CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable Newsletter - August 2016
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Sedgwick County Solidifies P3 for Comcare
A nonprofit organization has been created as part of the ongoing effort to create a public-private partnership for Sedgwick County's mental health agency, Comcare.
OK Struggles with the Success of Its Renewables Tax Policy
OK currently provides a zero-emissions tax credit. This tax credit has become wildly popular and has drastically increased in usage in the last few years. Now, OK is facing a depletion of its general revenue fund.
Nonprofits Get Tax Credits for Projects
Six nonprofit organizations in north-central and northwest Kansas have been awarded Community Service Tax Credits from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Op-Ed on Policies for TIF Districts in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Council approved the policy guide for the new tax increment financing districts in the Core to Shore reinvestment area. This op-ed from Cathy O'Connor at The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City outlines the policies.
OK Tax Credit Evaluation Panel Discusses Criteria
The Incentive Evaluation Commission, a panel established last year to study billions of dollars in tax credits and incentives, met at the state Capitol to figure out what criteria they'll use during their examination.
Pittsburg Plans $6.5M in Bonds for State-Owned Casino's Utilities
The Pittsburg City Commission plans to issue up to $6.5 million in bonds to pay for construction costs for utilities for the town's new state-owned casino.
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CDFA's 30th National Development Finance Summit
November 2-4, 2016 - New Orleans, LA
Join CDFA in New Orleans, Louisiana for the 2016 National Development Finance Summit! Hosted by the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority (LPFA), the CDFA National Summit brings together the leaders and dealmakers in the development finance industry to discuss best practices, trends, and project financing solutions.
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CDFA Spotlight |
CDFA Releases Annual Volume Cap Report
CDFA is pleased to announce the release of the Annual Volume Cap Report: An Analysis of 2015 Private Activity Bond & Volume Cap Trends. The report provides complete data of the use of volume cap and the issuance of cap-subject private activity bonds nationwide and is featured in The Bond Buyer. Read the Annual Volume Cap Report and explore CDFA's interactive and searchable National Volume Cap Map.
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Oklahoma/Kansas News |
Oklahoma City Council Advances TIF Plan for Wheeler District
KGOU | Aug. 22 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Parties Intervene in KCPL-Westar Merger Case
Lawrence Journal-World | Aug. 18 | Energy Finance | Infrastructure Finance
Mission Gateway Gets Another Extension on Tax Benefits
The Kansas City Star | Jul. 25 | Community Development | Infrastructure Finance
Upgrades Are Planned to Improve Passenger Experience at KCI
The Kansas City Star | Jul. 25 | Infrastructure Finance
Fitch Rates OK's ODFA Bonds 'AA'; Outlook Remains Negative
Business Wire | Jul. 14 | Bond Finance
OK Campus Bond Projects Draw Attention Amid Budget Cuts
The Oklahoman | Jul. 14 | Bond Finance
USDA Awards $26M for Affordable Farmworker Housing
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture | Jul. 13 | Economic Development | Rural Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
Housing Starts in Area Rise More Than One-Third over Previous June
Tulsa World | Jul. 12 | Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance
Bixby Council Approves Plat for Development Despite Neighbors' Objections
Tulsa World | Jul. 12 | Community Development
Shawnee County Extension Selling Tax Credits for Entrepreneurship Initiative
The Topeka Capital-Journal | Jul. 10 | Access to Capital | Tax Credits
How Tax Cuts, Weak Economy Keep Red Ink Flowing in KS
The Bond Buyer | Jul. 5 | Bond Finance
Unused Tax Credits Are ‘Wild Card' in State Budget
Oklahoma Watch | Jun. 29 | Tax Credits
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