Economic Development
The Economic Development department works with property owners and developers interested in positive growth and redevelopment opportunities. We work to maintain and enhance employment opportunities by retaining and creating jobs, as well as work to diversify and enhance the city's tax base.
If you are interested in what the City's Economic Development plans include. Please take a moment to peruse the documents below.
- Economic Development Action Plan (PDF)
- Central Business District Improvements - Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan (PDF)
- Central Business District Improvements - Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Appendix (PDF)
We anticipate questions, and welcome your email inquiries or telephone calls. Please let us know how we can be of further assistance to you.
Residential Incentive Program
The goal of the Owner Occupied Residential Incentive Program is to reduce the number of rental units in a target area of the city and encourage neighborhood stability by increasing the number of owner occupied properties. To learn more about the Residential Incentive Program and to learn if you qualify to receive money toward the purchase of your home, view our brochure.


