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OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
November 21, 2016
6:00 PM
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
Special
November 21, 2016
6:00 PM
City Hall Community Room
200 S Main
Marsha Hensley
Assistant City Planner
Filed in the office of the Owasso City Clerk and posted at City Hall, 200 S Main (west
side), Owasso, OK bulletin board at 3:00 PM on November 14, 2016.
Marsha Hensley, Assistant City tanner
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION (Special Meeting)
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Community Room
200 S Main
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Consideration and appropriate action to approve a resolution of the Owasso
Planning Commission determining that the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan
is in conformance with the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan and
recommending to the City of Owasso approval and adoption of the Owasso
Redbud District Project Plan
4. Adjournment.
TO: The Owasso Planning Commission
FROM: Bronce L. Stephenson, MPA
Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Resolution 2016 -02, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No .1
DATE: November 17, 2016
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
Per Oklahoma State Statute, the Planning Commission is asked to determine if a proposed TIF
District is in conformance with the adopted Master Plan and to make a recommendation on the
viability of the Project Plan.
Staff has found that the Project Plan and the creation of a TIF District will be the key element to the
redevelopment of the Redbud District. Additionally, the TIF Review Committee has sent a
unanimous recommendation for approval of the Project Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Owasso's roots are firmly set in the downtown area around Main Street as this was
where the City began around the rail depot. As this City has grown, developed and sprawled
away from its core, the downtown area has seen little reinvestment and has been somewhat of
a forgotten area anchored only by public services and light commercial activity. A downtown is
the heart of a city and across the nation. Americans have been re- discovering and
redeveloping their downtowns.
The City of Owasso and its citizens have long seen a desire to redevelop the Main Street area as
evidenced by the Downtown Master Plan that was developed in 2001. This Master Plan was the
result of hundreds of hours of input from the community, the Owasso Economic Development
Authority, elected officials, and city staff. The changes anticipated with this plan have been slow
to materialize. The City saw the creation of the Quality of Life Plan in 2011, which involved
citizens designing their ideal Owasso. Much of the input from this document discussed the
redevelopment of the downtown area and creating that "special place" that Owasso was
missing.
In 2013, the City finished the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan, which took a great deal of
input from Owasso's citizens. Again, the direction was that this community wanted to redevelop
and enhance Owasso's downtown. The document called for a downtown development district
to create development standards that would create a special place in Owasso. On the heels of
the GrOwasso Plan, Community Development staff created a Downtown Overlay District, which
was reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Downtown
Overlay District created special requirements for development in the area, restricted
incompatible uses, removed costly development standards and set the table for redevelopment
of the area. The Overlay was a way to show potential developers that Owasso was serious
about the redevelopment of the downtown and set a new standard for quality development.
The issue of Downtown redevelopment was the topic of the 2015 Owasso Economic Summit.
Staff, along with guests from other successful communities, presented on the vision and how to
successfully transform downtown areas. One of the key takeaways is that downtown areas
have done well with public - private partnerships to create opportunities for new development.
These partnerships allow new development to be successful in areas where they would
otherwise fail. After the Economic Summit, multiple investors approached staff wanting to be a
part of downtown's redevelopment. Since the summit, staff has had multiple opportunities to
speak to citizen, business and civic groups about Owasso's downtown, with great public support
and interest.
Staff worked with the community and stakeholders to develop a brand for the redevelopment
of downtown, with the Redbud District as the chosen name. By letting the community help to
name and choose the logo, interest in the redevelopment of downtown is more popular than
ever.
Now, staff has been pursuing the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in the
Redbud District area. For a number of months, staff has been working with consultants from the
Center for Economic Development Law (CEDL) to create a framework for a potential TIF District.
The attachments to this memo outline the basics of Tax increment Financing.
A TIF Review Committee consisting of all affected taxing jurisdictions (Tulsa County, Owasso
Public Schools, TulsaTech, Tulsa Community College, Tulsa City /County Library, Tulsa City /County
Health Department) was formed per Oklahoma State Statute.
TIMELINE:
Oklahoma State Statutes outline a specific process for the creation of a TIF District. The following
outlines the process and target date for the creation of the TIF:
Steps for Considering and Creating a TIF District:
1. Governing Body Initiation of Process.
a. Governing body resolution establishes the review committee and appoints its
representative.
b. The Review Committee consists of:
1. A representative of the governing body, to serve as chairperson;
2. A representative of the planning commission, if applicable;
3. A representative designated by each taxing jurisdiction within the proposed TIF
district whose ad valorem taxes might be impacted by the project; and
4. Three members (at least one of which represents the business community)
representing the public at -large and selected by the other Review Committee
members from a list of seven names submitted by the chairperson of the committee.
2. Review Committee Consideration.
a. Committee elects at -large members.
b. Committee studies proposed project and makes findings on eligibility of proposed project
area and TIF district.
c. Committee makes findings on financial impacts of proposed project upon affected
taxing jurisdictions and business activities in the proposed TIF district.
d. Committee makes a recommendation regarding approval of proposed project and
creation of TIF district.
3. Planning Commission Review.
a. Planning commission determines whether proposed protect plan conforms with
comprehensive (master) plan if applicable
b. Planning commission makes a recommendation regarding approval of proposed project
plan.
4. Governing Body Consideration and Approval.
a. Governing body must hold two public hearings before adoption of a project plan - one
to provide information, including an analysis of potential impacts, and to answer questions,
and a second to give interested persons the opportunity to express their views on the
proposed project plan.
b. Governing body considers the findings and recommendation of the review committee
and the resolution and recommendation of the planning commission, if applicable.
c. Governing body makes final determination that the proposed TIF district meets the
eligibility criteria of the statute, including that the project area is an enterprise area, a
historic preservation area, or a reinvestment area.
d. Governing body makes finding that the improvement of the area is likely to enhance the
value of other real property in the area and to promote the general public interest.
e. Governing body adopts ordinance (or resolution) approving the project and establishing
the TIF district.
OWASSO REDBUD DISTRICT PROJECT REVIEW COMMITTEE:
Staff asked the TIF Review Committee to provide a recommendation to Planning Commission
and City Council by December 1, 2016. On Thursday, November 17, 2016, the Owasso Redbud
District Project Review Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval. This planned
timeline allows the Planning Commission to take action and for the Council to hold two required
public hearings, a worksession discussion, and a final vote on the creation of a TIF at the
December 20, 2016, regular meeting. A proposed schedule is attached to this memo.
RECOMMENDATION:
The attached map shows that the proposed TIF District is called out for Downtown Development in
the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan. Additionally, the creation of a vibrant downtown district
is one of the key focus areas of the GrOwasso plan, the Quality of Life Initiative, the 2001 Downtown
Master Plan and the Downtown Overlay District portion of the Owasso Zoning Code.
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2016 -02 of the Owasso Planning Commission, determining
that the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan is in conformance with the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use
Master Plan and recommending. to the City of Owasso approval and adoption of the Owasso
Redbud District Project Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
TIF Information
Resolution 2016 -02
Review Committee Findings and Recommendation
TIF Schedule
Project Plan
CONSIDERATIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR CREATING A TAX INCREMENT
FINANCE DISTRICT UNDER THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
I. Background: Redevelopment Using Tax Increment Financing
The Oklahoma Constitution authorizes the development or redevelopment of areas
determined by a city, town, or county to be unproductive, undeveloped, underdeveloped, or
blighted. The Local Development Act provides tools to be used in cases where investment,
development, and economic growth in an area are difficult but possible if the Act is used.
One of the Act's tools is tax increment financing (TIF), which allows a city, town or
county to direct the apportionment of an increment of certain local taxes and fees to finance
public project costs in order to stimulate development in an area (the TIF district and the project
area). The increment is (a) the portion of ad valorem taxes produced by the increased value of
the property in the TIF district, measured from the date the ordinance creating the district is
passed, and/or (b) the portion of sales taxes collected each year that are generated by the
projects in the TIF district, as determined by a formula approved by the governing body. The
TIF district is established by the development and approval of a project plan, which specifies
the project area, the boundaries of the increment district, the objectives for the project area, the
activities to be carried out in furtherance of those objectives, and the costs.
TIF districts have been validated by court proceedings involving the two TIF districts
in Oklahoma City (for economic development projects at the Oklahoma Health Center and for
the Downtown/MAPS project) and the TIF district in Guymon (for the Guymon - Seaboard
Economic Development project).
II. Steps for Considering and Creating a TIF District:
1. Governing Body Initiation of Process.
a. Governing body passes resolution establishing review committee and appoints
its representative.
i. The Review Committee consists of
1. A representative of the governing body, to serve as chairperson;
2. A representative of the planning commission, if applicable;
3. A representative designated by each taxing jurisdiction within
the proposed TIF district whose ad valorem taxes might be
impacted by the project; and
4. Three members (at least one of which represents the business
community) representing the public at -large and selected by the
other committee members from a list of seven names submitted
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CONSIDERATIONS AND PROCEDURE FOR CREATING A TAX INCREMENT
FINANCE DISTRICT UNDER THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
I. Background: Redevelopment Using Tax Increment Financing
The Oklahoma Constitution authorizes the development or redevelopment of areas
determined by a city, town, or county to be unproductive, undeveloped, underdeveloped, or
blighted. The Local Development Act provides tools to be used in cases where investment,
development, and economic growth in an area are difficult but possible if the Act is used.
One of the Act's tools is tax increment financing (TIF), which allows a city, town or
county to direct the apportionment of an increment of certain local taxes and fees to finance
public project costs in order to stimulate development in an area (the TIF district and the project
area). The increment is (a) the portion of ad valorem taxes produced by the increased value of
the property in the TIF district, measured from the date the ordinance creating the district is
passed, and/or (b) the portion of sales taxes collected each year that are generated by the
projects in the TIF district, as determined by a formula approved by the governing body. The
TIF district is established by the development and approval of a project plan, which specifies
the project area, the boundaries of the increment district, the objectives for the project area, the
activities to be carried out in furtherance of those objectives, and the costs.
TIF districts have been validated by court proceedings involving the two TIF districts
in Oklahoma City (for economic development projects at the Oklahoma Health Center and for
the Downtown/MAPS project) and the TIF district in Guymon (for the Guymon - Seaboard
Economic Development project).
II. Steps for Considering and Creating a TIF District:
1. Governing Body Initiation of Process.
a. Governing body passes resolution establishing review committee and appoints
its representative.
i. The Review Committee consists of
1. A representative of the governing body, to serve as chairperson;
2. A representative of the planning commission, if applicable;
3. A representative designated by each taxing jurisdiction within
the proposed TIF district whose ad valorem taxes might be
impacted by the project; and
4. Three members (at least one of which represents the business
community) representing the public at -large and selected by the
other committee members from a list of seven names submitted
by the chairperson of the committee.
2. Review Committee Consideration.
a. Committee elects at -large members.
b. Committee studies proposed project and makes findings on eligibility of
proposed project area and TIF district.
c. Committee makes findings on financial impacts of proposed project upon
affected taxing jurisdictions and business activities in the proposed TIF district.
d. Committee makes a recommendation regarding approval of proposed project
and creation of TIF district.
3. Planning Commission Review.
a. Planning commission determines whether proposed project plan conforms with
comprehensive (master) plan, if applicable.
b. Planning commission makes a recommendation regarding approval ofproposed
project plan.
4. Governing Body Consideration and Approval.
a. Governing body must hold two public hearings before adoption of a project
plan — one to provide information, including an analysis of potential impacts,
and to answer questions, and a second to give interested persons the opportunity
ity
to express their views on the proposed project plan.
b. Governing body considers the findings and recommendation of the review
committee and the resolution and recommendation of the planning commission,
if applicable.
c. Governing body makes final determination that the proposed TIF district meets
the eligibility criteria of the statute, including that the project area is an
enterprise area, an historic preservation area, or a reinvestment area.
d. Governing body makes finding that the improvement of the area is likely to
enhance the value of other real property in the area and to promote the general
public interest.
e. Governing body adopts ordinance (or resolution) approving the project and
establishing the TIF district.
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-02
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE OWASSO REDBUD DISTRICT
PROJECT PLAN IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE GROWASSO 2030 LAND
USE MASTER PLAN AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY OF OWASSO
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE OWASSO REDBUD DISTRICT
PROJECT PLAN
WHEREAS, it is an objective of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma ("City"), to
promote economic development within its boundaries in order to attract investment,
enhance the tax base, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life in and
around the City; and
WHEREAS, the City envisions the development of its Redbud District as a new
destination area within the City, consisting of infill development with commercial,
residential, office, industrial, and mixed -use components, as well as improved
streetscapes and pedestrian accessibility ( "Project "); and
WHEREAS, the Project will promote the public good, general welfare, economic
security, and prosperity of the City and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan ( "Project Plan") is a
project plan as defined under the Oklahoma Local Development Act, 62 O.S. §850, et
seq.; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Oklahoma Local Development Act provide
procedures for approval of a project to develop a qualified area such as the project area;
and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Redbud District Project Review Committee, including a
representative of the Owasso Planning Commission, has recommended the approval of
the Project Plan after finding the project eligible and determining that the Project Plan
will make a positive impact on affected taxing jurisdictions and business activities within
the increment district; and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Planning Commission has reviewed the GrOwasso
2030 Land Use Master Plan and the Project Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Project Plan is appropriate and desirable in order to support
efforts to achieve the objectives of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Planning Commission finds it appropriate and desirable
to recommend to the City Council of the City that it approve and adopt the Project Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OWASSO PLANNING
COMMISSION THAT:
Section One: The Owasso Redbud District Project Plan is hereby
declared to be in conformance with the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use
Master Plan.
Section Two: The Owasso Redbud District Project Plan is determined to
be desirable.
Section Three: Recommendation is hereby made to the City Council of the
City of Owasso that it approve and adopt the Owasso Redbud
District Project Plan.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of November, 2016.
Marsha Hensley, Planning Commission Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney
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Chair
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF
THE OWASSO REDBIID DISTRICT PROJECT
REVIEW COMMITTEE
After review of the proposed Owasso Redbud District Project Plan ("Project Plan "), the
proposed establishment of ad valorem and sales tax Increment District No, 1, City of Owasso,
and such other information as deemed relevant, the Owasso Redbud District Project Review
Committee ("Review Committee ") makes the following findings and recommendation:
A. Findings Regarding Eligibility of the Proposed Proiect Area and Increment District
The proposed Project Area and the proposed Increment District No, 1, City of
Owasso ( "Increment District"), are partially within a state designated enterprise
zone and therefore meet the definition of an "enterprise area" under the Local
Development Act (62 O.S. § 853(5)).
2. The proposed Project Area and the proposed Increment District No. 1, City of
Owasso ( "Increment District"), meet the definition of an "reinvestment area"
under the Local Development Act (62 O.S. § 853(17)).
The level of investment, development, and economic growth desired by the City
of Owasso is difficult, but possible, within the proposed Project Area and
Increment District if the provisions of the Local Development Act are utilized.
4. Tax increment financing is a necessary component in stimulating reinvestment in
the proposed Project Area and Increment District.
5. Tax increment financing will be used to supplement and not supplant or replace
normal public functions and services in the proposed Project Area and Increment
District,
6. Tax increment financing will be used in conjunction with existing programs and
efforts and other locally implemented economic development efforts.
7. The Project Plan emphasizes conservation, preservation, and rehabilitation.
B. Findings Regarding Financial Impact on the Affected Taxing Jurisdictions and
Business Activities Within the Proposed Project Area and Increment District
As described in Section X of the Project Plan, the anticipated private development
will generate tax increments sufficient to pay a substantial portion of the
authorized project costs of the project proposed by the Project Plan. Without the
Project Plan and Increment District, the development described in the Project Plan
and the resulting increases in tax revenues would not occur.
2. The development anticipated by the project will not result in a measurable
increase in demand for set-vices by or in costs to the affected taxing jurisdictions.
3. The public revenue anticipated to result from the development described in the
Project Plan includes increased tax revenue beyond the revenues being
apportioned to pay project costs authorized by the Project Plan.
4. The economic benefits of the Project Plan for the affected taxing jurisdictions and
the community as a whole offset the adverse financial impacts, if any, of the
Project Plan on the affected taxing jurisdictions.
5. The aggregate impacts on the affected taxing jurisdictions and on business
activities from implementation of the Project Plan are positive and include the
achievement of the objectives set forth in Section IV of the Project Plan.
Resolution Recommending Approval
NOW, WHEREAS, the Review Committee has reviewed the proposed Project Plan and
Increment District; and
WHEREAS, the findings of the Review Committee demonstrate that the proposed
Project Area and Increment District meet the conditions for eligibility; and
WHEREAS, the findings of the Review Committee demonstrate that the financial
impacts on the affected taxing jurisdictions and business activities from implementation of the
Project Plan are positive; and
WHEREAS, the findings of the Review Committee demonstrate that approval of the
Project Plan by the City of Owasso is appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Owasso Redbud District Project
Review Committee that approval of the proposed Owasso Redbud District Project Plan,
including creation of the proposed ad valorem and sales tax Increment District No. 1, City of
Owasso, is hereby recommended.
ADOPTED by the Owasso Redbud District Project Review Committee this day of
November, 2016, and SIGNED by its Chair.
APPROVED
1, Juliann M. Stevens, Acting Secretary of the Owasso Redbud District Project Review
Committee, certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a special meeting of the
Owasso Redbud District Project Review Committee, held at City Hall in Owasso, Oklahoma, on
the 17th day of November, 2016; that said meeting was held in accordance with the Open
Meeting Act of the State of Oklahoma; that any notice required to be given of such meeting
was properly given; that a quorum was present at all times during such meeting; and that said
resolution was adopted by a majority of those present.
J iann M, Stevens, Acti g Secretary
DATE
September 20, 2016
October 25, 2016
October 27, 2016
November 1, 2016
November 3, 2016
November 8, 2016
November 17, 2016
November 21, 2016
OWASSO REDSUD DISTRICT PROJECT
Proposed Adoption Schedule
City Council resolution declaring intent to consider Project Plan and
appointing Review Committee
Post Agenda of Review Committee first meeting
Review Committee first meeting
Post Agenda of Review Committee second meeting
Review Committee second meeting
Post Agenda of Review Committee third meeting
Review Committee third meeting
Planning Commission meeting — resolution re: conformance with
Comprehensive Plan
November 21, 2016 Newspaper publication and website posting of notice of public
hearings; Project Plan and Economic Impacts Report on City Website
and at City Clerk's office
November 21, 2016 Notice of Hearings Mailed/Emailed to Registrants
December 6, 2016 City Council First Public Hearing of Ordinance Establishing TIF
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Subject to review and update
December 20, 2016 City Council Second Public Hearing of Ordinance Establishing TIF
December 22, 2016 Request for determination of Base Assessed Value by County
Assessor; request for determination of sales tax base
December 22, 2016 Notice to Oklahoma Tax Commission and Oklahoma Department of
Commerce
Spring, 2017 Notice to School District of opportunity to protest Base Assessed
Value (send immediately after County Assessor certifies Base
Assessed Value)
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Subject to review and update
Adopted
Recommended by Review Committee
THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
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INTRODUCTION
The Owasso Redbud District Project Plan is a project plan as defined under the Oklahoma Local
Development Act, 62 O.S. §850, et seq., and is referred to here as the "Project Plan." The project is
being undertaken by the City of Owasso, Oklahoma ( "City ") to develop the area surrounding Main
Street, known as the Redbud District, achieve the City's development objectives, improve the quality of
life for its citizens, stimulate private investment, and enhance the tax base. At the heart of this project is
the creation of the Redbud District as a special and unique place within Owasso, a place to live, work,
shop, and play. Beginning with the Downtown Master Plan in 2001, the City has prioritized the revival of
its Main Street and surrounding area. Since that time, through several planning documents, including
approval of the Downtown Overlay District promoting smart development in the area, and robust
branding, the Redbud District is ripe for its transformation. The City, through this Project Plan, is
continuing its effort to revive its downtown and make the Redbud District a destination area for
residents and visitors.
The effort to create such a place requires public assistance to stimulate private development.
This Project Plan is a critical element in fostering public - private partnerships to create the type of
development that the City seeks but can achieve only by means of the financing tools available under
the Oklahoma Local Development Act, including tax increment financing. An increment district provides
funding for public sector costs to stimulate private development and provide improvements to and
beautification of the area to create the dense, high - quality development that the City contemplates.
The project will be financed from a combination of public and private sources, including apportionment
of ad valorem and sales tax increments from Increment District No. 1, City of Owasso.
H. BOUNDARIES OF PROJECT AREA AND INCREMENT DISTRICT
The Project Area is the area in which project activities will take place and is generally located
within the following boundaries: beginning at the western terminus of North Carlsbad Street, east along
West 3rd Street to the east side of North Atlanta Street, north one lot, then east one lot, then north to
West 4th Street, then east along West 4th Street to North Main Street, south to one lot north of West
3rd Street, then east along West 3rd Street to one lot before Cedar Street, south to East 2nd Street, then
east along East 2nd Street to the west Owasso Expressway service road, then south along Owasso
Expressway to East 71st Street, west generally along East 71st Street to South Main Street, north to
West 5th Avenue, west to North Mingo Road, north along Mingo Road to West 2nd Avenue (E 76th St
N), east along West 2nd Avenue to the western side of the Owasso Sertoma Centet, north to the
railroad tracks, then across the railroad tracks back to North Carlsbad Street and West 3rd Street.
The Increment District is designated Increment District No. 1, City of Owasso, and is the area
from which the increment is generated. Increment District No. 1 is the same area as the Project Area.
The Project Area and Increment District No. 1 boundaries are depicted on Exhibit A. The Project Area
and Increment District No. 1 boundaries are described on Exhibit B.
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ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECT AREA
Most of the Project Area is an enterprise area, as defined by the Oklahoma Local Development
Act. It lies within an enterprise zone, designated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to be a
disadvantaged portion of the City of Owasso. All of the Project Area is a reinvestment area, as defined
by the Oklahoma Local Development Act. Public improvements are required to reserve economic
stagnation or decline, to serve as a catalyst for expanding employment, to attract investment, and to
preserve and enhance the tax base.
Investment, development, and economic growth in the area are difficult, but possible if the
provisions of the Local Development Act are used. The Project Area is unproductive, undeveloped,
underdeveloped, or blighted within the meaning of Article 10, §6C of the Oklahoma Constitution, and
suffers from conditions inhibiting development.
IV. OBJECTIVES
The principal objectives of the project and Increment District No. 1 are:
A. To achieve development goals and objectives for the Redbud District contained in the
Downtown Master Plan, the Downtown Overlay District Plan, and the GrOwasso 2030
Land Use Master Plan.
B. To preserve and enhance the tax base and make possible investment, development, and
economic growth that would otherwise be difficult without the project and the
apportionment of incremental ad valorem and sales tax revenues.
C. To support the creation of attractive, high - quality, and viable mixed -use developments
to draw residents and visitors.
D. Where appropriate, to support the development, improvement, and /or expansion of
light industry to increase employment.
E. To encourage existing property and business owners in the Redbud District to invest and
to attract new investment and business to the Project Area.
F. To provide start -up and incubator space to new and expanding businesses and to
promote small- business - friendly opportunities for innovation and collaboration in the
Project Area.
G. To stimulate and promote the Redbud District as a walkable, vibrant destination.
H. To provide a public benefit through the construction of public infrastructure and
improvements to allow for the development of the area.
V. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPAL ACTIONS
Implementation actions for the project, including all necessary, appropriate and supportive
steps, will consist principally of the following:
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A. Project planning, design and approval.
B. Public infrastructure improvements.
C. Development of mixed -use projects, as well as retail, restaurant, residential, and office
projects.
D. Enhancement of existing businesses and encouragement of new businesses.
E. Creation of start -up and incubator spaces for new and expanding businesses.
VI. ESTABLISHMENT OF INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, CITY OF OWASSO
A. This Project Plan creates Increment District No. 1, City of Owasso, an ad valorem and
sales tax increment district.
B. The sales tax increment is a portion of the City's sales taxes generated within Increment
District No. 1, to be determined by a formula to'be approved by resolution of the Owasso City Council in
accordance with the Oklahoma Local Development Act.
C. The ad valorem increment is the ad valorem revenue in excess of the revenue generated
by the base assessed value of Increment District No. 1 (as determined by the Tulsa County Assessor in
accordance with the Oklahoma Local Development Act), i.e., the new revenue attributable to increases
in the value of property within Increment District No. 1.
D. The ad valorem and sales tax increment may be.used to pay Project Costs authorized by
Section VIII of this Project Plan for a period not to exceed twenty -five (25) fiscal years from the effective
date of Increment District No. 1, as provided by law, or the period required for payment of the Project
Costs authorized by Section VIII, whichever is less. During the period of apportionment, the tax
apportionment fund (1) shall be available to pay Project Costs under Section VIII, (2) shall constitute
special funds of the City, or, at the direction of the City, the Owasso Public Works Authority, a public
trust, or another public entity designated by the City, and (3) shall not be subject to annual
appropriation as a part of the general fund of the City.
VII. PROJECT AND INCREMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZATIONS
A. The City is designated and authorized as the principal public entity to carry out and
administer the provisions of this Project Plan and to exercise all powers necessary or appropriate
thereto as provided in the Oklahoma Local Development Act, 62 O.S. §854.
B. The Owasso Public Works Authority (OPWA), or another public entity designated by the
City pursuant to Section VI, is authorized and designated to carry out implementation actions for the
project, including all necessary, appropriate, and supportive steps pursuant to development agreements
with private developers. Such public entity is also authorized and designated to carry out those
provisions of the project related to issuance of bonds or notes as provided in Sections 854(8) and 863 of
the Oklahoma Local Development Act, subject to approval of the governing body of the City of any
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specific notes or bonds. OPWA is authorized to assist in carrying out this Project Plan and to exercise all
powers necessary or appropriate thereto pursuant to Section 854 of the Oklahoma Local Development
Act, except for approval of this Project Plan and those powers enumerated in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 13
and 16 of Section 854. As a public entity designated by the City, OPWA or another public entity
designated by the City is authorized to: (1) issue tax apportionment bonds or notes, or both; (2) pledge
revenues from current and future fiscal years to repayment; (3) incur Project Costs pursuant to Section
VIII of this Project Plan; (4) provide funds to or reimburse the City for the payment of Project Costs and
other costs incurred in support of the implementation of the project; and (5) incur the cost of issuance
of bonds for payment of such costs and to accumulate appropriate reserves, if any, in connection with
them. Project Costs shall mean (a) the public costs authorized to be paid pursuant to Section VIII of this
Project Plan, and (b) costs necessary or appropriate to implement this Project Plan other than costs
authorized by Section VIII, which may be authorized without amendment to this Project Plan.
C. The City Manager, Warren Lehr, or his successor in office shall be the person in charge
of implementation of the Project Plan in accordance with the provisions, authorizations, and respective
delegations of responsibilities contained in this Project Plan.
Vlll. BUDGET OF ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS TO BE FINANCED BY TAXES APPORTIONED FROM
INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, CITY OF OWASSO
A. The Project Costs will be financed by the apportionment of ad valorem and sales tax
increments from Increment District No. 1. The Project Costs categories are:
Assistance in Development Financing
Public Infrastructure, Facilities, and Improvements
Implementation and Administration
TOTAL Project Costs
$ 13,800,000.00
$ 3,000,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 17,000,000.00
Plus any financing costs, costs of issuance, necessary or appropriate reserves, and interest on repayment
of Project Costs.
B. Additional costs necessary or appropriate to implement this Project Plan that are to be
financed by other than apportioned tax increments may be approved by the City at any time. The
provisions of this Section VIII are not a limitation on Project Costs to be financed by other than
apportioned tax increments.
C. Assistance in Development Financing will. be provided only for projects that are
determined, in the City's and /or OPWA's discretion: (1) to meet the City's approved development goals
and objectives for the Project Area, as expressed from time to time in the City's plans and policies, and
(2) to provide adequate consideration and public benefit in return for the public investment.
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IX. FINANCING PLAN AND REVENUE SOURCES
A. Financing Plan.
Some public improvements, in anticipation of private investment, will be funded by the City
from sources other than apportioned tax increments, which may be reimbursed once increment is
generated by the development within Increment District No. 1.
Private developers within the Project Area may be required to construct the necessary
improvements for specific projects at their initial expense. The financing of private developments will
be provided by private equity and private financing. Most Project Costs incurred in connection with the
implementation of the Project Plan will be financed on a pay -as- you -go basis.
B. Financing Authorizations.
Without assistance, development of this type and on this scale within the Project Area would
not occur. The implementation of the Project Plan shall be financed in accordance with financial
authorizations, authorized from time to time by the City.
C. Financing Revenue Sources.
The revenue sources expected to finance Project Costs authorized by Section VIII are the
incremental ad valorem and sales tax revenues attributable to investment and development within
Increment District No. 1.
D. Financial Reports and Audits.
The development activities undertaken by the City, pursuant to this Project Plan, shall be
accounted for and reported by the appropriate and necessary annual fiscal year audits and reports.
E. Other Necessary and Supporting Costs.
OPWA or another public entity designated by the City pursuant to Section VI, is authorized to
issue bonds and notes and to apply for and obtain grants from other sources for costs incurred or to be
incurred in connection with the project and the construction of improvements therein in addition to
Project Costs to be financed pursuant to Section VIII.
X. PRIVATE AND PUBLIC INVESTMENTS EXPECTED FOR THE PROJECT
A. Private and Public Investments Expected from the project and Increment District No. 1.
The total private investment in the Project Area if fully realized is estimated to exceed
$100,000,000.00. Private investment in Increment District No. 1 is expected to consist of new mixed -use
developments, expansion of existing businesses, creation of new businesses, development of new retail,
restaurant, residential, and office projects, and light industrial development (where appropriate). Public
investment will include public infrastructure improvements and assistance in development financing to
support private investment and enhance new and existing businesses.
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B. Public Revenue Estimated to Accrue from the Project and Increment District No. 1
The estimated incremental increases in tax revenue, which will serve as the revenue source for
financing the Project Costs authorized by Section VIII, is the public revenue directly attributable to the
project described herein. Both the City and the State will experience increases in tax revenues that are
not a part of Increment District No. 1. Ad valorem taxing entities will experience additional revenues
from increasing values within the surrounding area but outside of Increment District No. 1.
Incremental sales tax revenues are estimated to range between $35,000 and $75,000 annually.
Incremental ad valorem revenues are estimated to range between $280,000 and $1,350,000 annually.
Total incremental revenues estimated to be generated over the 25 -year lifespan of Increment District
No. 1 range between $18,000,000 and $25,000,000.
The developments anticipated by the project will not result in a measurable increase in demand
for services by or in costs to the affected taxing entities. The economic benefits of the project for the
affected taxing jurisdictions indicate positive financial impacts for the entire community. The aggregate
impacts from implementation of the Project Plan are positive and include the achievement of the
objectives set forth in Section IV.
XI. LAND USE
Existing uses and conditions of real property in Increment District No. 1 are shown on the
attached Exhibit C. A map showing the proposed improvements to and proposed uses of the real
property in Increment District No. 1 is attached Exhibit D. Implementation of the Project Plan requires
no changes to the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan or zoning. The Project Plan complies with the
objectives and priorities of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan.
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Project Area and Increment District No.1 Boundaries
Exhibit B
Project Area and Increment District No.1 Boundaries Legal Description
Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 6, Block 1 of the Owasso Industrial Park, a subdivision
in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence west along said south lot line a distance
of 57 feet, thence north along said lot line a distance of 283 feet, Thence west along south lot of
said lot a distance of 490 feet, Thence north along said lot line a distance of 24 feet, Thence
west along said lot line a distance of 41 feet, Thence north along said lot line a distance of 240.2
feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 6, Thence to a point 17.45 feet north and 50.26 feet
west of northwest corner of said Lot 6, Thence west a distance of 393.5 feet to a point 149.63
feet south of the southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1 of Owasso Industrial Parks Phase IV, a
subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence north a distance of 332.1
feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 1, Thence east a distance of 87.7 feet to a
point on the north lot line of said Lot 1, Block 1, Thence north a distance of 255 feet to a point
165 feet south and 310 feet east of the southwest corner of Lot 5, Block 1 of Ivadel, a
subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence west a distance of 310 feet
to a point 165 feet south of said Lot 5, Block 1, Thence north a distance of 495 feet to the
northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, of Ivadel, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County,
Oklahoma, Thence west a distance of 457.07 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 4, Block 34,
Owasso Original Town, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, also a
point on the east right -of -way line of the Southern Kansas Oklahoma Railroad right -of -way,
Thence north along said railroad right -of way a distance of 994.2 feet, Thence continuing north
along said railroad right -of -way a distance of 385.2 feet, Thence north a distance of 55 feet
along the quarter section line to a point on the east right -of -way of said railroad, thence
northwest along said railroad right -of -way a distance of 95.2 feet, Thence west a distance of
35.7 feet along said railroad right -of -way, Thence northwest along said railroad right -of -way a
distance of 331.4 feet, Thence east a distance of 141.8 feet to a point on the east right -of -way
of said railroad, also a point on the south right -of -way of West Broadway Street, Thence
northwest along said railroad right -of -way a distance of 1213.8 feet to the to the northwest
corner of Lot 11, Block 8, of Greenlees, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County,
Oklahoma, Thence east along said north line of said subdivision a distance of 202.94 feet to the
southwest corner of Lot 10, Block 5, of Starlane, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa
county, Oklahoma, Thence north along the west line of said Lot 10 a distance of 125 feet to the
northwest corner of said Lot 10, also a point on the south right -of -way of West Third Street
North, a street in the City of Owasso, Thence east along said right -of -way a distance of 885.1
feet to the northwest corner of Lot 4, Block 6, Owasso Original Town, a subdivision in the City of
Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence north along the east right -of -way of North Atlanta
Street West a distance of 138.1 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 2, Block 3 of the said
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subdivision, Thence east a distance of 162.1 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 16, Block 2, of
Crestview Estates, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence north a
distance of 150 feet to a point on the east line of Lot 14, Block 2 of said subdivision, Thence east
5 feet to a point on the east line of Lot 14, Block 2 of said subdivision, Thence north 340.4 feet
to the northeast corner of Lot 9, Block 2 of said subdivision, Thence east 18.73 feet to the
southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 2 of said subdivision, Thence north along the east line of said
Lot 1 a distance of 139.07 feet to the northeast corner of said lot, also a point on the south
right -of -way line of West Fourth Street North, a street in the City of Owasso, Thence east
along said south right -of -way line a distance of 121.2 to a point on the west right -of -way line of
North Main Street, a street in the City of Owasso, Thence south along said west right -of -way
line a distance of 305 feet, Thence east a distance of 75 feet to a point on the east right -of -way
line of North Main Street, a street in the City of Owasso, Thence south along the said east right -
of -way line a distance of 5 feet, Thence west 75 feet to a point on the west right -of -way of said
street, Thence south along the said west right -of -way a distance of 95 feet, Thence east along
said west right -of -way a distance of 5 feet, Thence south along said west right -of -way a
distance of 80.38 feet, Thence east a distance of 70 feet to a point on the said east right -of -way
line, Thence south along said east right -of -way a distance of 150 feet, also a point on the north
line of Lot 2, Block 2, of Owasso Original Town, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa
County, Oklahoma, Thence east a distance 653.2 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1
of said subdivision, Thence south a distance of 453.85 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 13,
Block 6, of Wilawood, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence east
a distance of 1,190.2 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 15, Block 5 of said subdivision, also a
point on the west right -of -way of the Mingo Valley Expressway, Thence south along said right -
of -way a distance of 210 feet to northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Forrest Drive Industrial Park,
a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence south along east line of
said Lot 1 a distance of 75.5 feet, Thence southwest a distance of 604.82 feet to the southeast
corner of Lot 6, Block 1, of Forrest Drive Industrial Park, a subdivision in the City of Owasso,
Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence west along the south line of said Lot 6, a distance of 47.58
feet, Thence south along the right -of -way of Mingo Valley Expressway a distance of 161.4 feet,
thence southwest along said right -of -way a distance of 235.4 feet, thence southwest along said
right -of -way a distance 159.1 feet, Thence west along said right -of -way a distance of 208.3 feet,
Thence south along said right -of -way a distance of 113.2 feet, Thence west 247.8 feet along
said right -of -way to the southwest corner of Safeway, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa
County, Oklahoma, Thence south 110.56 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1,
Dogwood Center, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence south
along said lot east line a distance of 37.5 feet, Thence east a distance of 257 feet to the
northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 2, Owasso Business Park, a subdivision in the City of Owasso,
Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence south along the east line of said lot a distance of 125 feet,
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Thence east along the north line of said lot a distance of 200 feet to the northeast corner of
said Lot 1, Thence southwest a distance of 247.06 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 1,
Thence continuing southwest a distance of 42.94 feet to a point on the east . line of Lot 4, Block
2, of said subdivision, Thence southwest a distance of 303.51 feet to the southeast corner of Lot
5, Block 2 of said subdivision, Thence east a distance of 163.68 feet to the southwest corner of
Lot 2, Block 3, of said subdivision, Thence northeast a distance of 246.55 feet to a point on the
west line of Lot 1, Block 3, of said subdivision, Thence north a distance of 250.56 feet to the
northwest corner of said Lot 1, Thence southeast a distance of 35.49 feet to the northeast
corner of said Lot 1, Thence southeast a distance of 455.7 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 2,
Block 3 of said subdivision, also a point on the west right -of -way line of Mingo Valley
Expressway, Thence southeast along the west right -of -way of Mingo Valley Expressway a
distance of 93.2 feet, Thence southeast along the west right -of -way of Mingo Valley Expressway
a distance of 225.1 feet, Thence south along west right -of -way of Mingo Valley Expressway a
distance of 796.9 feet to a point on the south right -of -way line of Fifth Avenue, a street in the
City of Owasso, Thence south along the west right -of -way of Mingo Valley Expressway a
distance of 786.60 feet, Thence west a distance of 586.68 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 6,
Block 1, Owasso Industrial Park, a subdivision in the. City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma,
the Point of Beginning, containing 207 acres, more or less.
And
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1, Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe, a subdivision
in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence southeast along said lot line a distance
of 974.78 feet, Thence continuing southeast along the Southern Kansas Oklahoma railroad
right -of -way a distance 619.4 feet to a point on the north right -of -way of East 76th Street North,
a street in the City of Owasso, Thence continuing southeast along the said railroad right -of -way
a distance of 88.7 feet to a point on the south right -of -way of East 76th Street North, Thence
continuing southeast along the said railroad right -of -way a distance of 510.6 feet, thence east
along said railroad right -of -way a distance of 19.6 feet to the east line of the N/2 NW /4 of
Section 31, T -21 -N, R -13 -E, Thence south a distance of 785.3 feet to the SE corner of said N/2
NW /4, Thence west along the south line of said N/2 NW /4 a distance of 2,633.6 feet to a point
on the east right -of -way of North Mingo Road, a street in Tulsa County, Thence north along said
east right -of -way of North Mingo Road a distance of 1261.4 feet to a point on the south right -
of -way of East 76th Street North, Thence east along said south right -of -way line a distance of
1318.1 feet, Thence north along said south right -of -way line a distance of 10.00 feet, Thence
east along said south right -of -way line a distance of 215.0 feet, Thence north a distance of 300
feet, Thence east a distance of 148 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 1, Block 1, Atchison
Topeka & Santa Fe, a subdivision in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Thence north
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along the west line of said Lot 1 a distance of 1150.6 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 1,
Block 1, Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe, the Point of Beginning, containing 94 acres, more or less.
Existing Uses and Conditions
Exhibit
Proposed Improvements and Uses