Public improvement efforts by Main Street Fort Dodge are partially funded by the Downtown Fort Dodge Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District. SSMID was created in 1982 and is renewed every 10 years; most recently in 2022. Here is a sample of the projects MSFD has implemented since inception: 
 

• Safety Cameras, especially in parking areas; $120,000

• 2021 Challenge Grant Awarded to 1109 Central Ave.; $75,000

• Pick It Up trash containers; $10,000

• The commission of a Downtown Streetscape Plan; $60,000

  • new design elements for alleyway improvements- in process

• Large Central Ave plantings; $3,200 annually and decorated seasonally by Pride in Community Appearance (PICA)

• Lunch on Central

• Fencing Grants; $2,500 annually

• Merry on Main/Small Business Saturday; $2,200 annually

• IGNITE Entrepreneurial Series; $2,000 

• Redesigned parking initiative; $2,200

• Downtown Country Jam Sponsor; $750 

• Building Design Assistance for two downtown properties:

  • Access Audio (500 1st Ave. S); Free- provided by Main Street Iowa

  • Dodge Graphix (419-429 1st Ave S); Free- provided by Main Street Iowa

  • Trolley Center (904-920 Central Ave); Free- provided by Main Street Iowa