FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Leaders of Downtown Fort Wayne filed a petition necessary to reauthorize its Economic Improvement District (EID) for another 10-year term. The filing of the petition marks a milestone in continuing the enhanced services and programs that have supported downtown’s growth for the past three decades.
“Downtown Fort Wayne provides vital services in our community and is a key partner in our ongoing Downtown revitalization efforts,” said Mayor Sharon Tucker. “The City of Fort Wayne is a strong supporter of Downtown Fort Wayne and values the partnership and collaboration between the two entities that’s positioning our city for current and future success as a fun, family-friendly, and safe community.”
Downtown Fort Wayne released the following:
With clear support from property owners within the district, the petition will now be formally submitted to the Fort Wayne City Clerk’s Office. From there, it will move to the Fort Wayne City Council for consideration and final approval.
First established in 1995 and reauthorized by property owners and the Fort Wayne City Council every 10 years since, the EID provides essential Downtown services, including public space maintenance, safety ambassador programming, small business support, placemaking, marketing, and event activation. The reauthorized EID will include an expanded district footprint and continue with the same assessment rate of 1.5 mills per $1,000 of Gross Assessed Value.
“The support we’ve received from property owners and our community partners speaks volumes about the value the EID brings to our urban core,” said Downtown Fort Wayne Interim President & CEO Bob Walters. “From Clean & Safe services to business activation and community events, the EID allows us to provide a level of service and investment that goes well beyond what the City alone can offer.”
Pending final approval from the Fort Wayne City Council later this summer, the reauthorized EID will go into effect in early 2026 and continue through 2035. For more information, please go to DowntownFortWayne.com
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