Mayor and council opened detailed, multi-hour discussions on an ordinance to govern economic development districts (EDD) — including permitted reimbursements, job and maintenance requirements, clawbacks and sunset options — and said no deals will be signed until the ordinance and developer agreements are complete.

Mayor-led discussion laid out a draft ordinance framework for economic development districts (EDDs) — including job requirements, clawbacks and reimbursement-based payments — and emphasized the city will not vote on or levy any new tax tonight. The council signaled interest in attracting large retail projects while limiting what public funds may cover.