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Board debates draft developer Q&A and UTEP guidance to clarify pilots and host-community fees
Summary
Staff presented a draft Q&A intended to guide developers on pilot agreements and host-community impact fees tied to the UTEP policy; board members suggested reorganizing the document to front-load available incentives and to include green-building expectations.
Staff circulated a draft Q&A designed to accompany the agency's Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP) and to set expectations for developer pilots and host‑community impact fees. The draft aims to give prospective applicants clearer upfront guidance about available incentives and the agency's objectives.
Directors debated whether the draft duplicated existing application material and whether it should focus first on the incentives available to applicants. One member suggested, "Could I suggest that number 2 become number 1?" arguing that potential applicants should immediately see what incentives are available rather than wading through process descriptions. Other board members asked staff to rework the document for clarity, incorporate green‑building questions and involve the city earlier in pilot discussions so council approvals are aligned with IDA proposals.
Staff said the Q&A is advisory and would be used in early conversations with developers; they will circulate a revised draft incorporating board feedback.
