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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14-16, TIRZ AmendmentsTAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)/ SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) FUNDING STRATEGY •Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code (TIF Act) allows for costs associated with operating project facilities in the reinvestment zone. •Each TIF contains one GCISD project facility •TIF 1 (Grapevine Mills) –Mustang-Panther Stadium •TIF 2 (Gaylord) –Grapevine Middle School •Operating expenses at eligible facilities will be paid with TIF funds. •Payment of eligible operating expenses allows GCISD funds to be repurposed to pay full SRO expenses. •TIF funds to be used are GCISD’s money. •Funds SROs through at least 2031 based on current projections. Amend TIF Boards (1/16) Confirm GCISD selection to TIF #2 (2/6) Amend Project & Financing Plans (2/20) Approve agreement for TIFs to repay eligible GCISD costs (3/5) TIFs pay eligible GCISD costs, freeing funds to pay for SROs (ongoing)Next Steps ITEMS 14, 15, AND 16 •Item 14 –Authorizes a professional services agreement with David Petit Economic Development to update and amend the Project and Financing Plans for TIFs #1 and #2. •Items 15 and 16 –Amends the composition of the TIF #1 (Grapevine Mills) and TIF #2 (Gaylord) boards limiting representatives to participating taxing entities. Previously, all taxing entities held seats on both TIF boards, regardless of participation.