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The economic development committee recommended and council approved multiple fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem tax and incentive agreements for projects identified as Project Blue Steel, Project CPL, Project Joyce and Project Bird Dog; several items were first readings and votes recorded; recusals were noted for members with conflicts.

Multiple residents urged the council to clarify whether a Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) can substitute for development conditions and whether staff can administratively approve a project that would require major infrastructure upgrades; one speaker urged outside counsel for permitting review.

Committee endorses two projects for department head approval with no further comments.

RRC establishes approval process with RCA to enhance project financing and preapproval.

Planning Commission grants 12-month extension for medical office at 630 West Foothill Boulevard.

Staff presented a revised Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) FY2027 priority list expanded to 15 projects with a total request of $2.2 million; commissioners must approve and submit the ranked list to the Tri-County Council by May 15.