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Jun. 16, 2010 · 3:42 a.m.
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Ford plant granted tax exemption by township
May. 24, 2010 · 5:44 p.m.
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The DTDDA met last week to discuss the director position, both financially and for performance.
Board reviews finances, performance
Apr. 29, 2009 · 2:46 a.m.
It is estimated the Depot Town Downtown Development Authority would pay about $23,000 more from its 2009-10 budget if it hired its own part-time director.
The DTDDA budget was approved at its regular meeting last Thursday. The board is considering its options as the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority looks at hiring its own full-time director.
Director Brian Vosburg currently shares his time between the DTDDA, 25 percent, and the YDDA, 75 percent. However, as the YDDA considers a full-time director required for “select level” status as part of the Michigan Main Street Program, Depot Town is weighing its options.
It was suggested at the meeting, Vosburg’s plate is too full as it is now. Façade grant submissions by the YDDA and DTDDA were automatically rejected earlier this month due to late submissions.
Vosburg electronically submitted applications, totaling approximately $900,000 worth of improvements to five buildings in Depot Town and one in Downtown approximately 10 minutes late making them ineligible for review.
Mayor Paul Schreiber said the DTDDA should be considering a part-time position and finding help for Vosburg who may be “falling behind” on things.
“Really it’s the job of the executive director and I think we need to take this into account,” Schreiber said. “We have to ensure these things don’t happen.”
However, Schreiber also pointed out the fact that in addition to putting the grant applications through, Vosburg has been preparing budgets for both DDAs. He said there will be a lot more to handle in the future with possible development on Water Street and the light commuter line stopping in Depot Town next year.
“There’s way more work than one person, or at least one full time employee, can handle,” Schreiber said referring to Vosburg’s shared position.
Costs associated with a part-time director include a part-time salary estimated at $20,000, as well as rent, legal services and office related expenses
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