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Franklin County objects to proposed Bridge Park J block TIFs, seeks compensation for years 11—30
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 14 to object to the City of Dublin's proposed 30-year, 100% non-school TIF for the Bridge Park J block phases and directed staff to negotiate compensation for years 11 through 30 under Ohio Revised Code procedures.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 14 adopted Resolution 75925 to formally object to the City of Dublin's notice proposing the creation of two tax increment financing (TIF) incentive districts for Bridge Park J Block phases 1 and 2.
Emmanuel Torres, assistant director of Economic Development and Planning, told the board the proposal supports construction of approximately 193 new owner-occupied residences with an estimated project value of about $120,000,000 and that the city had proposed a 30-year, 100% exemption non-school TIF. Torres cited ORC section 5709.40(E)(2) as the statute that allows the board to object to TIFs proposed for longer than 10 years or with exemptions exceeding 75%.
Janine Hummer, counsel for the county prosecutor, summarized the county's customary practice: "When these types of TIFs come before you, we have always objected, allowing all of us to sit at the table, analyze, negotiate to see what is in the best interest of these levy agencies, the county, as well as the municipality that is proposing the TIF." Administrator Kenneth Wilson and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Armstrong explained that the objection preserves the county's statutory default compensation (the ORC formula commonly used for years 11—30) while allowing negotiations with the city.
Commissioner comments acknowledged prior instances where the county accepted a reduced share for strategic projects (Armstrong cited the original Bridge Park phase) but emphasized the need to evaluate each proposal based on regional benefit and levy impacts. After extended discussion the board voted to adopt the resolution directing staff to negotiate compensation for years 11 through 30 and to certify the county's resolution to the City of Dublin within 30 days of the notice.
Ending: The resolution passed on a roll-call vote; staff were directed to continue negotiations with Dublin and to seek compensation for impacted levy agencies should Dublin proceed without a negotiated agreement.
