Ordinance 16-17

This Ordinance designates five parcels owned by H.M. Mac Development, LLC and known as 405 S. Walnut Street, 114, 118, and 120 E. Smith Avenue; and 404 S. Washington Street as an Economic Development Target Area (EDTA). This designation was recommended by the Economic Development Commission and will enable the proposed mixed use redevelopment project, which includes retail/commercial space and residential units, to be eligible for tax abatement. Final approval of the real estate property tax abatement for the project will also require the adoption of an initial and confirming resolution, which must designate the lot as an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA), approve the statement of benefits, and authorize a period of abatement and a schedule of deduction.