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Jill Simpson, Film and Creative Industries office representative, told trustees the project is an adaptation of a New York Times best-selling novel by Karen Kingsbury and chronicles the lives of two children orphaned by the Oklahoma City bombing. Simpson said filming is scheduled for about 31 shooting days, now moved to Aug. 11 through mid-September, with some activity planned during the 30th-anniversary weekend.

The trust's approval matters because Simpson said the production plans to spend an estimated $9,000,000 in Oklahoma City and hire roughly 90% of its crew and vendors locally. \"They're going to hire 90% of the crew locally,\" Simpson said, and she recommended awarding the full 10% rebate the city offers on qualifying expenditures.

Simpson provided economic-impact estimates from the Chamber's model: a total economic impact of about $21,500,000 from the $9,000,000 local spend; 539 direct and indirect jobs supported; labor income of about $7,700,000; taxable expenditures estimated at $1,782,000; and qualifying labor income split into below-the-line (crew) and above-the-line (principal cast/production) components, which she said the trust adjusted to reduce the rebate on above-the-line pay.

At the same meeting trustees also approved an economic development agreement with Safe House Films, LLC, authorizing an incentive not to exceed $64,813 and confirming that roughly 80% of the film's shooting days are scheduled to occur in Oklahoma City. Staff said the Safe House Films item stemmed from a prior May 2024 allocation.

The trust approved Amendment No. 1 to a professional services agreement with the Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation covering the Film and Creative Industries office. Staff described the amendment as a no-cost extension that moves the deadline for using existing funds from June 30 to Dec. 31 with no change in scope or additional payment.

Simpson also presented the office's semiannual report. She said the office is coordinating a statewide coalition called Futures Film in Oklahoma to support the state rebate and reported activity for the period: six projects in development, 16 projects receiving a city rebate, five rebate applications (three prequalified), and 53 new industry recruitment contacts. Simpson noted Twisters, a prior rebate recipient, earned $372 million at the global box office and cited new local infrastructure such as Apex Studio's Dolby Atmos mixing room.

Simpson signaled budget uncertainty beyond December and said the office is pursuing fundraising and possible administrative fees taken from future rebate allocations to support ongoing operations. \"If we get new rebate funding, there would be an administrative fee recouped to go toward the office budget,\" she said.

Votes at a glance: the trust passed the economic development agreement with Safe House Films, LLC; passed Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement for the Film and Creative Industries office; approved the joint resolution allocating $880,000 for Project Galaxy; and received the office's semiannual report. The motions were moved and seconded and each item passed on voice vote, with no roll-call tallies provided in the meeting record.

Looking ahead, Simpson and staff said they will continue recruitment and site visits, pursue state rebate funding at the Capitol, and seek local funding options to sustain the film office past December.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust - 3-25-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust voted to approve a joint resolution allocating $880,000 in film incentives tied to a state rebate for a motion picture identified as \"Project Galaxy,\" trust members said at the meeting.","taxTitle","Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",69689,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":76,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":77,"_40":78,"_42":79,"_44":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103676,"Trust receives development reports; staff outlines TIF debt schedules and ongoing redevelopment projects",286,1642045,1928860,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2793789-eccf62800bfd921f26774204fb07f86a&start=1642&end=1928","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2793789-eccf62800bfd921f26774204fb07f86a/thumbnail_1642045.jpg","/articles/6103676/Oklahoma/Trust-receives-development-reports-staff-outlines-TIF-debt-schedules-and-ongoing-redevelopment-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103676-3396dbf99e9dd089dd3f3ab2d88b550b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770243642&Signature=DMIxTj7fK6VwgZMiXBlIY3~oWjbzsICWbwxxDzgb-4IXGJ-8b4xaQBW9YwUNY0SEp9sZ2eNPQ5ZCW-gpc-srVJuGjdfCWMaZfAD8hquTfiB8H6EHnOe6DTZjIhMM-~pspDd-vDNwbgY~R~pJbfCBb0sBPwXs743H1HxvLC3wg~jiuQ3CzG1KYy94x83ugTpL~98YiIzJ1eI76rNf2CWASAF0x1eO6UCFsQpmqIlamJfcSClmir7U2tGQuch~XbimtVDv5TpliTcAl1tSVQnkmZ~RyMNAdBbDzm1BFqDoVS-bDd5tp-9NrUXtCsboKFvlw9o9-Nrt-0nhxF~oz08S1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust received the second-quarter report from the Alliance for Economic Development and heard the general manager's report outlining upcoming tax increment finance (TIF) obligations.

At the meeting Mr. Sudel, presenting the Alliance report, highlighted recent completions and redevelopment activity: Pagewoods Phase 4 on Fourth Street is complete, adding about 214 units and bringing the overall site to just under 500 units; a developer was selected for a Creston Hills School redevelopment expected to include affordable housing; and Truckyard, a neighborhood amenity, opened and drew large crowds on its opening events.

During questions trustees asked about the ARPA program evaluation and historic-property projects. Sudel said the ARPA evaluation is in three phases with two complete and the third near finish; a final report and presentations are expected in the coming weeks. Regarding the Lyons-Lester mansion and Brockway Center, Sudel said the office has engaged potential partners and the National Trust for Historic Preservation and that interested parties are being evaluated, though no final plan is ready for public release.

General Manager Ms. Boggs delivered the February general manager's report and emphasized TIF debt-service schedules. Boggs said TIF 2 will conclude soon, with the last ad valorem payment expected in June 2027 and the final debt-service payment in August 2027. She noted TIF 8 did not have a February debt service payment but that an $11,800,000 ad valorem payment was received in January and will be processed for transfers to the trustee bank and subsequent disbursements.

Trustees moved, seconded and approved receipt of the Alliance for Economic Development second-quarter report on a voice vote; no roll-call tally appeared in the transcript. The general manager's report was provided for information and did not require a separate vote.

Staff indicated they will return with the ARPA evaluation presentation when the final phase is complete and will continue discussions about historic-property redevelopment as plans progress.","Trust staff presented the Alliance for Economic Development second-quarter report highlighting housing redevelopment and new amenities, and the general manager outlined tax increment finance (TIF) debt-service schedules including a final TIF 2 payment timeline and a large TIF 8 ad valorem receipt.",{"_32":88,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":89,"_40":90,"_42":91,"_44":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103681,"Trust ratifies memorandum of agreement to support commercial air service development",37,283400,321090,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2793789-eccf62800bfd921f26774204fb07f86a&start=283&end=321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2793789-eccf62800bfd921f26774204fb07f86a/thumbnail_283400.jpg","/articles/6103681/Oklahoma/Trust-ratifies-memorandum-of-agreement-to-support-commercial-air-service-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103681-3136bd5daf257317d08f8267f9cc8364/orig.mp4?Expires=1770243642&Signature=MMcZWjGqBhgyIHtmMx4YRcpy9zOUcbJzXnw7qjanUgSGFpB8kchJmQG6-ammJ07VG7RlygGpowAcJ91hTJlLW2NAYuNOrKKhnN9~qJMSgdN9jptIYLWLpOPYpTblUiqoIlrrwiYhiRDNLCEZoo-JA2yfw8oroyyEy7jKG3CSFb5xZYvHJOUWm-1cTgOmGV2aUNDIWCaUHj681mZXUn8Jc6zDxipNnknG3eUKF4ijsu1dL8ZJtsG3DWTx220XHqc1k8YCRyO7j4nPa5N73G1CbyCQWS-XVkTItEqPlbn7z2xYo8j~NA37CcVdho-D23B-V9B5k9iRyFC1zoULRXcuLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust voted to ratify a memorandum of agreement with the Alliance for Economic Development to support a commercial air service development program, staff said at the meeting.

Mr. Sutil, Economic Development Trust staff member, said the trust previously set aside $500,000 in local funds to support efforts to attract new air service. He told trustees a recent state program awarded $2,000,000 in grant funds and that the $500,000 local allocation would cover the 20% matching requirement associated with the state award while the state would cover the remaining 80%.

Sutil said federal regulations and state program stipulations require the airport trust to work through a community or nonprofit partner, which is why the Alliance for Economic Development is serving as the facilitating partner. He added staff do not expect the entire allocation to be spent at once and that agreements with any interested airline would determine timing and amounts.

The trust moved, seconded and approved the memorandum of agreement on voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.

Staff indicated they are continuing to negotiate with airport and airline partners and expected an announcement when agreements are finalized.","The Economic Development Trust ratified a memorandum of agreement to facilitate a state-funded commercial air service development program; staff said a prior local allocation of $500,000 would satisfy a required 20% match for a $2,000,000 state award.","actionData","errors"]

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Trust approves $880,000 film incentive for Project Galaxy, hears film office update

Trust receives development reports; staff outlines TIF debt schedules and ongoing redevelopment projects

Trust ratifies memorandum of agreement to support commercial air service development