Economic Development Strategic Plan
Summary
A draft plan lays out how the city could attract restaurants, retailers and destination development — using opportunity zones, tax credits, corridor beautification, and possibly a voter-approved bond and homestead exemption. It goes public for comment before any adoption.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
A future bond election could raise roughly $1 million per penny of tax rate; dissolving the Baker TIF could free $350,000–$400,000 a year plus a $1 million fund balance.
Residents through new sales tax revenue that could lower property taxes, plus businesses and developers along key corridors.
A few low-valued properties in the triangle would need to be purchased and redeveloped.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
A draft plan lays out how the city could attract restaurants, retailers and destination development — using opportunity zones, tax credits, corridor beautification, and possibly a voter-approved bond and homestead exemption. It goes public for comment before any adoption.
North Texas city adds 100 businesses in past year. Mayor credits a family focus
North Texas city adds 100 businesses in past year. Mayor credits a family focus Fort Worth Star-Telegram
General - Feb 14, 2026
Council and staff floated a Dallas-style design district along Handley-Ederville and redeveloping the 12.5-acre CVS corner triangle, which now generates only ~$143,000/year. One building there could add about $1 million a year in sales tax.
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