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Downtown, east side TIRZ created. What is that?
Thu, 10/19/2023 - 12:00am
Recently, the Rockdale City Council approved the city’s second Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ. What is this, other than being a funny-sounding name? Some folks see them as scary public finance monsters, but generally, they are helpful community development tools. Section 311 of the Texas Tax Code allows for the creation of these districts by cities or counties.
Cornerstone put on fast track after meeting
Thu, 10/19/2023 - 12:00am
The city council approved the conditions for issuing the public improvement bonds that are funding some of the public improvement within the Cornerstone Subdivision at a special called meeting.