Tax Increment Finance Authority (Monroe North TIFA)
The Monroe North Tax Increment Financing Authority (TIFA) is a funding tool Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. administers to help catalyze public and private investment in the Monroe North neighborhood. Funds go to support real private property improvements, build streets and public infrastructure, as well as maintain and expand parks and other public amenities.
Established by the City Commission in 1985 under state law, the Monroe North TIFA's principal source of funding revenue generated by increasing property values within the MNTIFA district. City Commission annually approves the budget. A 9-member Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor with concurrence from the City Commission governs the Monroe North TIFA. The Board meets quarterly.
Board Members
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Shaun Biel, Chair
Spectrum Health
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Mayor Rosalynn Bliss
City of Grand Rapids
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Elianna Bootzin
Neighbors of Belknap Lookout
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Diedre Deering
West Michigan Literacy Center
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Kayem Dunn
Organizational Development Consultant
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Jane Gietzen
Spectrum Health
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Mark Roys
WSB Properties LLC
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Jim Talen
Kent County Commissioner
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Richard Winn
AHC+ Hospitality
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James Baldwin
James Baldwin Consulting
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
The Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority Board on April 8, 2020 recommended the TIFA's Fiscal Year 2021 budget for City Commission approval. The 2021 fiscal year runs from July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021. The City Commission authorized the budget on April 28, 2020.
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
The Board on May 12, 2021 adopted the TIFA's Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The City Commission approved the budget on May 11, 2012. The 2022 Fiscal Year runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Financial Audits
All financial audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States of America.
Annual Report to State of Michigan
The format of this report is presented consistent with state reporting standards.
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