The Shopping Center replaced a house, a church
and
a trailer repair business that had been there
for three generations. Owner was offered several
million.
He did not want to sell. Property was taken for
$700,000
And man was driven off his land at gun
point.
Owner of business was NOT given the opportunity
to become
part of the project or participate in it as he
had requested.
Unfortunately any
change provides
More tax
increment.
Working with
existing small businesses is
not as profitable
to agency.