Downtown Services Agreement with DDP
Summary
The Partnership reported $14 million completed, $68 million in the pipeline, 85% locally owned businesses, and a push to bring the SMID improvement-district model to west Davenport — something Aldermen Vasquez and Gripp want to see happen.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$434 million taxable value downtown; $68 million in development in the pipeline.
Downtown businesses, property owners and visitors; west-side neighborhoods if the model spreads.
Taxpayers who question whether a non-bidded contract delivers the best price.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 22, 2026
The Partnership reported $14 million completed, $68 million in the pipeline, 85% locally owned businesses, and a push to bring the SMID improvement-district model to west Davenport — something Aldermen Vasquez and Gripp want to see happen.
City Council - May 27, 2026
The city pays the Downtown Davenport Partnership up to $282,000 a year for downtown cleaning services, and a resident pushed back on the cost and the lack of competitive bidding. The council shortened the deal to one year and will test the market.
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