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Ogden Airport CRA package advances; Williams expansion and power needs shape proposed TIF terms
Summary
County and city staff briefed commissioners on an interlocal TIF/CRA proposal for Ogden Airport that would support infrastructure for a planned Williams International expansion, including power upgrades; staff said the interlocal includes annual reporting and a condition that county TIF funds be used for infrastructure.
Weber County commissioners discussed an interlocal agreement and Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) proposal Jan. 27 tied to development at Ogden Airport, including a potential major expansion by Williams International.
County staff said they intended to present an interlocal agreement to the commission pending completion of language today, with the plan to place it on the county agenda as early as the following day. Stephanie Russell introduced city and airport representatives and turned the presentation to airport and economic-development staff.
Nut graf: The package aims to use tax-increment financing (TIF) to support infrastructure — most notably electric service — needed for a large Williams International expansion. Staff said Williams would create high-wage, skilled-production jobs and that its expansion could involve up to $1 billion in capital investment during…
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