Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the district for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
Impact
The bill specifically targets municipalities with populations under 130,000 and that are situated in more than one county, as determined by the 2000 federal decennial census. This demographic consideration suggests an intention to provide more localized support for educational projects in smaller communities, aligning resources more effectively with the needs of those districts. By allowing these municipalities to allocate tax increment revenue towards educational facilities, the bill could potentially enhance educational environments, thereby contributing to better educational outcomes for local residents.
Summary
Senate Bill 2174 relates to the authority of specific municipalities to form agreements with school districts for the purpose of dedicating revenue from tax increment funds. The bill aims to facilitate the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of educational facilities within these municipalities. This legislative action reflects an effort to support local education infrastructure through collaborative financial agreements between municipalities and school districts, particularly for those that may lack sufficient resources for such developments.
Contention
While the bill is designed to empower local governments to generate funding for education, there could be concerns regarding the implications for broader tax revenue and fiscal oversight. Critics may voice apprehension over contingencies tied to the tax increment financing model, including the potential for reduced funds available for other public services in the event of substantial educational infrastructure projects. Additionally, there might be debates over whether such financial arrangements create inequities between municipalities or if they merely serve to consolidate the resources in specific areas, thereby affecting overall service redistribution.
Identical
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the district for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
Relating to the duty of a school district to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act for certain property.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects and to use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain of those projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to authorize and finance certain venue projects and to use municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain of those projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and counties and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and counties and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.