Redevelopment Commission approves Resolution 26-02 to confirm economic development area for Fairfield by Marriott hotel

The Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution 26-02, a confirmatory resolution establishing the economic development area for a proposed Fairfield by Marriott hotel.

Denise, a town staff member who opened the continued public hearing, said the May 28 declaration began the process and that project-related notices were sent to affected entities including the school system and library. "The hotel that is being developed by Fairfield, by Marriott," she said, identifying the project the resolution covers. Catherine Fanalo, the project's lead legal representative, added: "Just to add, the economic development area, as Denise mentioned, is included in the attachment, which is several parcels." The transcript identifies two parcels that will be designated as the TIF allocation area; one parcel is designated for the current hotel project and a second hotel is contemplated for a later date.

The commission opened public comment and heard none, then moved to a motion to adopt Resolution 26-02. The chair called for a second and the commission approved the resolution by voice vote; the meeting record in the transcript does not show roll-call vote tallies. The commission record indicates that the resolution confirms the map and plan required by statute and authorizes the next steps in the redevelopment and financing process.

The approval sets the process for subsequent documents and agreements the commission and town will consider, including the economic development agreement and related financing instruments described by staff and the project's legal counsel. The meeting record shows no public opposition during the comment period and the commission adjourned after completing business.