Summary
The council took the first step toward an EIFD that could capture up to $90 million in future property tax growth along major corridors for infrastructure, parks, and affordable housing — with no new taxes and no eminent domain. Some residents feared it echoes the old redevelopment agency and eminent domain fights.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
No new taxes — but a quarter to half of future property tax growth in the 230-acre boundary would be earmarked instead of flowing to the general fund.
The whole city could gain funded infrastructure, parks, and housing near transit, plus better odds on state grants.
Property owners in the boundary fear tax-adjacent overreach; skeptics worry general fund flexibility is reduced long-term.
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City Council - Jun 24, 2026
The council took the first step toward an EIFD that could capture up to $90 million in future property tax growth along major corridors for infrastructure, parks, and affordable housing — with no new taxes and no eminent domain. Some residents feared it echoes the old redevelopment agency and eminent domain fights.
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