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Topics getting the most attention in Lancaster public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
E.D. Road TIF revenue notes
Two annual revenue notes — $495,741.20 and $153,799.75 — will pay down developer debt from the 2006 Ety Road TIF (Walmart/Menards). The TIF is expected to be paid off around 2029.
Cooperative Economic Development Agreement with Greenfield Township and Fairfield County
The city, Greenfield Township and Fairfield County are moving toward the city's first cooperative economic development agreement, laying out who serves a growing area north of the industrial park and setting up a future joint New Community Authority to share tax revenue. Councilors pressed on whether it commits the city to annexations — officials said no.
Easement vacation for affordable senior living facility
Marion Development's 118-unit affordable assisted-living facility needs three old 1952 easements vacated to keep its bond financing alive. It would be Lancaster's first facility of its kind, serving residents 55 and up at 60% AMI with Medicaid waiver support.