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By: diddlede on 4/2/08
Why is this article saying that it was passed on with the IDB's "approval" and the DNJ is saying it passed on neither "approved" or "disapproved". Which is the real truth of the matter. Can anyone answer this for me.
Why is this article saying that it was passed on with the IDB's "approval" and the DNJ is saying it passed on neither "approved" or "disapproved". Which is the real truth of the matter. Can anyone answer this for me.
By: ThePost on 4/2/08
Read the story. The IDB, as the article says, agreed that the Bible Park proposal meets the criteria for a TIF and passed the proposal on to the county commission. The IDB does not have the jurisdiction to allow or deny the park.
Read the story. The IDB, as the article says, agreed that the Bible Park proposal meets the criteria for a TIF and passed the proposal on to the county commission. The IDB does not have the jurisdiction to allow or deny the park.
By: diddlede on 4/2/08
No one has to reply to my post as I called Mr. Baker, IDB Chairman, and got the actually answers as to what happened at the IDB meeting this morning. Their decision was based on whether or not it was a "viable project". No decision was made on TIF nor did it have any affect on the rezoning. This will be up to the Regional Planning Commission and the full County Commission.
No one has to reply to my post as I called Mr. Baker, IDB Chairman, and got the actually answers as to what happened at the IDB meeting this morning. Their decision was based on whether or not it was a "viable project". No decision was made on TIF nor did it have any affect on the rezoning. This will be up to the Regional Planning Commission and the full County Commission.
By: peri_winkle on 4/2/08
If their decision was based on whether it is a viable project, then they missed the boat by a mile. Talk about shirking your fiduciary duty! It's "apparent" viability hinges entirely on Bar-Tur's assertions. I'm afraid the whole county is going to get a little lesson in the difference between assertion and fact--a very costly little lesson. Is the IDB intimidated by Bar-Tur, Dr. Burton, the Chamber, or what? They didn't even peek behind the curtain!
If their decision was based on whether it is a viable project, then they missed the boat by a mile. Talk about shirking your fiduciary duty! It's "apparent" viability hinges entirely on Bar-Tur's assertions. I'm afraid the whole county is going to get a little lesson in the difference between assertion and fact--a very costly little lesson. Is the IDB intimidated by Bar-Tur, Dr. Burton, the Chamber, or what? They didn't even peek behind the curtain!
By: thinkingman on 4/2/08
1,450 full and part time jobs with a payroll of $17 million equates to an average og $11,500 each. And you know, like everything else he's stretching the truth on every number he provides.
You'll be able to count the full time jobs with benefits paying over $50K on one hand, and that small handful will be the only ones capable of buying up our homes when we move to a county that has a CLUE about development.
1,450 full and part time jobs with a payroll of $17 million equates to an average og $11,500 each. And you know, like everything else he's stretching the truth on every number he provides.
You'll be able to count the full time jobs with benefits paying over $50K on one hand, and that small handful will be the only ones capable of buying up our homes when we move to a county that has a CLUE about development.
By: peri_winkle on 4/2/08
That's right, TM. Figures from the feds show that workers in the entertainment/amusement industry sector in this county--including management workers--averaged just $14k per year in 2006. The rest of the jobs this thing would bring (after the initial flush of construction, which excites our developers b/c it keeps their guys employed during this slump) would be accommodations and food service workers. They averaged less than $13k per year in 2006. That's what the Bible park will bring. Yeah, that deserves a TIF all right.
That's right, TM. Figures from the feds show that workers in the entertainment/amusement industry sector in this county--including management workers--averaged just $14k per year in 2006. The rest of the jobs this thing would bring (after the initial flush of construction, which excites our developers b/c it keeps their guys employed during this slump) would be accommodations and food service workers. They averaged less than $13k per year in 2006. That's what the Bible park will bring. Yeah, that deserves a TIF all right.
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