros, and cons, of having a designated

Social District within downtown and the best practices for keeping

it successful. MDA Member Rate.

In 2020, Social Districts were introduced to Michigan communities to help

spur economic activity. In this webinar, you will learn what role a downtown

management organization has in the creation of a Social District and the

process for creating it. Also hear the pros, and cons, of having a designated

Social District within downtown and the best practices for keeping

it successful. Non-member rate.

You have been asked to become a member of a downtown management

board of directors. Now what? In this webinar, learn what will be expected

from you while being an active and effective board member. Discover

what you can bring to the table, and the organization, to help your

community become stronger. Conversely, downtown managers will gain

knowledge regarding board member training, expectations, best practices,

and succession. MDA Member Rate.

You have been asked to become a member of a downtown management

board of directors. Now what? In this webinar, learn what will be expected

from you while being an active and effective board member. Discover

what you can bring to the table, and the organization, to help your

community become stronger. Conversely, downtown managers will gain

knowledge regarding board member training, expectations, best practices,

and succession. Non-member rate

This webinar features Jonathan Seyferth, City Manager for the City of Muskegon, on the policy and law that defines Michigan Downtown Development Authorities.  Mr. Seyferth outlines the key components of PA 57 of 2018 and discusses TIF guidelines.

MDA Member Rate.

Available for MiPDM credit.

This webinar features Jonathan Seyferth, City Manager for the City of Muskegon, on the policy and law that defines Michigan Downtown Development Authorities.  Mr. Seyferth outlines the key components of PA 57 of 2018 and discusses TIF guidelines. Non-Member Rate.

In this webinar, learn how to manage and participate in an effective

and efficient organizational meeting. Our two experts in the field of

municipal law and parliamentary procedure will discuss the importance

of understanding Robert’s Rules of Order, Parliamentary Law, and the

Freedom of Information Act. Ethics, basics rules of public comment and

debate, and closed meetings are also discussed.

MiPDM eligible program.

MDA Member Rate.

In this webinar, learn how to manage and participate in an effective

and efficient organizational meeting. Our two experts in the field of

municipal law and parliamentary procedure will discuss the importance

of understanding Robert’s Rules of Order, Parliamentary Law, and the

Freedom of Information Act. Ethics, basics rules of public comment and

debate, and closed meetings are also discussed.

Non-member rate.

Planning for the built environment, and implementation of the Downtown

Master Plan, provide the foundation for the downtown management

organization’s role in creating “place” in its district. The Michigan Planning

Association shows the way by describing what constitutes a plan, who are the

plan stakeholders, and which current trends are relevant to the discussion.

MiPDM eligible program.

MDA Member Rate

Planning for the built environment, and implementation of the Downtown

Master Plan, provide the foundation for the downtown management

organization’s role in creating “place” in its district. The Michigan Planning

Association shows the way by describing what constitutes a plan, who are the

plan stakeholders, and which current trends are relevant to the discussion.

Non-Member Rate.

A Downtown Development Authority is governed by its Tax Increment

Financing (TIF) plan. Arguably, it’s the most important document for a

downtown organization to maintain and implement. But what is the

difference between a development plan and a TIF plan? When should a

TIF plan be updated and what is the process? How can updating a TIF plan

encourage support from community members and taxing jurisdictions?

In this webinar, learn the process of updating a TIF plan, how to

right-size your district, and gain a general knowledge of Tax

Increment Financing.

MDA Member Rate

A Downtown Development Authority is governed by its Tax Increment

Financing (TIF) plan. Arguably, it’s the most important document for a

downtown organization to maintain and implement. But what is the

difference between a development plan and a TIF plan? When should a

TIF plan be updated and what is the process? How can updating a TIF plan

encourage support from community members and taxing jurisdictions?

In this webinar, learn the process of updating a TIF plan, how to

right-size your district and gain a general knowledge of Tax Increment Financing.

Non-Member Rate.