HomeMy WebLinkAboutTax Increment Finance Authority Meeting Minutes 12.06.24Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, December 06, 2024 – 8:30 AM
Lansing EDC Office - 401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Vice-Chair - Calvin Jones, Secretary - Dr.
Alane Laws-Barker, Treasurer - Catherine Rathbun, Chaz Carrillo, ,
Johnathan Smith, Jordan Sutton, Rawley Van Fossen
Members Absent: Sandra Lupien Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Alex Watkins, Chelsea
Dowler, Kahleea Washington, and Shay Manawar Guests: Eric Helzer, Advanced Redevelopment Solutions
Call to Order
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.
Approval of TIFA Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, November 01, 2024 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Smith moved to approve the TIFA meeting minutes from the Friday,
November 01, 2024, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. The motion was supported by Member Carrillo.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Update TIFA Act Amendments
Dorshimer discussed with the board the potential expansion of the TIFA District to include the REO Town area. Additional discussion took place regarding the possible extension. Member Smith asked
for more details on why and how this would be done and a deeper dive into the finance mechanism. The consensus was that the board is open to further discussion.
Open Forum for TIFA Board Members
Dr. Laws-Barker thanked the board and staff for support. Other Business
Chair Davis-Boyd
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority meeting to
adjournment at 9:52 a.m.
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Karl Dorshimer, President and CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)