Redevelopment Commission OKs TIF spending to bring Orchard Drive up to code

Nov 17, 2025

The Covington Redevelopment Commission approved using TIF funds to bring Orchard Drive to 13th Street to code; the plan will be included in the Gateway filing due Dec. 1, 2025. The motion passed 4-0.

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The Covington Redevelopment Commission voted to authorize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for improvements to Orchard Drive, moving to bring the roadway up to code through 13th Street. President Brad Smith called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.; Councilmember Paula Copenhaver made the motion to allow the monies to be spent on the Orchard Drive work and Todd Hegg seconded. The motion carried 4-0.

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