The objectives and purposes of the Commission shall be to advise and recommend to the City Council and City administration appropriate means to encourage, facilitate, and promote arts and culture in the City.
In each case where the assessed value is increased or any property added to the tax rolls by the board, the secretary of the board shall give notice to the owners thereof according to the last assessment roll.
The purpose of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is to encourage and assist developers who want to return property to productive use more quickly and at lower costs than before, while still protecting human resources.
The Development Area Citizens Council shall act as an advisory body to the authority and the City Council in the adoption of the development or tax increment financing plans.
The purpose of the Downtown Development Authority is to improve the Downtown District through effective planning and implementation of public improvement projects.
The Library Board shall be charged with the operation and development of rules of procedure and use, of the library, buildings, and grounds, subject to any contracts for joint operations with other library systems.
The Park and Recreation Board is responsible for improving, maintaining and supervising of parks and recreational facilities in the City, including the development of areas into park and other recreational facilities.
The purpose of the Zoning Board is to hear and decide appeals from the plan review, any order, requirements, permit, decision or determination made by the building inspector, zoning administrator or any other administrative official in enforcing the provisions of this charter.