Great Falls, Montana continuing effort to expand downtown TIF program

The proposed expansion for the use of downtown TIF funds, which are specifically regulated by state law, was drafted and presented by Kellie Pierce of the Downtown Great Falls Association and Joan Redeen of the Business Improvement District, with assistance from Craig Raymond, city planning director and input from the city’s outside TIF counsel.

Pierce and Redeen, with support from other downtown entities, are proposing to allow the use of downtown TIF funds for private commercial development for code compliance, facade improvements and crime prevention through environmental design projects.

by Jenn Rowell