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Council approves resolution to allow TIF spending on police and fire expenses
Summary
Council approved resolution 2026 R-09 to amend the Clarksville commercial economic development (TIF) plan to authorize use of some TIF funds for police and fire services (including operating and capital items) following staff presentation of prior expansions and legal changes in Indiana code.
Council voted unanimously to advance a resolution amending the Clarksville commercial economic development area (TIF) plan to authorize certain expenditures for police and fire services. Staff reviewed the TIF's history (original TIF, expansions in 2008 and 2023) and said a 2024 amendment to Indiana code authorizes use of TIF funds for capital and operating expenses for police and fire. "Staff recommends the town council approve resolution 20 26 r dash o 9, amending the plan for the Clarksville commercial economic development area," staff told the council.
Council members discussed the commission and plan-commission steps before final action. The council's approval at this meeting moves the amendment forward to the redevelopment commission for its final action; staff explained the process and sequencing required under local and state procedures.
