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<br />VII. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR TAX ABATEMENT <br /> <br />A. CITY OF ELK RIVER <br /> <br />1. Applicant submits the completed application along with a non- <br />refundable $5,000 application deposit. The application deposit will <br />be used toward the cost of services provided in the evaluation of <br />financial feasibility and preparation of legal documents and <br />agreements. Projects that demand professional services in excess of <br />the initial deposit shall be required to reimburse the City for the <br />additional expenses. <br /> <br />2. City staff reviews the application and completes the Application <br />Review Worksheet. <br /> <br />3. Results of the Worksheet are submitted to the appropriate governing <br />authorities (EDA or HRA) for recommendation to the City Council <br />of approval or denial of the request. <br /> <br />4. If preliminary approval is granted, all necessary notices, resolutions <br />and agreements are prepared by City staff and/or consultants. <br /> <br />5. Public hearing(s) on the proposed request are held. <br /> <br />6. The City Council grants final approval or denial of the request. <br /> <br />B. APPLICATIONS TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS <br /> <br />It is recommended that applicants intending to seek Tax Abatement from <br />Sherburne County and/or School District 728 make their applications to <br />those bodies concurrent with their application to the City of Elk River. For <br />more information on applying for Tax Abatement through Sherburne <br />County and/or School District 728, contact: <br /> <br />Sherburne County Administrator <br />763-241-2701 <br /> <br />School District 728 Superintendent <br />763-241-3400 <br /> <br />City of Elk River <br />Tax Abatement Policy <br />Amended May 2006 <br /> <br />- 7- <br />