HomeMy WebLinkAboutIDB-TIF Information and Links.docxDOWNTOWN BOZEMAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD/TAX INCREMENT FINANCE (IDB/TIF)
This Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Downtown Partnership Office at 224 East Main Street.
This Board currently has one vacancy.
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Mission Statement: The downtown Bozeman TIF will foster an economically thriving district that: 1) attracts investment; 2) stabilizes and strengthens the tax base; and 3) supports the
vitality and diversity of the Gallatin Valley as its social and cultural center.
TIF Mandate: The TIF board is responsible for the implementation of the Downtown Bozeman Urban Renewal Plan. The guiding principles of the 1995 Urban Renewal Plan include: 1. Strengthen
downtown's economic vitality 2. "Community Partnership" is fundamental to downtown's success 3. Improve safety, security and health of the district 4. Downtown's accessibility shall
be improved 5. Downtown's diversity shall be facilitated 6. The cost of projects and programs shall be weighed against their benefits 7. Downtown shall become more user friendly 8. The
image of downtown shall be continuously improved 9. Cultural activities shall be nurtured and expanded downtown
The Downtown Bozeman Improvement District Board (IDB/TIF) was created under the Urban Renewal Plan, which was adopted by the Commission under Ordinance No. 1409 on November 20, 1995.
The IDB Board is comprised of five voting members who shall have a demonstrated interest in downtown Bozeman, and two non-voting members. The Mayor shall appoint the members, with
the advice and consent of the City Commission. In accordance with Section 7-15-4234, M.C.A., members shall serve staggered four-year terms.
The voting members shall be residents of the city, and a majority of the voting members shall not hold any other public office under the municipality.
Non-voting members must possess a demonstrated interest in downtown Bozeman and may represent a specified list of organizations which include, but are not limited to, the Parking Commission,
Chamber of Commerce,
MSU/Museum of the Rockies, Gallatin Development Corporation, Bozeman School District, City of Bozeman, Gallatin County and the Downtown Bozeman Association. Non-voting members need
not be city residents. This Board is administrative.
Members: Barbara Bear (voting) - expires - 06-30-11 Thail Davis (voting) - expires - 06-30-12 Vonda Laird (voting) - expires - 06-30-12 Peter Bertelsen (voting) - expires
- 06-30-10 Robert Lashaway (voting) - expires - 06-30-10 Bill Stoddart (non-voting) - expires - 06-30-12 Vacancy (non-voting) - expires - 06-30-13 City Commissioner
Liaison: Eric Bryson
There is currently one vacancy.