The powers of a DDA board are set out in MCL 125.1657. Under this law a DDA needs an action plan to spend the money. You can prepare an analysis of the economic changes occurring in the district and the impact of metropolitan growth on the district.
DDAs can be used for, but are not limited to, any of the following purposes:
• To provide a forum for its members on revitalization issues;
• To educate its members, the general public, State legislators and other public officials about the best tools for the improvement of the communities’
• To promote and encourage the implementation of effective, comprehensive legal and financing instruments to further such improvement;
• To study current legislation and develop new legislation strategies;
• To perform studies on the effectiveness of revitalization efforts;
• To assist member communities in interacting and networking with one another;
• To work cooperatively with other statewide agencies to further downtown development.
• In addition to the some of the general goals noted above, The DDA can build or renovate buildings in the district, and enter into contracts to aid in the economic development of the district. The board may also develop long range plans to halt property value deterioration or focus on the identity, infrastructure, transportation, housing, community services, and sustainability, of their particular downtown. Of course, the goals of each DDA should be tailored to the needs of that particular community.