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Staff urges caution: do not program TIF dollars until taxable value is realized
Summary
City staff recommended the TIF board avoid preprogramming funds for projects tied to projected future value — including the Holford soccer complex — until taxable value is on the ground and appraisal‑district numbers are certified; staff will present preliminary 2026 outlooks in May and updated projections in July.
Staff recommended the board refrain from programming TIF dollars against speculative future value and instead rely on certified or near‑term realized value when allocating funds.
Matt (speaker 2) told the board "not to program any dollars" based on projected growth and instead recommended the board wait until development is on the ground and certified values are available. He repeated that practice has been typical for Garland TIF boards except in narrowly defined earlier cases and said staff will present an updated tax‑base outlook in July when appraisal district estimates approach certification.
What to expect: staff said preliminary appraisal estimates come in May with more detailed daily estimates through June and final certification in late July; the board will receive a revenue update at the July meeting and staff will return with recommended buckets for any unallocated funds as part of the FY27 budget process.
