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Council approves creation of Tax Increment District No. 17 amid questions about 'but-for' findings and PAYGO safeguards
Summary
The West Bend Common Council voted 6–1 on Jan. 20, 2025, to create TID No. 17, approve its project plan and establish boundaries. Councilors debated the legal and fiscal safeguards — including PAYGO protections and minimum value guarantees in forthcoming developer agreements — before passage.
The City of West Bend’s common council voted 6–1 to create Tax Increment District No. 17, approving its project plan and establishing the district boundaries at its Jan. 20 meeting. Council discussion focused on whether the district met the statutory "but-for" test and how the city would safeguard taxpayers if development revenues do not meet projections.
Why it matters: a TID diverts future property tax increments from taxing jurisdictions to pay for eligible project costs within the district’s boundaries. The district approved Jan. 20 is intended…
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