Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright/Ron Shaver/Emily Vincent
Subject: Consideration of Resolution No. 19-1069 adopting the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of Resolution No. 19-1069 adopting the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy. .
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Summary:
The City reviews its Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy every other year. This review is made to ensure that the TIF policy is keeping in line with the City Council’s economic development goals as well as market trends. The proposed policy modifications include the following;
• Adding a Community Benefit Component to the policy that requires the owner of a property receiving an incentive to (1) at all times be a dues-paying member in good standing with both the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and the Olathe Economic Development Council and (2) make an annual donation to the Olathe Community Fund in an amount to be determined in the sole discretion of the owner, but no less than $3,000 annually.
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Financial Impact:
None
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Action Needed:
Approve Resolution No. 19-1069 adopting the City’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy.
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Attachment(s):
Attachment A: Resolution No. 19-1069 TIF Policy