Item Coversheet

10.A.


Shakopee City Council
October 3, 2017


FROM:Michael Kerski, Director of Planning & Development
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Overview of tax increment financing and how it has been used in Shakopee.
Policy/Action Requested:
Discussion on Tax Increment in Shakopee
Recommendation:
Discussion:

Shakopee has used tax increment financing since the 1970s for economic development, redevelopment and infrastructure.  Staff will provide an overview and Tom Denaway from Springsted will also be available at the meeting to answer questions.  Springsted is the city's TIF consultant and runs financial models for the city and has also worked on most of our TIF agreements.

 

Also are attached are two informational pieces prepared by the State on TIF.

Budget Impact:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Presentation
House TIF memo
State explanation of TIF