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Argyle MDD workshop begins drafting incentive application and evaluation policy; board favors concise, flexible form
Summary
The Argyle Municipal Development District conducted a workshop on May 1 to create a standard incentive application and evaluation policy. Board members asked staff to draft a concise application, remove some restrictive eligibility requirements and preserve board discretion.
The Municipal Development District held a workshop at its May 1 meeting focused on creating a standardized incentive application, an evaluation rubric and an associated policy. Harrison (town staff) presented example documents from Argyle’s draft materials and peer towns (Aubrey and Fair Oaks) for the board to review.
Board members, led by Peter, said the goals are to protect taxpayer dollars while providing clarity and predictability for applicants. Participants favored a shorter application (Aubrey’s form was cited as a simpler example) and recommended that the application include a concise project budget appendix rather than requiring applicants to force financial tables into a…
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