The next day, the Downtown Development Authority discussed a proposed tax allocation district tied to annexation for development near the Arrendale Interchange, citing an estimated $9-10 million need for sewer expansion to support it.
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Demorest council approves resolution to pursue Redevelopment Powers Law
The move lets the city seek tax allocation district financing, a tool officials are eyeing to help fund sewer expansion for new development.
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March 5, 2025: Proposed Tax Allocation District (TAD) and annexation for Arrendale Interchange development to fund sewer expansion
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At a March 4 work session, Demorest City Council discussed the proposed redevelopment powers resolution alongside a plan floated by a council member to annex privately owned property, create a zoning district allowing mixed-use development, and extend sewer service up Highway 441 to the sites.
Later that day, in its regular session, the council took up the resolution for Redevelopment Powers Law and voted 4-0 to move forward with it.
The next day, the Downtown Development Authority discussed a proposed tax allocation district tied to annexation for development near the Arrendale Interchange, citing an estimated $9-10 million need for sewer expansion to support it.
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DiscusseddiscussedProposed Tax Allocation District (TAD) and annexation for Arrendale Interchange development to fund sewer expansion
Infrastructure Needs: Sewer expansion (estimated $9-10 million)
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Proposed Tax Allocation District (TAD) and annexation for Arrendale Interchange development to fund sewer expansion
Infrastructure Needs: Sewer expansion (estimated $9-10 million)
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution for Redevelopment Powers Law
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
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Resolution for Redevelopment Powers Law
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
ApprovedconfirmedResolution for Redevelopment Powers Law
The motion to move forward with the redevelopment powers resolution was unanimously
approved (4-0).
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Resolution for Redevelopment Powers Law
The motion to move forward with the redevelopment powers resolution was unanimously approved (4-0).
DiscusseddiscussedResolution for Redevelopment Powers Law / mixed-use development annexation on Highway 441 with Tax Allocation District
Mr. Branch proposed that we
annex the Artisan and Irvin owned property into the City of Demorest, create a zoning district that
enables mixed use development on the properties, extend sewer up Highway 441 to the properties
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Resolution for Redevelopment Powers Law / mixed-use development annexation on Highway 441 with Tax Allocation District
Mr. Branch proposed that we annex the Artisan and Irvin owned property into the City of Demorest, create a zoning district that enables mixed use development on the properties, extend sewer up Highway 441 to the properties
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution for Redevelopment Powers Law
DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION FOR REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
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Resolution for Redevelopment Powers Law
DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION FOR REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
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