Downtown Adrian DDA board approves new website contract, budget amendments and 60‑day extension for interim director

The Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA board voted unanimously May 13 to authorize a new DDA subsite through Revise LLC, approve routine budget amendments for the fiscal year and extend the interim director's employment agreement by 60 days.

The board approved the Revise LLC agreement after staff described the project as a subsite integrated into the City of Adrian's redesign that will meet WCAG 2.1 Level A accessibility standards and retain downtownadrian.com branding. The total project cost is $9,750, of which a $7,500 donation from the Farbor Foundation (Pat Farbor) covers the upfront payment; the DDA will be responsible for the remaining $2,250 due in January 2027 and an annual maintenance fee of $2,000 beginning in 2028.

The decision follows discussion about accessibility, savings from consolidating platforms, and content responsibilities. "We're going to get a way better deal because the city is already going through their redesign with this company," the Interim Main Street Director Kate Denu said while outlining the proposal.

On the budget amendments, staff and City Finance Director Nathan Owen described the package as routine housekeeping to align line items with actual revenues and expenditures for third-quarter reporting and to reduce the likelihood of audit flags. The board approved the amendments by roll call after a short discussion about cadence; staff said such amendments are expected periodically and often on a quarterly basis.

For personnel continuity, the board voted to extend the interim director employment agreement for an additional 60 days, moving the contract end date to July 23, 2026. The extension maintains the current terms and is intended to provide time for the board to complete a formal review and the transition process.

All three measures passed on recorded roll-call votes. The board chair said the change to recorded roll calls for board actions is intended to create a fuller public record going forward.

The board also received routine reports from committees and staff, including updates on downtown banners, a façade reimbursement grant available through May 29, a pending mural call for artists once building-owner agreements are signed, and a farmers market opening on May 16 at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned after committee reports and public comment.