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STEP 3: Create a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) By State statute, every city in Georgia has the authorization to create a downtown development authority by city council action. All that is required is a resolution from council to declare the need for the authority, appoint authority members and establish reasonable downtown development boundaries to activate the authority. Downtown Quitman needs a lead organization to run the downtown efforts. Setting up a Downtown Development Authority can prove to be the best tool for managing your downtown’s revitalizing efforts. The Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA’s) purpose is to revitalize and redevelop the downtown’s central business district. The DDA is a tool to develop and promote for the public good and general welfare trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities as well as promote the general welfare of this state by creating a climate favorable to the location of new industry, trade and commerce. The Powers of a DDA are: Make & execute contracts and other agreements To purchase and own property Finance projects: by loan, grant, lease or otherwise and by using revenue bonds or other obligations of authority To borrow money Apply for/receive government monies Receive and use city tax monies Employ an Executive Director Exercise any power of public or private corporations under state law To Sue/be Sued Please see the document “Steps for Creating a Downtown Development Authority” and “Updated DDA Law” for details regarding DDA’s. Once the DDA is created, the board members must attend 8 hours of certified training either through GMA or through a Private Consultant – please contact the Office of Downtown Development for information ato (404) 679-3101. 54
Step 4: Use Available Downtown Tools – Financing Programs (page 41 of The Heritage Tourism Guide Book – Develop Financing) • Looking for ideas regarding funding for setting-up a downtown managed program, please review the document “GA Network Salary Benefits and Funding Results”. Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DDRLF) • The DDRLF is designed d to assist non-entitlement t cities and counties (
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Page 9 and 10: Product Development Douglasville Pe
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Page 17 and 18: Recommendations for Quitman/Brooks
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Page 23 and 24: Historic Preservation Georgia State
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Page 27 and 28: Historic Preservation Brooks County
Page 29 and 30: Quitman: the classic railroad town
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Page 33 and 34: Cultural Tourism Quitman qualities
Page 35 and 36: Spirit of Brooks County Tourism bor
Page 37 and 38: Spirit of Brooks County Cultural To
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Page 53: The Manager’s role (continued)
Page 57 and 58: Community Improvement District (CID
Page 59 and 60: Georgia Dream Homeownership Program
Page 61 and 62: Georgia’s Successful Downtown Red
Page 63 and 64: Step 6 cont’d - Investigate Upper
Page 65 and 66: Quitman/Brooks County Tourism Marke
Page 67 and 68: Marketing Promotional Publications
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Page 75 and 76: The Tourism Resource Team • Bruce
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Page 81: CONCLUSION Quitman’s heritage is
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