Revised its Tax Increment
Financing and Development Plan
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Developed a Strategic Plan for
downtown, a process which
included several “town hall”
meetings attended by residents,
business owners, governmental
agencies, and other interested
parties
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Was instrumental in developing a
City Center Overlay District zoning
ordinance, which enhances the
community core by providing for
higher density residential uses and
commercial uses in the downtown
area
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Was instrumental in developing a
sidewalk use permit ordinance,
which allows businesses to apply
for permission to use the sidewalk
space for temporary signs, outdoor
seating and sales.
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Developed a marketing study
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Was successful in attracting the
children’s museum to Fennville
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Purchased vacant property &
removed blighted empty buildings
in anticipation of a major 'City
Central Redevelopment Project' on
Main Street
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Worked with City to replace trees in
the downtown area
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Developed a facade loan program
for downtown businesses
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Developed a Small Town Design
Initiative
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Developed an interpretive panel for
the Allegan County Heritage Trail
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Built a kiosk for community
information
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Provide flowers and their
maintenance for the downtown area
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Instrumental in developing the
notice of intent and application for
the Community Development Block
Grant for the New School & Street
Safety Enhancement project
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Working with the City and the
Chamber of Commerce to plan the
2007 Goose Festival
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Working on paving & landscaping
work for City Hall parking lot
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Working on creating a Fennville
Farmer’s Market
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