Section 5-9-13 - Tax increment method approval

The tax increment method shall be used only upon prior approval by a majority of the units of government participating in property tax revenue derived from property within an enterprise zone project. The local government administering the enterprise zone shall request in writing such approval for a period of no more than five years for property included in the tax increment funding. The governing body of each other participating unit shall approve or disapprove by ordinance or resolution the use of the method for their respective units. All participating units shall notify the local government seeking approval within thirty days of receipt of the request. Upon approval by a majority of the participating units of the tax increment method of financing, it shall be deemed approved for the period requested. History: Laws 1993, ch. 33, § 13.