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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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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Built a kiosk for community information
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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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