Summary
About $2.7 million in city property taxes is captured by the DDA and other TIF districts instead of flowing to the general fund, though roughly $850,000 returns via service agreements including two new downtown police officers.
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.7 million of city property taxes captured; about $850,000 flows back through service agreements.
Downtown businesses, property owners, and visitors benefiting from sidewalks, lighting, restrooms, and dedicated policing.
The general fund forgoes that revenue, tightening the citywide budget.
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