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Committee to seek attorney guidance after differing advice from Baker Tilly and Barnes & Thornburg
Summary
Members noted conflicting guidance between advisors (Baker Tilly and Barnes & Thornburg) about TIF configuration and said they will pose pointed legal questions to county counsel to confirm whether proposed allocations will capture commercial activity.
Committee members said Baker Tilly provided practical guidance at the site‑readiness seminar, but noted Barnes & Thornburg (legal counsel) may interpret the law differently. One committee member urged the group to ask precise legal questions so attorneys can confirm whether the commercial uses in the planned development would be captured under the existing TIF or require a commercial overlay.
Members emphasized that legal clarity is essential before recommending boundary or TIF changes to the redevelopment commission. Staff said she will raise these pointed questions at upcoming meetings with advisors and will bring attorney guidance back to the committee for a formal recommendation.
No vote or formal decision was made; the next procedural step is to obtain counsel opinions and finalize parcel maps so the county can avoid losing captured increment to an incorrect TIF configuration.
