[Code 1975, § 2-212]
The Biddeford Downtown Development Commission is hereby established.
[Code 1975, § 2-210]
Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Commission," as used in
this division, shall mean the Biddeford Downtown Development Commission.
[Code 1975, § 2-213; Ord. No. 99.69, 8-17-1999; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No.
2013.13]
(a) The Commission shall consist of 9 members, referred to in this division
as "Commissioners." Such Commissioners shall be nominated by the Mayor
and confirmed by the City Council.
[Amended 3-21-2017 by Ord. No. 2017.21]
(b) Commissioners shall serve for three-year terms. The terms of each
Commissioner shall be staggered so that no more than three Commissioners'
terms shall expire in the same year. Any Commissioner appointed to
fill a vacancy for which more than half of the unexpired term remains
shall be deemed to have served one full term.
[Amended 5-7-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019.49]
(c) A Commissioner shall automatically be removed from office in the
event that he or she no longer is a resident of the City of Biddeford
or is absent for three consecutive regular meetings without being
excused by the Chair.
[Code 1975, § 2-211; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.13; 5-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.49; 6-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.57]
It shall be the function of the Downtown Development Commission
to:
(1) Encourage and promote the expansion and development of existing commercial
firms downtown and to promote and encourage the location of new commercial
firms downtown.
(2) Review downtown ordinances and recommend revisions to the Policy
Committee.
(3) Serve as coordinator for such boards, merchant groups, commissions
and City departments as shall be established from time to time to
provide analysis and make policy recommendations to City Council and
other City committees, commissions and boards, relating, but not limited
to, downtown land use, landscape, streetscape and to promote and implement
downtown beautification and cleanup projects if needed, generally,
to enhance downtown as a desirable place to live, work or visit.
(4) Promote downtown Biddeford as a destination for visitors, including,
but not limited to, emphasis upon the arts, history and cultural sectors,
especially by cultivating a diverse downtown environment.
(5) Develop
new policies to support the function and purpose of the Downtown Development
Commission, for consideration by the Policy Committee and City Council.
(6) Perform such other functions as may be required or delegated by the
Mayor or City Council.
[Code 1975, § 2-214]
Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled for the remainder
of the term in the same manner as original appointments are made.
[Code 1975, § 2-215; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.13; 5-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.49]
A simple majority of Commissioners shall constitute a quorum.
[Code 1975, § 2-216; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.13; 5-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.49]
The Commission shall act by majority vote of those present and
voting.
[Code 1975, § 2-217; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.13]
The Commission shall hold a meeting at the beginning of each
calendar year for the purpose of electing a Chair. The Chair shall
not vote except to break a tie.
[Code 1975, § 2-218; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.13; 5-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.49]
The management of the Commission shall be vested in the Commissioners appointed and confirmed in accordance with Section
2-253. The Commission shall be staffed by the Director of Planning and Development or designee.
[Code 1975, § 2-221]
The day-to-day operation and administration of the Commission
shall be under the supervision of a Director.
[Code 1975, § 2-222; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.13]
Annually, the Commission Chair shall, on or before January 1
of each year, submit a budget for the ensuing year and submit reports
as requested to the Commission and Council.
[Code 1975, § 2-224]
The Commission may from time to time establish subcommittees
composed of such persons as the Commission shall desire to provide
advice and counsel on downtown matters.
[Code 1975, § 2-225]
The Council may assign additional powers and duties to the Commission
as it deems necessary.
[Code 1975, § 2-226; amended 5-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.49]
The Council may from time to time designate the Commission to
serve as agent for the City in matters relating to other cities and
towns, persons or corporations.
[Code 1975, § 2-227; amended 3-21-2013 by Ord. No.
2013.13]
All Commission expenditures shall comply with the City procurement
policies established in the City Code of Ordinances, Procurement,
Sec. 2-331 et seq.