Downtown Development Commission

The Downtown Development Commission is a thirteen-member Commission composed of not less than nine members from among those property owners and businesses which are located within the Primary Benefit Districts within the Special Taxing District, not less than three members from among those property owners and businesses located in the Secondary Benefit District within the Special Taxing District, and the additional member appointed from among the general population of the City.  Said additional member must be a resident of the City of Cumberland and may be a property owner within the Special Taxing District.

This Commission shall prepare and recommend to the Mayor and City Council of Cumberland a comprehensive plan for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Cumberland Mall; prepare and recommend changes in the plan, or any part thereof; recommend policy rules and regulations for orderly development, operation, use, maintenance, and regulation of the Cumberland Mall; conduct studies and submit reports containing specific recommendations with regard to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, parking, and special activities and events with the Cumberland Center City; seek the advice, counsel and active participation of City officials; arrange and conduct relative publicity; prepare an annual budget; prepare and submit to the Mayor and City Council a report of finances and administrative activities at the end of the fiscal year.