Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
The Downtown Development Authority was established pursuant to the Downtown Development Authority Act, (Act No. 197, Public Acts of 1975 as amended), on February 5, 2014. The DDA Board meets the last Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Fiscal year 2020-2021 meeting dates: March 16 (changed from March 25 due to lack of quorom); April 29; May 27; June 24; July 29; August 26; September 30; October 28; November 25; December 30; January 27, 2021 and February 24, 2021. Don Hoyt - DDA Vice-Chairperson (Term Expires February 14, 2025)Email: don@inspirehealthchiro.comTelephone: 231-533-8638
Mark Irwin (Term Expires February 14, 2022)Email: mirwindda@gmail.comTelephone: 231-533-6161
Dan Bennett - Village Council President (Term Expires November 20, 2022)Email: dbennett@bellairemichigan.comTelephone: 231-533-8213
Dave Gajda - DDA Treasurer (Term Expires February 14, 2025)Email: dcgajda@outlook.comTelephone: 248-231-8599
Tracy (Muscat) Lareau (Term Expires February 14, 2024)Email: tracy.muscat@yahoo.comTelephone: 248-320-0056
Doreen McGuire (Term Expires February 14, 2025)Email: drm3721@charter.netTelephone: 734-383-5111
Don Seman (Term Expires February 14, 2023)Email: donseman@gmail.comTelephone: 616-446-1088
Joe Short (Term Expires February 14, 2023)Email: hopstache@gmail.comTelephone: 231-350-0685
Louise O. Wenzel - DDA Chairperson (Term Expires February 14, 2024)Email: lowenzel@gmail.comTelephone: 313-410-5951
Send mail to: P.O. Box 681, Bellaire, MI 49615
DDA ContractsThe Village of Bellaire Downtown Development Authority has contracted with Crosshatch Art & Ecology to provide administrative and development support for the redevelopment of the Bellaire Community Hall. The contract is for one year, beginning March 1, 2020 and ending February 28, 2021. Payment includes $18,600, plus payment equators to 7.5% of each successful grant, not to exceed $3,000 per grant. The Village of Bellaire Downtown Development Authority has contracted with Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) to provide professional services for the Bellaire Community Hall capital campaign fundraising tracking. NLEA will manage, monitor and record all financial transactions received in fundraising efforts for the renovation of the Bellaire Community Hall. For their work, NLEA will be paid $200 per month plus expenses, through the completion of the project.
DDA DocumentsDDA Boundary MapDDA Development and Tax Increment Financing PlanDDA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan Exhibits DDA Agenda and Minutes Archive DDA Reports2019-2020 Proposed Budget, Approved February 6, 20192018-2019 Annual Report and Proposed Budget2017-2018 Annual Report
Mark Irwin (Term Expires February 14, 2022)Email: mirwindda@gmail.comTelephone: 231-533-6161
Dan Bennett - Village Council President (Term Expires November 20, 2022)Email: dbennett@bellairemichigan.comTelephone: 231-533-8213
Dave Gajda - DDA Treasurer (Term Expires February 14, 2025)Email: dcgajda@outlook.comTelephone: 248-231-8599
Tracy (Muscat) Lareau (Term Expires February 14, 2024)Email: tracy.muscat@yahoo.comTelephone: 248-320-0056
Doreen McGuire (Term Expires February 14, 2025)Email: drm3721@charter.netTelephone: 734-383-5111
Don Seman (Term Expires February 14, 2023)Email: donseman@gmail.comTelephone: 616-446-1088
Joe Short (Term Expires February 14, 2023)Email: hopstache@gmail.comTelephone: 231-350-0685
Louise O. Wenzel - DDA Chairperson (Term Expires February 14, 2024)Email: lowenzel@gmail.comTelephone: 313-410-5951
Send mail to: P.O. Box 681, Bellaire, MI 49615
DDA ContractsThe Village of Bellaire Downtown Development Authority has contracted with Crosshatch Art & Ecology to provide administrative and development support for the redevelopment of the Bellaire Community Hall. The contract is for one year, beginning March 1, 2020 and ending February 28, 2021. Payment includes $18,600, plus payment equators to 7.5% of each successful grant, not to exceed $3,000 per grant. The Village of Bellaire Downtown Development Authority has contracted with Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) to provide professional services for the Bellaire Community Hall capital campaign fundraising tracking. NLEA will manage, monitor and record all financial transactions received in fundraising efforts for the renovation of the Bellaire Community Hall. For their work, NLEA will be paid $200 per month plus expenses, through the completion of the project.
DDA DocumentsDDA Boundary MapDDA Development and Tax Increment Financing PlanDDA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan Exhibits DDA Agenda and Minutes Archive DDA Reports2019-2020 Proposed Budget, Approved February 6, 20192018-2019 Annual Report and Proposed Budget2017-2018 Annual Report
Although the Village of Bellaire website is frequently updated, it may not be the most current information available. Information contained within this site is intended for reference only and should be verified by contacting the village offices. This webpage last updated on March 17, 2021.