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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
CITY OF GRAYLING
CRAWFORD COUNTY, MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ORDINANCE AND CREATION OF A
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, Act 57 of the Michigan Public Acts of 2018, that the City of Grayling City Council shall hold a Public Hearing on MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM at Grayling City Hall, 1020 City Boulevard, Grayling, MI 49738.
The purpose of the public hearing is to hear and consider public comments on the Amended Downtown Development Authority Ordinance and the Proposed Downtown Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan (The Plan), prior to City Council approval. The purpose of the amended city ordinance (Chapter 12, Article II) is to expand the Downtown Development Authority area, create a Development Plan and create a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan. The Development Plan provides a list of projects to strengthen the economic vitality, design, organization, and promotion of downtown Grayling. The TIF Plan provides a funding strategy to implement the Development Plan. The proposed plans are a result of the community engagement process during this 9-month project. All aspects of the Plan will be open for discussion at the public hearing.
In general, the proposed Development Area north and south boundaries span from M-72 W / Lake St. to Huron and State St. The east and west boundaries span as wide as Spruce St. to the Ideal Transmission & Auto property. Most of the east and west boundaries are between M-72 E / James St. and the railroad tracks. A segment of the Au Sable River flows through the DDA District.
The proposed Plan (including maps, legal description and action table) will be available for the public to review both online and in person at City Hall beginning April 29, 2024. The Plan will be posted on the City’s website and is also located at the project website: https://bit.ly/3JxDb2J.
At the public hearing, interested parties desiring to address City Council regarding the Plan shall have an opportunity to be heard. Written comments on this matter will be accepted at the City Clerk’s office by email to clerk@cityofgrayling.org or at the City Clerk’s office, at least three days in advance to the hearing.
Crawford County Avalanche Publication Dates: May 2, 2024 and May 16, 2024
Erich Podjaske
City Manager, City of Grayling
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided upon advance notice by contacting the City of Grayling in writing or calling the following: 989-348-2131 ext 106. Requests for such assistance must be made to the Clerk at least three (3) days in advance of the hearing.