Marv Schierbeek

The Township Board approved Ordinance No. 470, which approves the Downtown Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan of the Byron Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The ordinance includes findings that the plan meets the requirements of Act 197, is feasible, and is in accord with the Township Master Plan and Sub-Area Plan. The Township Clerk is directed to transmit tax increment revenues to the DDA.

The Township Board held a regular meeting to consider the establishment of a downtown development authority and the designation of the boundaries of a downtown district, in accordance with Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975. A public hearing was previously held on November 14, 2005, to discuss this matter. The ordinance establishes the Byron Township Downtown Development Authority and outlines its powers, including economic analysis, planning, property acquisition, and financial management. The ordinance also details the composition and responsibilities of the Authority's Board, including terms, vacancies, compensation, and the roles of the Director, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Township's ability to take private property for transfer to the Authority is addressed, along with the Authority's fiscal year, budget, and eventual dissolution.

This ordinance amends the boundaries of the Byron Township Downtown Development Authority's Downtown Development District. A public hearing was held on January 22, 2007, following a resolution expressing intent to expand the district's boundaries. The ordinance adds specific parcels and property descriptions to the District, as detailed within the document. The ordinance includes severability and repeal clauses, outlining how conflicts with other ordinances are handled, and details publication and recording requirements.