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TIRZ East Gateway

The East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment,  Zone 2, celebrates Amarillo’s heritage as a hospitable city and a gateway to the Panhandle region. The district offers unique dining, recreation, and entertainment opportunities for travelers. These activities will lead to economic growth, increased tax revenues, and new development opportunities.

  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • For inquiries about available incentives and project qualification, contact:

    Drew Brassfield
    Assistant Director of Planning
  • 806-378-5241
  • drew.brassfield@amarillo.gov

Interactive TIRZ Zone Map

Check out the interactive map for an overview of our Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. 

TIRZ Zone Map

east gateway tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ)

 

TIRZ East Gateway Logo

Meeting Information
  • 3rd Thursday of each month at noon (If there is no New Business the meeting will be cancelled)
  • City Hall, 623 S Johnson St, Room 1500
Agenda & Minutes

East Gateway TIRZ 2 Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available and posted following approval. 

View TIRZ Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Board Members
 MemberAppointed by
David Walker, Chair  Potter County
 Alan Gertonson City of Amarillo
 Blair SchafferPotter County
Doyle CorderAmarillo Independent School District
Helen BurtonPotter County
John BetancourtAmarillo College
Lee PetersonPanhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Michelle BonnerAmarillo Hospital District
Tracy SheaCity of Amarillo
Goals
  • Development of new retail and entertainment venues contributing additional property and sales tax revenue
  • Relocation and expansion of the Big Texan Steakhouse resulting in increased customer attraction contributing additional property and sales tax revenue
  • Redevelopment of the existing Big Texan Steakhouse resulting in the retention of customers and continuing to contribute property and sales tax revenues
  • RV Park contributing additional property and sales tax revenue
  • Retail outlets contributing additional property and sales tax revenue
  • Entertainment venues contributing additional property and sales tax revenue
  • Auto and truck service outlets contributing additional property and sales tax revenue
  • Full-service hotel contributing additional property and HOT tax revenue
  • Limited-service hotels contributing additional property and HOT tax revenue
  • Development of new recreation and athletic facilities

east gateway tirz documents & links

East Gateway TIRZ Market Profile
East Gateway TIRZ Policies & Procedures
TIRZ incentive application (over $50,000)
TIRZ incentive application (under $50,000)
east gateway TIRZ final project and financing plan
east gateway TIRZ concept plan maps

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