This one day workshop provides targeted education sessions to ensure that board members and staff understand how urban renewal authorities work. Content is intended to inform while encouraging dialogue to ensure a greater understanding of the tool, processes, and projects.
10:00 -12:00 PM Urban Renewal 101
10:00 – 10:10 | AM Welcome and Introductions, Katherine Correll
10:10 – 10:30 AM | URA Updates, Partnerships, Board Make-up and Responsibilities Carolynne White
10:30 – 11:20 AM | ABC’s of Urban Renewal, Maureen Phair
- Why was urban renewal created?
- How does urban renewal work?
11:20 – 11:40 AM | Amending a Plan, Creating a Plan, and the Implications, Carolynne White
11:40 – 12:00 PM | Tax Increment Financing 101, Steve Art
- TIF mechanism: Proper public uses of TIF revenue. Bonding, borrowing, and creating incentives.
12:00- 12:15 Lunch (Boxed Lunches)
12:15 – 4:00 PM Urban Renewal 201
12:15 – 12:30 PM Developer Case Studies
12:30 – 1:15 PM | Partnerships with Key Stakeholders: Developers and Property Owners, Gary Anzuini, Developer
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Partnerships with Other Taxing Entities, Don Lombardi, Chief West Metro Fire, Mike Dell’Orfano, District Deputy Fire Chief, South Metro Fire Rescue& Larry Hoyt, Larry Hoyt Law Office
2:45 – 3:45 PM | The Proforma and Negotiations, Dee Wisor, Sam Sharp & Carolynne White
3:45 – 4:30PM | Conversations continue off site
If you have a URA membership with DCI, you receive a 50% discount to this event. Log in to your account to access this discount. Contact Caitlin Hale if you would like to sign up for membership or check on an existing membership.
