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Changes to Downtown Investment Authority Powers and Tax Grant Rules

Original title: ORD-MC Amend Sec 3.106 (Method of Introduction of Certain Legislation), Ch 3 (Legislation; Legislative Records), Ord Code, to Allow the DIA to Req Introduction of Proposed Legislation from the CP; Amend 55.108 (Powers & Duties), Pt 1 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ch 55 (Downtown Investment Authority), Ord Code, to Reduce the Threshold of Certain Incentive Packages that Require City Council Appvl & Exclude Recapture Enhanced Value Grants (REV Grants) from This Provision, Extend the Final Yr of Eligibility for REV Grants to Tax Yr 2050, & Require DIA to Submit a 5-Yr CIP to the City Council when Submitting Its Annual Proposed Budget; Amend the City’s Public Investment Policy Authd by Ord 2016-382-E, & Subsequently Amend by Ord 2024-286-E, to Reflect the Changes Authd Herein; Auth the DIA to Revise the Business Investment & Dev Plan to Reflect the Changes Authd Herein; Prov for Codification Instructions; Req 1-Cycle Emerg Passage (Lopera) (Introduced by CMs Carrico & J. Carlucci) (Co-Sponsors CMs Freeman & Diamond) 5/27/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 6/2/25 NCSPHS Emergency/Amend/Approve 6-0 6/2/25 R Emergency/Amend/Approve 8-0 6/3/25 F Emergency/Amend/Approve 5-0 6/10/25 CO PH Emergency/Amend/Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/10/25

Record date · June 10, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance updates the powers of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) by changing how they propose legislation, adjusting the thresholds for City Council approval of business incentives, and extending the eligibility period for specific tax grants. It also requires the DIA to provide a five-year capital improvement plan alongside its annual budget.

Why it matters

The ordinance changes the oversight process for downtown business incentives and extends the availability of through the year 2050, directly impacting how city tax dollars are allocated for downtown development.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Downtown Investment Authority

The agency has new requirements for budget reporting and expanded authority to request legislation.

Directly affected

City Council

The Council receives new reporting requirements and changes to the approval process for economic incentives.

Directly affected

Downtown Developers

Developers may be affected by the changes to incentive thresholds and the extension of REV grant eligibility.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance was enacted following a 17-0 City Council vote on June 10, 2025.
  • The DIA is now authorized to request the introduction of proposed legislation directly from the Council President.
  • The threshold for business incentive packages requiring City Council approval has been reduced.
  • Recapture Enhanced Value (REV) grants are now excluded from the standard City Council approval threshold requirements.
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  • The final year of eligibility for REV grants is extended to tax year 2050.
  • The DIA must now submit a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the City Council whenever it submits its annual budget.
  • The city's Public Investment Policy is amended to reflect these new changes.
  • The DIA is authorized to revise its Business Investment and Development Plan to align with these updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are REV grants?
are a form of economic incentive used by the city to encourage development; this ordinance extends their availability until 2050.
Does the City Council still have oversight of DIA incentives?
Yes, but the threshold for which packages require approval has been lowered, and REV grants are now handled under different rules.
What is the new requirement for the DIA budget?
The DIA must now include a 5-year whenever they submit their annual budget to the City Council.

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Long-term Incentive Extension

The extension of REV grant eligibility to 2050 represents a significant long-term commitment to the current downtown investment strategy.

Downtown Investment Authority

Connected Entities

Downtown Investment Authority, J. Carlucci, Diamond and 3 more
OrganizationDowntown Investment Authority“The city agency responsible for downtown development and investment incentives.”Map →
PersonJ. Carlucci“City Council Member who introduced the legislation.”Map →
PersonDiamond“City Council Member who co-sponsored the legislation.”Map →
OrganizationCity Council“The legislative body that approves city ordinances and budgets.”Map →
PersonFreeman“City Council Member who co-sponsored the legislation.”Map →
PersonCarrico“City Council Member who introduced the legislation.”Map →

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