[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.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-260, Nomination of Director, as amended, and former Section 2-261, Director to perform assigned duties, were repealed 3-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.13.
[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.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-264, Director, Chairman to execute contracts and agreements, was repealed 6-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.57. This ordinance also redesignated former Sections 2-265 through 2-280 as Sections 2-264 through 2-280, respectively.
[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.