Tax Increment Finance Authority (Monroe North TIFA)

The Monroe North Tax Increment Financing Authority (TIFA) is a funding tool Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. administers to help catalyze public and private investment in the Monroe North district. Funds go to support real private property improvements, build streets and public infrastructure, as well as maintain and expand parks and other public amenities.

Established by the City Commission in 1985 under state law, the Monroe North TIFA's principal source of funding revenue generated by increasing property values within the MNTIFA district. City Commission annually approves the budget. A 9-member Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor with concurrence from the City Commission governs the Monroe North TIFA. The Board meets quarterly.

Board Members

  1. James Baldwin

    James Baldwin Consulting

  2. Shaun Biel, Chair

    Advantage Commercial Real Estate

  3. Mayor David LaGrand

    City of Grand Rapids

  4. Richard A. Winn

    AHC Hospitality

  5. Scott Holzwarth

    Corewell Health

  6. Michael Drabek

    Mavrck + Later

  7. Celeste McIntyre

    Corewell Health

  8. Mark Brieve

    Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  9. Sarah Andro

    Mayoral Appointee

  10. Diedre Deering

    Literacy Center of West Michigan

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

View Past Meetings
  1. Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority Board Meeting – Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc (29 Pearl St NW Suite 1, Grand Rapids MI 49503)
  2. Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority Board Meeting – Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc (29 Pearl St NW Suite 1, Grand Rapids MI 49503)

Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

The MNTIFA Board on April 15, 2025 recommended its Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to City Commission, which approved the proposal in May 2025. The 2026 Fiscal Year runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

Financial Audits

All financial audits are conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States of America.

Annual Report to State of Michigan

The format of this report is presented consistent with state reporting standards.

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