Downtown Development Authority (DDA)***REVISED AGNEDA*** Wednesday, September 09, 2026 05:00 PM Chamber of Buchanan City Hall - 302 N Redbud Trail, Buchanan MI

THE Downtown Development Authority OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN, in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a regular meeting to be held in the Chamber of City Hall.

* Comments may be submitted in writing at least 4 hours in advance to the City Clerk at Clerk@cityofbuchanan.com

I.Call to Order

II.Pledge of Allegiance

III.Roll Call

IV.Approve Agenda

V.Public Comments - Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

VI.Approve Minutes

1. A.Minutes- Consider the Regular Meeting Minutes from August 12, 2026.

• 2026-08-12 DDA Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)

VII.Unfinished Business

1. A.Downtown Christmas Decorations- Establish a budget for Downtown Christmas Decorations.

• DDA Holiday Decorations.pdf (0.19 MB)

2. B.Marketing/CGA- Discuss and consider proposed marketing budget and interest in CGA for staff direction to engage with the structuring plan for board consideration. 

• DDA Marketing and CGA Memo.pdf (0.20 MB)

3. C.Harvest Fest/Chili Walk Update

VIII.New Business

1. A.Authorization for Bidding at Upcoming Sheriff’s Sale – 205 E. Front Street- Consider authorization for the City Manager to bid on behalf of the Buchanan Downtown Development Authority at the upcoming Sheriff’s Sale for the property located at 205 E. Front Street, subject to any maximum bid amount and conditions established by the DDA.

• 205 East Front Street Memo.pdf (0.20 MB)

2. B.Finance Reports- Consider accepting the finance reports and expenditures.

• DDA Expenditures - 9.9.26 updated.pdf (0.90 MB)
• R&E 8.31.26.pdf (0.04 MB)

IX.Communications

1. A.Farmers Market Communication- Vendor List

• doc00420920260903111323.pdf (1.32 MB)

X.Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

XI.Staff/Committee Comments

XII.Adjournment