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ANSWER 01
Which Downtown East CO Debt Is Self-Supported, and Where Does the Money Come From?
PCDC payments and designated tax revenue support portions of Downtown East’s debt. “Self-supported” does not mean tax-free, and City property taxes remain pledged.
ANSWER 02
If the City is struggling to pay for Downtown East, why wasn’t a 380 agreement used for W.Pecan Coffee, and how might one have benefited taxpayers?
Chapter 380 allows cities to establish economic development programs using grants, loans, or city services. A carefully structured agreement could have made public support conditional on certain measurable commitments.
ANSWER 03
What is the total cost of Downtown East, including the land and supporting infrastructure?
Downtown East’s reported cost is approximately $230 million to $235 million, but a complete accounting of the project’s total public cost is not yet available.
ANSWER 04
How much has PCDC received, and where has the money gone?
PCDC is funded by a local sales tax, but no single public accounting shows its lifetime revenue, recipients, operating costs, remaining balances, and measurable results.