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Defiance holds public hearing on proposed TIF district covering three parcels, parks improvements discussed
Summary
At a May 6 Defiance City Council meeting, staff opened a public hearing on a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) incentive district for three parcels owned by Jefferson South Holdings LLC. Council described a proposed 75% TIF capture for 10 years to fund infrastructure and park improvements near the site; no ordinance was adopted tonight.
City officials held a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed tax increment financing incentive district for three parcels owned by Jefferson South Holdings LLC, with staff saying the district would fund roadway, utility and nearby parks improvements.
The hearing matters because council staff said the city intends to pursue capturing 75% of the increased taxable value on the parcels for 10 years to pay for public infrastructure and park work near the site.
Mister Bridal, a city staff member, described the TIF proposal as applying to “roadway improvements, water system improvements, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, pedestrian sidewalks, bike paths, shared use paths, street lights, gas facilities, electrical facilities” and, he added, “what we’re focusing on, parks and recreation facilities located within 1 mile radius of the Incentive District.” Bridal specifically named Palmer Park tennis courts and General Livingston’s Park as parks the TIF could help improve.
Bridal also said the parcels qualify as an incentive district because they are not larger than 300 contiguous acres and that the hearing gives the property owner an opportunity to opt out. He identified the sole property owner as Jefferson South Holdings LLC.
Council members pressed for details about housing counts and phasing. Mister Hancock asked how many homes were planned; a city representative said 89, split into two phases of 44 and 45 homes. The developer representative, identified in the hearing as Mister Baden of Baden Properties, confirmed the build would be phased.
City staff noted the proposed TIF structure and term but did not present an ordinance for final action tonight. Bridal said a text of the proposed ordinance was not displayed because “we don't have the screens on,” but summarized the planned scope and eligible improvements. No vote was taken on establishing the TIF district during the meeting.
The council did not take formal action on the TIF tonight; staff indicated next steps will include ordinance drafting and further notice. The public hearing record remains open for the property owner to object or for members of the public to comment at subsequent proceedings.
