KC TIF Watch News

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Jan 28
12 min

City Hall Recognizes Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell for Accreditation

Below is the written transcript taken from the video on January 20, 2022 [Councilwoman Melissa Robinson] I am very pleased to acknowledge...

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Enhanced Enterprise Zone Incentive Reform in Kansas City

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Dec 20, 2021
2 min

Enhanced Enterprise Zone Incentive Reform in Kansas City

The Enhanced Enterprise Zone, or "EEZ" as it is more commonly known, is a special incentive program to entice developers who are building...

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Fidelity Security Life Request for Tax Incentives, Approved by City Council on December 9, 2021

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Dec 19, 2021
5 min

Fidelity Security Life Request for Tax Incentives, Approved by City Council on December 9, 2021

Ordinance 211016 passed with an 11-1 vote. We thank Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw for having the courage to walk her talk. Fidelity...

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Hallmark: Are you doing okay? Seriously.

Nathan Duvall

Dec 14, 2021
1 min

Hallmark: Are you doing okay? Seriously.

Hallmark is privately owned, so we don’t know their financial position. But to put it bluntly, from several indirect indications, one of...

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Kansas City Public Schools Advocacy ENews

Nathan Duvall

Nov 30, 2021
3 min

Kansas City Public Schools Advocacy ENews

November 30, 2021 The grassy area near 27th Street, between Main and Grand, could soon be home to a new office tower — one funded in part...

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Nathan Duvall

Nov 9, 2021
2 min

Allegory of the Secret TIF Carousel

Urban Myth, TIF Humor, Moral Allegory, or Conspiracy Theory that makes too much sense? You choose. We keep hearing versions of this...

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Nathan Duvall

Nov 5, 2021
3 min

KC TIF Watch Exclusive Interview

We sat down with the director of a local health fund for the uninsured to ask about proposed property tax abatement for the Fidelity...

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You’re just wrong. This deal will pay new taxes.

Nathan Duvall

Oct 21, 2021
4 min

You’re just wrong. This deal will pay new taxes.

Welcome to our world. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS) are required. Yes, Fidelity Security Life even promises more than the minimum -...

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Nathan Duvall

Oct 1, 2021
1 min

TIF and Political Contributions

Airport drama is not in our lane. But it is a useful case study for TIF watchers. This One Big Deal drew a level of scrutiny that City...

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kctifwatch

Sep 21, 2021
5 min

Hotel Bravo?! Oh Hell No!

Apologies for the profanity, but this is getting ridiculous. [UPDATED 10/9/21] - On Thursday, October 7, 2021, Kansas City Missouri's...

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Lux Living, LLC Request for Tax Abatement for Katz Redevelopment, June 16, 2021

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Jun 21, 2021
5 min

Lux Living, LLC Request for Tax Abatement for Katz Redevelopment, June 16, 2021

Please contact City Hall by end of day Wednesday, July 14th and let them know you oppose incentives for Katz. CLICK HERE FOR CONTACT...

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Lux Living, LLC Request for Incentives Katz Project as Proposed

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Jun 12, 2021
1 min

Lux Living, LLC Request for Incentives Katz Project as Proposed

The Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform does not support tax abatement for the Katz project as proposed. It has no...

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Issues Forum: Katz Development at Westport & Main

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Apr 18, 2021
1 min

Issues Forum: Katz Development at Westport & Main

Please join us on Tuesday, March 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. for a civic discussion to learn more about one of Kansas City’s iconic National...

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The Incentive Reform we need in Kansas City

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Apr 18, 2021
1 min

The Incentive Reform we need in Kansas City

The current ordinance being introduced at City Hall is just not going to get us there. Our official position with regards to the...

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Kansas City Council members introduce tax incentive reform measure

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Apr 18, 2021
2 min

Kansas City Council members introduce tax incentive reform measure

Kansas City, Missouri - Tax incentive reform aims to hold all school districts harmless within the City of Kansas City and focus...

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Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent tells City Hall, "Enough is Enough"

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Apr 18, 2021
1 min

Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent tells City Hall, "Enough is Enough"

An impassioned plea from Dr. Mark Bedell sent in a letter from KCPS' Advocacy News asked KC residents to unite against unfair deals.

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Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform condemns proposed incentives as racist.

kctifwatch

Apr 18, 2021
2 min

Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform condemns proposed incentives as racist.

If Black Lives (Really) Matter to this City Council, a strong Council majority will dismiss these brazen tax giveaway proposals.

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Kansas City Public Schools Continue to Lose on Kansas-Missouri Border War

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Apr 18, 2021
3 min

Kansas City Public Schools Continue to Lose on Kansas-Missouri Border War

Voters might like to know that a similar deal is being worked out for “BlueScope Steel”, an Australian corporation.

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The Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform puts City Hall on Notice (again)

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Apr 18, 2021
1 min

The Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform puts City Hall on Notice (again)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: Ordinance No. 180928 The Coalition for Kansas City Economic Development Reform has released the following...

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Is Economic Incentive Reform on the Horizon for Kansas City, Missouri?

kctifwatch

Aug 19, 2020
2 min

Is Economic Incentive Reform on the Horizon for Kansas City, Missouri?

Updated 11/8/20 - Ordinance 200497 to be taken up in the Neighborhood Planning & Development Committee on December 2, 2020, 1:30pm on the...

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