Downtown Development Authority

Created in 1981, the Downtown Development Authority uses tax increment financing to stimulate redevelopment in the central business district. The Authority focuses on projects that have benefit for the entire community. It uses its financial resources to directly leverage private investment.

Meeting Schedule and Information

Second Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m.

Meeting Location: Rocky Mountain Innosphere, 320 E. Vine Dr.
(Please confirm meeting location and attendance options based on the posted agenda.)

This Board is allowed to hold meetings remotely via Zoom.

View information on upcoming meetings here.

Duties

Downtown Development Authority is quasi-autonomous, has certain powers and duties granted to it by Colorado Statute, has authority to levy a property tax up to 5 mills for its operations and has the ability to issue tax increment bonds to provide public services within its boundaries.

Recommended Qualifications

Must be a landowner, resident or business tenant within the boundaries of the Authority and have an interest in the revitalization and rejuvenation of Downtown Fort Collins as the hub of community activity.

Time Commitment

8 hours per month

Miscellaneous Info

Upcoming Meetings

Please confirm meeting location and participation options (in-person, hybrid, etc.) by viewing the posted agenda.

 

  

For information about Boards and Commissions, contact boardsandcommissions@fortcollins.gov.

Current Members and Term Expiration Dates

June 30, 2026

  • Cheryl Zimlich, Randy Shortridge, Sam Coutts

Council Liaison(s): Susan Gutowsky, Emily Francis (Alertnate)

Staff Liaison(s): Krista Knott

Contact the Downtown Development Authority for assistance.

Upcoming Meeting Documents

Click the link below to view upcoming meeting minutes, records and documents.

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Archived Documents

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