Revolution Machine LLC owner asks Colona to refer a TIF 4 redevelopment agreement to council; committee votes to move the item forward

Brad Gotter, owner of Revolution Machine LLC, presented a redevelopment proposal to Colona’s committee and asked the council to move a TIF 4 redevelopment agreement to the full council for consideration.

Gotter said his shop currently operates with three CNC machines, four employees and annual revenue just over $300,000; he described a two-phase plan that would produce 8–10 jobs after phase one and about 18–20 jobs if the company reaches full capacity in a later expansion. He said most of the work the company is bringing would be new to the area, serving aerospace and space-sector customers.

The owner outlined the site plan for a roughly 4.9‑acre parcel proposed for subdivision and improvements. Gotter said the near-term redevelopment and renovation costs are in the neighborhood of $1.2 million and that he was seeking a $250,000 tax-reimbursement agreement through TIF 4 to help cover redevelopment costs.

Council members pressed Gotter on utilities and future annexation. Staff said extending municipal water and sewer to the site would cost roughly $200,000 for a 600‑foot extension and that, given current property ownership and county limits, the company may need to use a well and septic in the short term while designing connections for potential future expansion.

After discussion and clarifying questions from aldermen about the draft agreement, Alderman Sackett moved and another member seconded sending the draft TIF 4 redevelopment agreement to the full council. The committee’s roll-call recorded affirmative votes from the majority present and moved the item forward for ordinance consideration at a future council meeting.