WINFIELD 34'S POSITION ON TIF 2
- “Support economic development and redevelopment in Winfield School District #34 that has a positive impact on the district;”
- “Support partnerships with units of local government as outlined in its policy;”
- “Oppose application of TIF funding for municipal development that does not increase the EAV in a commensurate manner for each taxing body without voter approval of the citizens of Winfield School District 34 for such municipal development.”
Source - Resolution on TIF - Winfield School District 34 - August 2021
TIF 2 Litigation Moves into the Expert Phase
Reports:
Village of Winfield Expert - Phil McKenna - read Mr. McKenna's Bio - read the Kane McKenna report
Winfield 34/ CHSD 94 Experts - Dr. Kenneth Kriz & Dr. Richard Funderburg- read Dr. Kriz Bio and read Dr. Funderburg Bio - read the Kriz-Funderburg report
Winfield 34/ CHSD 94 Expert - Gary Becker - read Mr. Becker's Bio - read the Becker report
Other Key Documents:
Transcript of March 21, 2024 Hearing on Temporary Restraining Order
Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (see how the funds were intended to be allocated)
September 2020 TIF Analysis by Design Strategies LTD
October 2021 TIF Analysis Update by Design Strategies LTD
Fact Sheet on Tax Incremental Financing in Illinois
The Illinois Municipal Code on Tax Incremental Financing in Illinois
WINFIELD 34 BOARD CONSIDERS VILLAGE OF WINFIELD'S PROPOSED TIF 2 DEVELOPMENT
On April 29, 2020, the Village of Winfield proposed splitting the current Winfield TIF into two portions, TIF 1 which would operate through 2027 and TIF 2 which would be a new TIF and operate potentially through 2043. Since this time, the Winfield School District 34 has sought to learn more about the proposed TIF and how it would impact the financial future of Winfield School District 34 and the taxpayers of Winfield 34.
While the Winfield School District 34 has yet to take a formal position on the TIF, many important conversations have been had. Here are some of the resources the Board has used to learn more about the TIF 2 proposal:
- Winfield 34 TIF Position Statement
- 5-28-20 Winfield TIF 2 Presentation
- 5-28-20 Board Meeting Video
- 6-9-20 Winfield TIF 2 Presentation
- 6-9-20 Board Meeting Video
- 6-18-20 Winfield TIF 2 Presentation
- 6-18-20 Board Meeting Video
- 6-30-20 Board Meeting Video
- 7-15-20 Board Meeting Video
- Winfield 34 FOIA Request to Village of Winfield
- Winfield 34 Questions Submitted to Village of Winfield
- Village of Winfield FOIA responses
- Village of Winfield Transparency Page with TIF 2 information
- Village of Winfield Question Responses (1-45)
- Supplemental FOIA submitted to the Village of Winfield
- Video from 2-10-21 Joint Village of Winfield/ Winfield 34 Board Meeting
- Board Briefs from 2-10-21 Joint Village of Winfield/Winfield 34 Board Meeting
- Dr. Rich's Joint Board Meeting Follow Up
- Winfield 34 Board of Education Resolution on TIFs
- TIF 2 and Town Center Redevelopment - 11-29-21
- The Numbers Behind the Sign FOIA 6-10-22 (by a community member)
- Village of Winfield Closed Session Minutes and Transcript Request - 2022
- February 22 Tiger Times - Winfield 34 steps taken on the TIF
- Village of Winfield FOIA on Winfield 34 District Maintenance for Primary and Central (September 2024)
- Tibble FOIA on Village of Winfield Public Relations Costs and Village Hall Maintenance (September 2024)