MDDA Contracts

General Contracts

Aramark Service Agreement: Contract for floor mat cleaning and maintenance.

ATM Lease: Contract with Boricua Processing for ATM contract at Marquette Commons.

Billboard Contract: Lamar – Advertising Contract for billboards in the area.

Charging Station Agreement:

  • 2017 Charging Station Agreement- Charge Point, Inc.  Contract for an electric vehicle charging station, located in the lower level of the Bluff St. Ramp in Downtown Marquette.

Charging Station Agreement:

  • 2023 Charging Station Agreement- Superior Watershed Partnership.  Contract for electric vehicle charging stations, located in the Lakeshore Lot and lower level of the Commons Lot in Downtown Marquette.

Payment Processing With Heartland Payment Systems:

City of Marquette Downtown Plan:

  • 2019 Downtown Plan- Contract with SmithGroup for the creation of a Downtown Plan for Marquette.

MEDC Facade Restoration Initiative Grant Agreement:

MEDC Match on Main Grant Agreement

  • 2024 MEDC Match on Main Grant- Agreement between MEDC and Marquette DDA for Match on Main Grant for Bodega.

  • 2023 MEDC Match on Main Grant- Agreement between MEDC and Marquette DDA for Match on Main Grant for Velodrome Coffee Co.

  • 2023 MEDC Match on Main Grant- Agreement between MEDC and Marquette DDA for Match on Main Grant for Great Northern Title.

  • 2022 MEDC Match on Main Grant- Agreement between MEDC and Marquette DDA for Math on Main Grant for Peace Pie Co.

  • 2022 MEDC Match on Main Grant- Agreement between MEDC and Marquette DDA for Math on Main Grant for Superior Culture.

  • 2022 MEDC Match on Main Grant- Agreement between MEDC and Marquette DDA for Match on Main Grant for Ore Dock Brewing Company.

  • MEDC Match on Main Grant- Agreement between MEDC and Marquette DDA for Match on Main Grant for Great Northern Title.

MACC and MDDA Grant Agreement for Arts Services: Agreement that the MDDA has matched MACC’s contribution to the CREOS project.

Bluff Street Ramp Construction Agreements:

Brownfield Interlocal Agreements:

Marquette Commons Rental Agreements:

Marquette DDA Property leases:

  • 2024-25 Maintenance Garage Lease - Mark Curran Rentals- Lease for use of garage on S. Fifth St. for downtown maintenance and storage purposes.

  • 2023-24 Maintenance Garage Lease - Mark Curran Rentals- Lease for use of garage on S. Fifth St. for downtown maintenance and storage purposes.

  • 2022-2023 Maintenance Garage Lease- Mark Curran Rentals- Lease for use of garage on S. Fifth St. for downtown maintenance and storage purposes.

  • 2020-2021 Maintenance Garage Lease- Mark Curran Rentals– Lease for use of garage on S. Fifth St. for downtown maintenance and storage purposes.

  • 2023-2026 Office Lease- C. Pesola, LLC– Agreement with C. Pesola for lease of office space for MDDA at 337 W. Washington St.

  • 2018-2023 Office Lease- C. Pesola, LLC– Agreement with C. Pesola for lease of office space for MDDA at 337 W. Washington St.

  • 2020 Land Use Agreement with Superiorland Inc.- Agreement with Superiorland Inc. to lease corner of the property at 301 W. Fair Ave. to install gateway signage.


MEDC Match on Main COVID 19 Response Program:

Meter Purchase Agreement with IPS:

  • Meter Purchase Agreement- IPS Group, Inc. – Agreement with IPS for purchase and use of wireless/cellular-enabled meters in Downtown Marquette X

Marquette DDA/City of Marquette Operating and Maintenance Contract: City of Marquette, Michigan– Contract with City of Marquette, MI outlining duties fulfilled by either MDDA or City of Marquette in regards to operation and maintenance of Downtown Marquette.

  • Operating and Maintenance Contract 2023

  • Operating and Maintenance Contract 2018

  • RENEWAL 2018

Marquette DDA/City of Marquette Fuel Depot Agreement : City of Marquette, Michigan– Contract with City of Marquette, MI to provide MDDA access to the Municipal Service Center Fuel Depot.

  • Fuel Depot Agreement 2023

Digital Parking Permits:

Pay Station Trial Contract:

  • 2020 Pay station Trial Contract: This is a contract between the DDA and T2 Systems for a 45-day trial period of a Luke II pay station.

Pay Station Contract Order: This is a contract between the DDA and T2 Systems.

  • Pay Station Contract 33 pay stations 2022

  • Pay Station Contract 4 pay stations 2021

Payroll Contract with Chesla & Associates (formerly Cowell LaPointe CPAs) :

  • Payroll Contract 2024

  • Payroll Contract 2023

  • Payroll Contract 2022

  • Payroll Contract 2021

  • Payroll Contract 2020

Peninsula Fiber Network Agreement:

Snow Removal Contracts: Snow Removal Contract for snow removal from MDDA-managed lots in Downtown Marquette.

Spinway Rental Agreement: Agreement with SpinwayMQT, LLC to lease parcel for bike rental.

  • Rental Agreement 2023

  • Rental Agreement 2022

  • Rental Agreement 2021

Stericycle Rental Agreement: Agreement with Stericycle Inc and the MDDA

Third Street TIF Planning Project:

Range Telecommunications Alarm Agreement:

Pathways Parking Agreement:

  • 2024-2025 Pathways Parking Agreement- Allows Pathways use of the Marquette Commons 12 times a year in exchange for use of their parking lot during the Saturday Farmers Market.

  • 2022-2023 Pathways Parking Agreement- Allows Pathways use of the Marquette Commons 12 times a year in exchange for use of their parking lot during the Saturday Farmers Market.

Sourcewell Agreement:

Xero Lease Agreement: Agreement with Xerox for MDDA office use.


MDDA Sponsorship

Summer Event Sponsorship

Winter Event Sponsorship


Event-Related Contracts

Blueberry Festival Tent Rental:

Blueberry Festival Stage Rental:

Blueberry Festival Business Registration: Registration form for Downtown Businesses.

Blueberry Festival Vendor Registration: Registration Form for Vendors.

Classic Cars on Third: Contract with Double Trouble DJs for tent rental, PA equipment.

Classic Cars on Third: Sponsorship information and registration.

Downtown Day Out (Formerly Ladies Night Out): Participating business registration.

  • Registration 2024

  • Registration 2023

  • Registration 2022

  • Registration 2021

  • (2020 Canceled due to COVID-19)

  • Registration 2019

Noquemanon Ski Marathon: Participating restaurant registration.

  • Registration 2023

  • Registration 2022

  • (2021 Canceled due to COVID-19)

  • Registration 2020

Restaurant Week: Participating restaurant registration.

  • Registration 2024

  • Registration 2023

  • Registration 2022

  • Registration 2021

  • Registration Fall 2020

  • Registration Spring 2020

Winter Snow Fun Holiday Parade: Float registration form.

  • Registration 2024

  • Registration 2023

  • Registration 2022

  • Registration 2021

  • (2020 Canceled due to COVID-19)

  • Registration 2019


Farmers Market Related Contracts

Marketspread Agreement: Agreement between the Marquette DDA and Farmspread, for use of the Market Management Software program services.

Local Food Marketplace Agreement: Agreement between the Marquette DDA and Local Food Marketplace, to use the Local Food Marketplace Software Program to Implement an online Farmers Market sales platform.

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market Vendors Application: For interested seasonal and daily vendors for the Saturday Morning Market, Wednesday Evening Market, Late Fall Market, and Holiday Market.

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market Vendor Application

Downtown Thanksgiving Market Vendor Application: Applications for Vendors specific to the Thanksgiving Market.

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market Vendor Application

Downtown Yule Market: Application for Vendors specific to the Yule Market.

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market Vendor Application

SNAP Manual Voucher Request: Agreement with USDA to accept and distribute SNAP benefits for market season.

SNAP/EBT Agreement - Downtown Farmers Market and Vendors: An agreement with the Downtown Farmers Market and Vendors selling qualified goods to comply with all rules stated in the document.

Food as Medicine Agreement between Market Manager and Farmer: An agreement with the Downtown Farmers Market, Vendors selling qualified goods, and UPCAP to comply with all rules stated in the document.

Fresh Food Access Agreement between UPCAP and Producer/Farmer: An agreement between the Downtown Farmers Market, Vendors selling qualified goods, and UPCAP to comply with all rules stated in the document.

Double Up Food Bucks Grant Agreement: Agreement with Fair Foods Network to accept and distribute Double Up Food Bucks for 2020 market season.

  • Double Up Food Bucks Grant Agreement 2023

WIC MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING : Agreement with DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES to accept WIC benefits for market season.