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Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority works to improve the downtown area in Rifle. It was formed in 1982 by a vote of property owners and residents within the DDA boundaries. The DDA is funded by property taxes imposed upon the properties within the DDA district. Financial donations are also accepted.


Meetings
The DDA meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 a.m. in the 2nd-floor Mamm Peak conference room of City Hall at 202 Railroad Avenue. 

Board of Directors
The DDA is governed by a Board of up to 11 Directors, who are appointed by the Rifle City Council for 4-year terms. Current Board Members are:
  • Larry Stewart, President
  • Jacquelyn Johnson, Vice President
  • Alicia Gresley (Council Representative)
  • Ed Arnold
  • Adam Whitt
  • Raquel Mendizebel
  • Amy Tonozzi
Storefront Improvement Program:

The DDA recognizes the important role the downtown community plays in the public’s overall impression of the City’s historic value and overall vibrancy of a community. Improved conditions of a building façade can help eliminate blight and promote a healthy business environment as well as promote the unique character of the downtown. 

A reimbursement of $200 per 25 linear feet of storefront will be reimbursed to the property owner upon proof of paint or stain receipts. Read the program details (PDF) online. 

Additional DDA Documents:

  1. DDA Boundary Map
  2. DDA Definition
  3. DDA Notice of Special Election 1982
  4. DDA Sign Code Voluntary Guidelines
  5. DDA Storefront Improvement Program
  6. Historic Core Excerpt from Rifle Comprehensive Plan