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Council debates using TIF for library façade; staff urge grant alternatives
Summary
City Manager Darin DeHaan cautioned that using TIF for the Oregon Public Library façade could prompt similar requests from other taxing bodies and suggested historic-preservation grants and prior ARPA support as alternatives; council did not take formal action.
Council discussed a request from the Oregon Public Library for TIF funds to replace doors and repair the façade. City Manager Darin DeHaan said the city "needs to finalize the criteria for the use of TIF funds" and warned that if the city provides TIF to the library, "requests will come from other taxing bodies." He also noted the city previously provided ARPA funds to the library district and the fire protection district and mentioned historic-preservation grants the library could pursue.
Council Member Terry Schuster acknowledged the library is a taxing body and said replacement of the doors is needed. The minutes record discussion and options but show no motion or vote; councilors emphasized fiscal criteria and sustainable funding before committing TIF resources.
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