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Committee moves JEDC supplemental grant ordinance for public hearing
Summary
The committee agreed to set an ordinance providing a supplemental grant to the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) for public hearing after staff discussion revealed JEDC did not timely file a tax-exempt claim on property.
The Assembly Finance Committee on Jan. 8 moved ordinance 2024-01BAC to be set for a public hearing at an upcoming assembly meeting. The ordinance provides a supplemental grant to the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) after staff reported JEDC did not meet the filing deadline for tax-exempt status on its property.
City staff said there is no administrative appeal process for that filing lapse and described the proposed supplemental grant as similar to an earlier grant provided to another organization. The packet identifies the item on page 49; staff asked the committee to consider local discussion prior to full assembly action. The committee approved sending the ordinance forward for a public hearing with no objections.
Details: Staff clarified that the parcel in question is owned by JDC (Juneau Development Corporation / Juneau Economic Development Council parcel ownership as stated in the packet). Questions from members focused on ownership and the need to treat the grant request consistently with prior practice.
Next steps: Staff will set ordinance 2024-01BAC for a public hearing at the appropriate regular assembly meeting and include related materials in the public packet.
