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An ordinance approving Amendment No. 6 to the Arts Center Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Bordeaux Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Central State Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 6 to the Phillips-Jackson Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 9 to the Rutledge Hill Redevelopment Plan, and Amendment No. 1 to the Skyline Redevelopment Plan. (Proposal No. 2026M-002OT-001)
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WHEREAS, BL2019-1645 proposed amendments to the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Redevelopment Plans of Arts Center, Bordeaux, Central State, Phillips Jackson, Rutledge Hill, and Skyline;
WHEREAS, language in the redevelopment plans require that only the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency may initiate a modification, change, or amendment to the Plans;
WHEREAS, BL2019-1645 was passed by Metropolitan Council approving Amendment No. 6 to the Arts Center Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Bordeaux Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Cayce Place Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Central State Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 2 to the Jefferson Street Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 6 to the Philips-Jackson Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 9 to the Rutledge Hill Redevelopment Plan, and Amendment No. 1 to the Skyline Redevelopment Plan on August 6, 2019;
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency approved Amendment No. 6 to the Arts Center Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Bordeaux Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Cayce Place Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Central State Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 2 to the Jefferson Street Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 6 to the Philips-Jackson Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 9 to the Rutledge Hill Redevelopment Plan, and Amendment No. 1 to the Skyline Redevelopment Plan on August 13, 2019;
WHEREAS, this ordinance will correct the sequence of the approval of the amendments;
WHEREAS, the Arts Center Redevelopment Plan (the "Arts Center Plan") consisting of text, exhibits, and maps, currently exists as previously approved by Ordinance Number O98-1188, and subsequently amended by the adoption of Ordinance Nos. O99-1761, BL2002-1063, BL2009-436, BL2013-377, and BL2014-699;
WHEREAS, the Bordeaux Redevelopment Plan (the "Bordeaux Plan") consists of text, exhibits, and maps, currently exists as previously approved by Ordinance No. BL2015-1273;
WHEREAS, the Central State Redevelopment Plan (the "Central State Plan") consists of text, exhibits, and maps, currently exists as previously approved by Ordinance No. O99-1763;
WHEREAS, the Phillips-Jackson Redevelopment Plan (the "Phillips-Jackson Plan") consists of text, exhibits, and maps, currently exists as previously approved by Ordinance No. O93-773, and subsequently amended by the adoption of Ordinance Nos. O99-1762, BL2001-861, BL2005-798, BL2013-377, BL2013-595, and BL2024-598;
WHEREAS, the Rutledge Hill Redevelopment Plan (the "Rutledge Hill Plan") consisting of text, exhibits, and maps, currently exists as previously approved by Ordinance Number 80-133, and subsequently amended by the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 86-1131, 87-1695, 91-1520, 97-755, 97-754, BL2005-875, BL2013-377, BL2014-699, and BL2024-348;
WHEREAS, the Skyline Redevelopment Plan (the "Skyline Plan") consists of text, exhibits, and maps, currently exists as previously approved by Ordinance No. BL2008-154;
WHEREAS, each of these Plans is also subject to the requirements of Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws;
WHEREAS, these amendments to the Arts Center Plan, Bordeaux Plan, Central State Plan, Phillips-Jackson Plan, Rutledge Hill Plan, and Skyline Plan (each, a “Plan”) consist of certain changes to the text of the Plans adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency and are subject to review and approval by the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has held a public hearing and has carefully considered and reviewed the proposed amendments to the Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. Arts Center Plan
A. The Arts Center Plan is amended by deleting the following text from the end of the section entitled “Tax Increment”:
", or other adopted and approved redevelopment plans"
B. The Arts Center Plan is amended by adding a new section J that states as follows:
J. 2026 Plan Amendments
1. Portion of tax increment used: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, for all bonded or other indebtedness approved by MDHA under the Plan after the effective date of BL2026-_____ that is to be paid using tax increment funds, the portion of tax increment funds that may be used to pay the indebtedness shall not be greater than seventy-five percent (75%); provided however: (a) that MDHA shall be entitled to increase or decrease this percentage pursuant to criteria set forth in a written policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners of MDHA; and (b) nothing herein shall be interpreted as overriding or nullifying the requirements of Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws entitled "Tax Increment Financing."
2. Periodic assessment of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing:
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, there shall be a mandatory periodic assessment of the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. An assessment may be requested by MDHA or the Metropolitan Council. The first such assessment was completed in August 2022. Future assessments shall occur no earlier than seven (7) years after the previous assessment, provided however that each subsequent assessment must be completed within ten (10) years after the previous assessment.
(ii) Each assessment shall include a review of the impact and goals of the Plan. For an assessment to be considered complete, MDHA and the Metropolitan Council must agree on the priorities of activities that are eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The Council's agreement shall be indicated by the passage of a resolution approved by the Metropolitan Council.
(iii) It shall be a New Loan Termination Event if any subsequent assessment is not complete within ten (10) years after the previous assessment. If a New Loan Termination Event occurs, MDHA shall not approve any additional bonded or other indebtedness to be paid by tax increment funds under the Plan until such time as MDHA and Metro Council have agreed upon the priorities of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The occurrence of a New Loan Termination Event does not terminate the Plan or have any impact on any tax increment financing approved prior to the New Loan Termination Event.
3. Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a Plan amendment: Subject to all other conditions and requirements set forth in Section H of the Plan, either the Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a modification, change, or amendment to the Plan subject to the subsequent approval of the other. If the Metropolitan Council initiates a modification, change, or amendment, the approval of MDHA must be obtained before the third reading of the ordinance adopting such modification, change, or amendment.
Section 2. Bordeaux Plan
A. The Bordeaux Plan is amended by adding a new section J that states as follows:
J. 2026 Plan Amendments
1. Portion of tax increment used: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, for all bonded or other indebtedness approved by MDHA under the Plan after the effective date of BL2026-_____ that is to be paid using tax increment funds, the portion of tax increment funds that may be used to pay the indebtedness shall not be greater than seventy-five percent (75%); provided however: (a) that MDHA shall be entitled to increase or decrease this percentage pursuant to criteria set forth in a written policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners of MDHA; and (b) nothing herein shall be interpreted as overriding or nullifying the requirements of Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws entitled "Tax Increment Financing."
2. Periodic assessment of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing:
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, there shall be a mandatory periodic assessment of the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. An assessment may be requested by MDHA or the Metropolitan Council. The first such was completed in August 2022. Future assessments shall occur no earlier than seven (7) years after the previous assessment, provided however that each subsequent assessment must be completed within ten (10) years after the previous assessment.
(ii) Each assessment shall include a review of the impact and goals of the Plan. For an assessment to be considered complete, MDHA and the Metropolitan Council must agree on the priorities of activities and improvements that are eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The Council's agreement shall be indicated by the passage of a resolution approved by the Metropolitan Council.
(iii) It shall be a New Loan Termination Event if any subsequent assessment is not completed within ten (10) years after the assessment. If a New Loan Termination Event occurs, MDHA shall not approve any additional bonded or other indebtedness to be paid by tax increment funds under the Plan until such time as MDHA and Metro Council have agreed upon priorities of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The occurrence of a New Loan Termination Event does not terminate the Plan or have any impact on any tax increment financing approved prior to the New Loan Termination Event.
3. Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a Plan amendment: Subject to all other conditions and requirements set forth in Section H of the Plan, either the Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a modification, change, or amendment to the Plan subject to the subsequent approval of the other. If the Metropolitan Council initiates a modification, change, or amendment, the approval of MDHA must be obtained before the third reading of the ordinance adopting such modification, change, or amendment.
Section 4. Central State Plan
A. The Central State Plan is amended by adding a new section J that states as follows:
J. 2026 Plan Amendments
1. Portion of tax increment used: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, for all bonded or other indebtedness approved by MDHA under the Plan after the effective date of BL2026-_____ that is to be paid using tax increment funds, the portion of tax increment funds that may be used to pay the indebtedness shall not be greater than seventy-five percent (75%); provided however: (a) that MDHA shall be entitled to increase or decrease this percentage pursuant to criteria set forth in a written policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners of MDHA; and (b) nothing herein shall be interpreted as overriding or nullifying the requirements of Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws entitled "Tax Increment Financing."
2. Periodic assessment of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing:
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, there shall be a mandatory periodic assessment of the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. An assessment may be requested by MDHA or the Metropolitan Council. The first such assessment was completed in August 2022. Future assessments shall occur no earlier than seven (7) years after the previous assessment, provided however that each subsequent assessment must be completed within ten (10) years after the previous assessment.
(ii) Each assessment shall include a review of the impact and goals of the Plan. For an assessment to be considered complete, MDHA and the Metropolitan Council must agree on the priorities of activities and improvements that are eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The Council's agreement shall be indicated by the passage of a resolution approved by the Metropolitan Council.
(iii) It shall be a New Loan Termination Event if any subsequent assessment is not complete within ten (10) years after the previous assessment. If a New Loan Termination Event occurs, MDHA shall not approve any additional bonded or other indebtedness to be paid by tax increment funds under the Plan until such time as MDHA and Metro Council have agreed upon the priorities of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The occurrence of a New Loan Termination Event does not terminate the Plan or have any impact on any tax increment financing approved prior to the New Loan Termination Event.
3. Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a Plan amendment: Subject to all other conditions and requirements set forth in Section H of the Plan, either the Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a modification, change, or amendment to the Plan subject to the subsequent approval of the other. If the Metropolitan Council initiates a modification, change, or amendment, the approval of MDHA must be obtained before the third reading of the ordinance adopting such modification, change, or amendment.
Section 6. Phillips-Jackson Plan
A. The Phillips-Jackson Plan is amended by deleting the following text from the end of the section entitled “Tax Increment”:
", or other adopted and approved redevelopment plans"
B. The Phillips-Jackson Plan is amended by adding a new section J that states as follows:
J. 2026 Plan Amendments
1. Portion of tax increment used: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, for all bonded or other indebtedness approved by MDHA under the Plan after the effective date of BL2026-_____ that is to be paid using tax increment funds, the portion of tax increment funds that may be used to pay the indebtedness shall not be greater than seventy-five percent (75%); provided however: (a) that MDHA shall be entitled to increase or decrease this percentage pursuant to criteria set forth in a written policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners of MDHA; and (b) nothing herein shall be interpreted as overriding or nullifying the requirements of Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws entitled "Tax Increment Financing."
2. Periodic assessment of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing:
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, there shall be a mandatory periodic assessment of the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. An assessment may be requested by MDHA or the Metropolitan Council. The first such assessment was completed in August 2022. Future assessments shall occur no earlier than seven (7) years after the previous assessment, provided however that each subsequent assessment must be completed within ten (10) years after the previous assessment.
(ii) Each assessment shall include a review of the impact and goals of the Plan. For an assessment to be considered complete, MDHA and the Metropolitan Council must agree on the priorities of activities and improvements that are eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The Council's agreement shall be indicated by the passage of a resolution approved by the Metropolitan Council.
(iii) It shall be a New Loan Termination Event any subsequent assessment is not complete within ten (10) years after the previous assessment. If a New Loan Termination Event occurs, MDHA shall not approve any additional bonded or other indebtedness to be paid by tax increment funds under the Plan until such time as MDHA and Metro Council have agreed upon the priorities of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The occurrence of a New Loan Termination Event does not terminate the Plan or have any impact on any tax increment financing approved prior to the New Loan Termination Event.
3. Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a Plan amendment: Subject to all other conditions and requirements set forth in Section H of the Plan, either the Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a modification, change, or amendment to the Plan subject to the subsequent approval of the other. If the Metropolitan Council initiates a modification, change, or amendment, the approval of MDHA must be obtained before the third reading of the ordinance adopting such modification, change, or amendment.
Section 7. Rutledge Hill Plan
A. The following language in Section 6 of Ordinance No. BL2014-699, previously amending the Rutledge Hill Plan, is hereby deleted:
"That the Rutledge Hill Plan is amended by replacing Section G “Tax Increment” of the Plan in its entirety and replacing it with the following:"
and instead is hereby replaced with the following:
"That the Rutledge Hill Plan is amended by replacing Section H “Tax Increment” of the Plan in its entirety and replacing it with the following:"
B. The Rutledge Hill Plan is amended by deleting the following text from the end of the section entitled “Tax Increment”:
", or other adopted and approved redevelopment plans"
C. The Rutledge Hill Plan is amended by adding a new section J that states as follows:
J. 2026 Plan Amendments
1. Portion of tax increment used: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, for all bonded or other indebtedness approved by MDHA under the Plan after the effective date of BL2026-_____ that is to be paid using tax increment funds, the portion of tax increment funds that may be used to pay the indebtedness shall not be greater than seventy-five percent (75%); provided however: (a) that MDHA shall be entitled to increase or decrease this percentage pursuant to criteria set forth in a written policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners of MDHA; and (b) nothing herein shall be interpreted as overriding or nullifying the requirements of Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws entitled "Tax Increment Financing."
2. Periodic assessment of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing:
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, there shall be a mandatory periodic assessment of the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. An assessment may be requested by MDHA or the Metropolitan Council. The first such assessment was completed in August 2022. Future assessments shall occur no earlier than seven (7) years after the previous assessment, provided however that each subsequent assessment must be completed within ten (10) years after the previous assessment.
(ii) Each assessment shall include a review of the impact and goals of the Plan. For an assessment to be considered complete, MDHA and the Metropolitan Council must agree on the priorities of activities and improvements that are eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The Council's agreement shall be indicated by the passage of a resolution approved by the Metropolitan Council.
(iii) It shall be a New Loan Termination Event if any subsequent assessment is not complete within ten (10) years after the previous assessment. If a New Loan Termination Event occurs, MDHA shall not approve any additional bonded or other indebtedness to be paid by tax increment funds under the Plan until such time as MDHA and Metro Council have agreed upon the priorities of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The occurrence of a New Loan Termination Event does not terminate the Plan or have any impact on any tax increment financing approved prior to the New Loan Termination Event.
3. Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a Plan amendment: Subject to all other conditions and requirements set forth in Section I of the Plan, either the Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a modification, change, or amendment to the Plan subject to the subsequent approval of the other. If the Metropolitan Council initiates a modification, change, or amendment, the approval of MDHA must be obtained before the third reading of the ordinance adopting such modification, change, or amendment.
Section 8. Skyline Plan
A. The Skyline Plan is amended by adding a new section J that states as follows:
J. 2026 Plan Amendments
1. Portion of tax increment used: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, for all bonded or other indebtedness approved by MDHA under the Plan after the effective date of BL2026-_____ that is to be paid using tax increment funds, the portion of tax increment funds that may be used to pay the indebtedness shall not be greater than seventy-five percent (75%); provided however: (a) that MDHA shall be entitled to increase or decrease this percentage pursuant to criteria set forth in a written policy adopted by the Board of Commissioners of MDHA; and (b) nothing herein shall be interpreted as overriding or nullifying the requirements of Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws entitled "Tax Increment Financing."
2. Periodic assessment of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing:
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, there shall be a mandatory periodic assessment of the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. An assessment may be requested by MDHA or the Metropolitan Council. The first such assessment was completed in August 2022. Future assessments shall occur no earlier than seven (7) years after the previous assessment, provided however that each subsequent assessment must be completed within ten (10) years after the previous assessment.
(ii) Each assessment shall include a review of the impact and goals of the Plan. For an assessment to be considered complete, MDHA and the Metropolitan Council must agree on the priorities of activities and improvements that are eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The Council's agreement shall be indicated by the passage of a resolution approved by the Metropolitan Council.
(iii) It shall be a New Loan Termination Event if any subsequent assessment is not complete within ten (10) years after the previous assessment. If a New Loan Termination Event occurs, MDHA shall not approve any additional bonded or other indebtedness to be paid by tax increment funds under the Plan until such time as MDHA and Metro Council have agreed upon the priorities of activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing under the Plan. The occurrence of a New Loan Termination Event does not terminate the Plan or have any impact on any tax increment financing approved prior to the New Loan Termination Event.
3. Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a Plan amendment: Subject to all other conditions and requirements set forth in Section H of the Plan, either the Metropolitan Council or MDHA may initiate a modification, change, or amendment to the Plan subject to the subsequent approval of the other. If the Metropolitan Council initiates a modification, change, or amendment, the approval of MDHA must be obtained before the third reading of the ordinance adopting such modification, change, or amendment.
Section 9. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its enactment, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.