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Franklin County objects to proposed Sugar Farm TIF expansion, cites Ohio law
Summary
The board adopted a resolution formally objecting to the City of Columbus’ proposed Sugar Farm TIF district expansion — noting concern about a 30-year term and 95% exemption and invoking Ohio Revised Code §5709.40(e)(2) — and directed staff to seek compensation from the city.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 30 adopted Resolution 71325 to formally object to the City of Columbus’ proposed expansion of the Sugar Farm tax increment financing (TIF) district.
Emmanuel Torres, assistant director of economic development and planning, told the board the city’s notice proposes a 30-year term and a 95% tax-exemption percentage for the expanded district. Torres said the county’s position is that such terms — a multi-decade exemption and a very high exemption percentage — can shift tax revenue away from social-service levy agencies that Franklin County administers. He cited Ohio Revised Code section 5709.40(e)(2) as the statutory authority that allows the county to object to TIFs proposed for more than 10 years or with exemptions exceeding…
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