Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSpearfish, SD · October 3, 2023
Minutes
Spearfish Planning Commission
Regular Session Minutes
October 3th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday,
October 3rd at 3:00 p.m. in the council chamber of city hall and via Zoom video conference. Greg
Kruskamp chaired and the meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following
members present: Rick Tysdal, Meghan Byrum, Toby Bordewyk, Greg Kruskamp, Amy Davison, and
Dylan Wilde. Also present: Marlo Kapsa, Planning Director, Ashley McDonald, City Attorney, City
Administrator, and Jaymia Ecker, Assistant Planning Director.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Tysdal moved, Byrum seconded, and all voted to approve the minutes of the September 19th, 2023
Planning Commission meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Byrum moved, Wilde seconded, and all voted to approve the agenda of the meeting as presented.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
Kruskamp called for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. None were identified
ITEMS FOR ACTION
1. Request: Approve a Change of Zoning from Heavy Industrial District to C2 Highway
Commercial District
Location: West of the Intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Maitland Road
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Action: Consider the rezone request prior to holding a public hearing during the October
17, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
Notes: Kapsa stated that the request involves a one acre property proposed to be rezoned
from Heavy Industrial District to Highway Commercial District. The rezone
generally aligns with existing surrounding zoning and uses. The property is
developed with an office building, a legal non-conforming use at the time of
annexation, the rezone to Highway Commercial District will allow for future use of
the office building to be compliant with current zoning ordinance. Bordewyk
moved, Byrum seconded and all voted to set a public hearing for the next planning
commission meeting on October 17th.
2. Request: Approve the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District 7 Project Plan
Location: Southwest of Intersection Hill Street and Harvard Street
Applicant: Hold a Public Hearing and Make a Recommendation to City Council
Action: Stencil Group, LLC
Notes: Kapsa introduced the item stating that the proposed TIF district would support
the development of two new apartment buildings located at the southwest
intersection of Hill and Harvard Streets. The plan stipulates that rent would be
capped at affordability at the 80% area median income (AMI) level and has a
maximum of 4.9 million in funding with qualifying costs fronted by the
developer and repayment of debt up to twenty years after the district is created.
Tobin Morris of Colliers Securities, representing Stencil Group, gave an
overview of TIF covering topics including housing classification, a history of
TIF, liability, impact to school district funding, the “but for” test, and project
costs. A commissioner inquired about the term of affordability. Nate Stencil
confirmed that five-year term required by statute is the length of the
affordability at or below 80% AIM and added that they do not foresee rents
exceeding that level after the term. Stencil theorized that the additional rental
units will restructure the local market by freeing up units at lower price points.
Kruskamp opened the public hearing. Easton, school superintendent, spoke
stating that they estimated minimal loss to the district’s funding and long-term
financial benefit. With no other comments, the public hearing was closed.
Byrum moved, Tysdal seconded all vote to approve the recommendation. The
item will go before city council at the October 16th meeting.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Planning Studies – Project Updates
Comprehensive Plan Update – The consultancy group hired for the project will be in town for several meetings
and working sessions including the open house scheduled on October 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the City Park
Pavilion.
Short-term Rental Discussion - The September 27th study session included a discussion on the topic of
short-term rental impacts and regulatory approaches, staff recommended establishing a task force and expect to
have applications available in the coming weeks.
City Council Update – The annexation of the Hill Street property was approved. In addition, the first reading
of the rezone for the same property was approved. The concept and final plans for mixed use buildings at
Village at Creekside were approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments were provided.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:31 PM.
Agenda
Spearfish Planning Commission Agenda
October 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: City Council Chamber, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish, SD
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A. Call To Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approve the Minutes from September 19, 2023
D. Approve Agenda
E. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
F. Items for Action
1. Request: Approve a Change of Zoning from Heavy Industrial District to C2
Highway Commercial District
Location: West of the Intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Maitland Road
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Action: Consider the rezone request prior to holding a public hearing during
the October 17, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
2. Request: Approve the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District 7 Project Plan
Location: Southwest of Intersection Hill Street and Harvard Street
Applicant: Stencil Group, LLC
Action: Hold a Public Hearing and Make a Recommendation to City Council
G. Items for Discussion
1. Planning Studies - Project Updates
2. Short Term Rental Discussion
H. City Council Update
I. Public Comment - Public comments are welcome at this time, however, no action will be
taken.
J. Adjournment
Spearfish Planning Commission
Regular Session Minutes
September 19th, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday,
September 19th at 3:00 p.m. in the council chamber of city hall and via Zoom video conference. Greg
Kruskamp chaired and the meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following
members present: Rick Tysdal, Toby Bordewyk, Meghan Byrum, Bob Myer, Larry Vavruska (joined at
3:40), Greg Kruskamp, and Amy Davison. Also present: Marlo Kapsa, Planning Director, Ashley
McDonald, City Attorney, Steve McFarland, City Administrator, John Senden, Mayor, Jaymia Ecker,
Assistant Planning Director and Kyle Mathis, City Engineer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Byrum moved, Bordewyk seconded, and all voted to approve the minutes of the September 5th, 2023
Planning Commission meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Tysdal moved, Byrum seconded, and all voted to approve the agenda of the September 19th, 2023
Planning Commission meeting as presented.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
Kruskamp called for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. Kruskamp disclosed that he sits on
the board of the Northern Hills Training Center but did not feel that this rose to the level of a conflict of
interest.
ITEMS FOR ACTION
1. Request: Approve a Voluntary Annexation and Change of Zoning from County Park
Forest to R3 Multi-Family Residential District
Location: Southwest of Intersection Hill Street and Harvard Street
Applicant: Stencil Group, LLC
Kapsa stated that there have been no changes to the proposed project since the last staff report was presented
at the September 5th Planning Commission Meeting. She summarized the staff report noting that the
annexation involves approximately 10 acres of property and the proposed rezoning of the property to R3 is in
line with adjacent land uses including a multi-unit condo and training center. The developer intends to develop
the property with two 95-100 unit apartment buildings. Kapsa noted that the proposal meets standards for
annexation and rezone, is in line with the comprehensive plan, and will contribute to the supply of rental units
projected to be needed by 2030 in the Rapid City and Black Hills Area Housing Study. Kapsa summarizing
comments and concerns received prior to the meeting including parking issues and impacts to viewshed. They
confirmed that the proposed development meets all minimum standards and will require a traffic impact study
to be conducted prior to issuing any a building permit. Kapsa concluded that city staff recommend approval of
the annexation and change of zoning.
Nate Stencil, the developer and CEO of Stencil Group, joined remotely sharing that they have been in
coordination with the landowner in the planning phase of this project for over a year and excited to bring this
project to Spearfish. A commission member inquired about the potential outcomes of the traffic impact study.
These may include requiring acceleration/deceleration lanes and or intersection control measures. The
developer will also be required to improve the adjacent section of Hill Street including adding sidewalk and
bike lanes.
Kruskamp opened the public hearing. Comments were received from community members around the themes
of traffic, increased run off, change in current land use, externalities affecting neighbors, and pedestrian safety.
Providing testimony were Rick McBride, Tracy Logan, Stan Triplett, Bill Hoffman, Rick Boyd, Nancy Boyd,
Allden Heidie, Kiah Crowley, Bob Young, and Carolyn Sander.
McFarland encouraged attendees to get involved in the process to update the City’s comprehensive plan. An
open house will be held on October 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the City Park Pavilion.
Following comments, Kruskamp closed the public hearing.
Myer moved, Byrum seconded and all voted to approve the voluntary annexation and change of zoning from
county park forest to R3 multi-family residential district. The item will go before City Council at the October
2nd meeting for consideration.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Planning Studies – Project Updates
Highway 85 Corridor study – consultant is working on a summary of report of public engagement session held
in July.
Colorado Boulevard – Staff is exploring grant funding opportunities. No other major updates.
Comprehensive Plan Update – Project team is preparing for upcoming open house.
Planning Commission Update
After serving on the commission for 31 years, Myer expressing his gratitude toward fellow commission
members and the city and concluded by expressing his desire to pass the role on. The mayor presented an
appreciation award.
City Council Update
Dylan Wilde was appointed to the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No comments were provided.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 PM.
Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report
Meeting Location: 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish SD, Council Chamber of City Hall
and by Zoom Online Meeting
Meeting Date and Time: October 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Request: Approve a Change of Zoning from Heavy Industrial District to C2
Highway Commercial District
Action: Consider the rezone request prior to holding a public hearing
during the October 17, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting
Location: West of the Intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Maitland Road
Proposal Summary:
The proposed request would annex one acre of property from Heavy Industrial District to C2
Highway Commercial District (C2). The proposed rezone is in alignment with Land Use and City
Form goals and strategies set forth within the City’s Comprehensive Plan and aligns with existing
surrounding zoning and land use. The proposed rezone would bring a currently legal conforming
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office building use into compliance with City Zoning regulations.
General Comments:
The proposed rezone to C2 generally aligns with existing surrounding city zoning. Property lying
north and west of the subject property is zoned C2 with a mix of uses including storage units, boat
sales, an indoor golf facility, and office spaces. The property directly east of the subject property
is currently zoned Heavy Industrial District and is largely undeveloped aside from a few remaining
outbuildings. The property to be rezoned is currently developed with an office building, which was
a legal non-conforming use when the property was annexed. The rezone to C2 District would
allow for future office use of the building to be compliant with City zoning regulations.
Staff Review:
This change of zoning is guided by the City of Spearfish Revised Code of Ordinances, Appendix
A- Zoning, Article VI. Administration and Enforcement, Section 5. Amendments. A proposed
amendment shall be considered on its own merits using the following criteria as a guide. Proposed
amendments shall:
1. Be necessary because of substantially changed or changing conditions of the area and district
affected, or in the ordinance generally.
a. The subject property used to be home to the former McLaughlin Sawmill. The property
was purchased by the City in late 2017. The existing zoning of the property is Heavy
Industrial District which aligned with the use of a sawmill. The sawmill use no longer
exists and the area surrounding the site has since developed with commercial uses
allowed within the C2 district. The proposed rezone would allow the existing office
building to function as an office space moving forward and will better reflect the more
commercial needs of the surrounding area.
2. Be consistent with the intent and purposes of the ordinance:
a. The purpose and intent of the R3 Multi-Family Residential District is “established for
the accommodation of retail and business service activities and are typically located
and grouped along a major street, street intersection or highway interchange,
generating a considerable volume of vehicular traffic.” The subject property is located
along Colorado Boulevard, a major arterial street, and is developed with an office
building. An office space would be considered a permitted use within the C2 District.
As such, the proposed rezone aligns with the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
3. Not directly or indirectly adversely affect any other part of the ordinance.
a. There are no proposed changes to the text of the zoning ordinance associated with
this rezone, therefore, this criterion is not applicable.
4. Be consistent with and not in conflict with the Spearfish comprehensive plan.
a. The proposed development aligns with the following Strategies for the Developing City
set forth within the Comprehensive Plan:
i. “The overall location and arrangement of land uses for new development
should follow a basic hierarchy starting with the more intense land uses on the
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ii. major streets, and the less intense uses on the minor/local streets.”
1. The subject property is located adjacent to Colorado Boulevard which
is classified as an arterial Street in the City’s Master Transportation
Plan. The existing development of this site aligns with the surrounding
commercial development along a rapidly developing major commercial
corridor.
iii. Encourage the adaptive re-use of existing structures and under-utilized lands
to raise the visual quality and vitality in the community, reduce sprawl, and
make efficient use of existing community infrastructure.
1. Rezoning of the subject property will ensure the existing office building
continues to see permitted use in line with the surrounding
development.
Public Comment:
Notice of a public hearing will be published in the newspaper and sent to owners within 200 feet
of the property boundary 10 days prior to the public hearing. Any comments received will be
included in the Staff Report and discussed during the meeting.
Summary:
The proposed rezone aligns with adjacent zoning and land uses, complies with the City’s Zoning
Ordinance, and realizes land use and city form strategies set forth within the City’s
Comprehensive Plan. As such, staff would recommend approval of the proposed rezone.
STAFF CONTACT: Marlo Kapsa – Planning Director, 605-717-1122;
marlo.kapsa@cityofspearfish.com
ATTACHMENTS:
Page 5 – Zoning Map
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Zoning Map
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Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report
Meeting Location: 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish SD, Council Chamber of City Hall
and by Zoom Online Meeting
Meeting Date and Time: October 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Applicant: City of Spearfish
Request: Approve the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District 7 Project Plan
Action: Hold a Public Hearing and Make a Recommendation to City
Council
Location: Southwest of Intersection Hill Street and Harvard Street
Proposal Summary:
The proposed request would create Tax Increment District 7 (TID 7) as shown above. All
qualifying costs would be fronted by the developer and would support development of two new
95–100-unit apartment buildings made available to renters who make at or below 80 percent of
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area median income (AMI). The amount of $4,941,090 will be the maximum amount the City will
ever pass on acting as a conduit for TIF #7.
General Comments:
State law requires that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City
Council on the Tax Increment District Project Plan. The Planning Commission’s scope of
review is to evaluate if the plan addresses the primary topics contained in state law, and to
comment on components within the plan. The table of contents contains an overview of all
the plan requirements as required by state law.
The driving interest in the establishment of this Plan is to offer tax increment financing as a tool
to stimulate and leverage private sector development and redevelopment, and to promote
economic development throughout the District by providing affordable housing. The intention of
this TIF Project is to increase the availability of affordable housing as well as improve community
infrastructure in the City of Spearfish. The multifamily units will be rented at 80% AMI.
This Plan outlines the total costs of the project, the amounts of project costs to be reimbursed
by the tax increment district, and financial impacts to the City, County, and School District
while the TIF revenues are paying back the debts of the project. The repayment of TIF debt
is authorized for up to twenty years after the district is created.
The Developer anticipates the project costs in acquiring, developing, financing and preparing the
TIF Property for sale, lease and/or development will meet or exceed Four Million Nine Hundred
Forty One Thousand Ninety Dollars. Certain of these costs would be considered TIF-eligible costs
within the meaning of SDCL § 11-9-14 and SDCL § 11-9-15. The Developer anticipates requesting
reimbursement of those eligible reimbursement costs that relate to site work, street and utility
build-out, and engineering, together with financing costs.
The amount of $4,941,090 will be the maximum amount the City will ever pass on acting as a
conduit for TIF #7. This amount will include any and all interest associated with the debt and the
controlling value of the TIF will never pay more than $4,941,090. All TIF revenue will be passed
onto the Developer until the full amount has been paid or 20 years from the year of creation,
whichever happens first.
Public Comment:
The project plan was forwarded to Lawrence County and Spearfish School District for their
comment. Notice of the hearing was published in the official paper of the City a minimum of 10
days prior to the meeting. No comments have been received as of this writing.
Summary:
The driving interest in the establishment of this Plan is to offer tax increment financing as a tool
to stimulate and leverage private sector development and redevelopment, and to promote
economic development throughout the district by providing affordable housing. Staff finds the Plan
to meet all minimum statutory requirements for the establishment of a TID. As such, staff would
recommend approval of the proposed TID.
STAFF CONTACT: Marlo Kapsa – Planning Director, 605-717-1122;
marlo.kapsa@cityofspearfish.com
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ATTACHMENTS:
Page 4 – Elevation
Page 5 – Site Plan
Page 6-43 – Tax Increment District #7 Plan
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Elevation
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Site Plan
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCE
DISTRICT #7
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #1
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #1
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #1
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #1
Submitted by:
TAX INCREMENTobin
F J. Morris
INANCE DISTRICT #1
Colliers Securities
On behalf of
The City of Spearfish
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #1
Created:
July 2023
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #1
Colliers Securities
124 West Dakota Ave| Pierre, SD 57501
TAX INCREMENT F INANCE DISTRICT #1
Tobin.morris@colliers.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction – The Project ................................................................................................................ 2
Creation of City of Spearfish Tax Increment District #7 ............................................................... 8
Taxable Value of City of Spearfish................................................................................................... 9
Kind, Number, Location, and Detailed Costs of Proposed Public Works and Improvements
SDCL § 11-9-13(1)............................................................................................................................ 10
Feasibility Study, Economic Development Study, and Fiscal Impact Statement ...................... 14
Method of Financing, Timing of Costs and Monetary Obligations............................................. 15
Estimated Impact of Tax Increment Financing on Revenues of Taxing Jurisdictions ............. 16
Maps .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Supplementary Findings ................................................................................................................. 18
Changes to City & County Comprehensive/Master Plan Map, Building Codes & City
Ordinances per SDCL §11-9-16 (4) ................................................................................................ 18
List of Estimated Non-Project Costs .............................................................................................. 18
Statement of Displacement and Relocation Plan .......................................................................... 18
Performance Bond, Surety Bond or Other Guaranty .................................................................. 18
List of Schedules............................................................................................................................... 19
Schedule 1 ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Schedule 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Schedule 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Schedule 4 ......................................................................................................................................... 26
Schedule 5 ......................................................................................................................................... 27
List of Attachments .......................................................................................................................... 28
Attachment 1 .................................................................................................................................... 29
Attachment 2 .................................................................................................................................... 30
Attachment 3 .................................................................................................................................... 31
Attachment 4 .................................................................................................................................... 33
Attachment 5 .................................................................................................................................... 34
Attachment 6 .................................................................................................................................... 35
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INTRODUCTION – THE PROJECT
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an incentive utilized by local governments to attract private
development and investment. New investment equals new jobs, more customers, and in turn, more
investment opportunity. The incentive can also help attract and retain existing businesses and workers
that might otherwise find more attractive options elsewhere. The jobs and additional investment, both
private and public, mean more money for the community. Tax Increment Financing helps to overcome
costs that often prevent redevelopment and private investment from occurring in the community. As a
result, the TIF area itself improves and property values increase.
Specifically, money for improvements and other incentives comes from the growth in property
valuations and the corresponding property tax revenues — the tax increment. A tax increment is the
difference between the amount of property valuation present within the TIF district before TIF district
designation and the amount of property valuation increase due to the creation of a TIF district. Property
taxes collected on the original valuation existing in the TIF at the time of its designation continue to be
distributed to the city, school district, county and all other taxing districts in the same manner as if the
TIF district did not exist. Only property taxes collected as a result of the incremental increase in the
value of these properties after formation of the TIF district are available for use by the counties or cities
to fund projects costs in the TIF district.
In addition to increasing property valuation, creating a Tax Increment District for the benefit of
affordable housing can mean retaining and creating more jobs. Today’s business climate allows
corporations the flexibility to call any state in the union their home. It is up to local communities to
attract and retain companies to their communities. Using Tax Increment Financing is one of the most
powerful economic development tools to help communities achieve their goals.
A local government, per South Dakota Codified Law, Chapter 11-9, can designate a specific area within
its boundaries as a redevelopment area appropriate for a TIF district and prepare a plan for development.
TIF projects must be recommended for approval by the County or City Planning Commission and the
City Council.
The intention of this TIF Project is to provide affordable housing in City of Spearfish for the local
workforce. The Project will consist of increasing the availability of affordable housing, including
providing the necessary infrastructure for the development. The development will consist of two
apartment buildings, each containing 95 or more units.
The Developer, Stencil Group, has extensive experience in multifamily construction and property
management throughout Minnesota and South Dakota. The Developer’s focus is market rate and
affordable housing options. Unlike most other development companies, Stencil Group designs, builds,
and manages many of their multifamily developments. This allows them to offer more affordable
housing rates than most other developers.
The following are some of Stencil Group’s completed multifamily projects:
• 5th Street Lofts, Northfield, MN - 79 units
• Dakota Estates I, Aberdeen, SD - 65 units
• Dakota Estates II, Aberdeen, SD – 72 units
• Dakota Estates III, Aberdeen, SD – 127 units
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• Edgerton Place I, Mitchell, SD – 65 units
• Edgerton Place II, Mitchell, SD – 72 units
• Flats at Neill Park, Burnsville, MN – 120 units
• Flats on 21, Austin, MN – 82 units
• Flats on 4th, Rochester, MN – 92 units
5th Street Lofts, Northfield, MN
Dakota Estates I, Aberdeen, SD
Flats at Neill Park, Burnsville, MN
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Purpose & General Definitions
The property upon which this Tax Incremental District (TID) is proposed to be implemented is located
within City of Spearfish, South Dakota.
As such, the creation of City of Spearfish TIF #7 shall be conditioned upon the creation of the District
by resolution, and the establishment of the TID boundaries and approval of the TID Project plan by the
City Planning and Zoning Commission.
The purpose of this Plan, to be implemented by City of Spearfish, South Dakota is to satisfy the
requirements for a Tax Increment District Number 7 as specified in SDCL Chapter 11-9. The
principal purpose of the Plan is to define eligible property and to define a Tax Increment Plan for
funding eligible activities in an eligible area of the City. The Plan will describe the boundary, estimated
costs, feasibility and fiscal impact of the District.
This Plan was prepared for adoption by the City Council in recognition that the area requires a
coordinated, cooperative strategy, with financing possibilities, to promote affordable housing and
accomplish the City’s development objectives for improving the continued viability by promoting
economic development within the City of Spearfish.
The driving interest in the establishment of this Plan is to offer tax increment financing as a tool to
stimulate and leverage private sector development and redevelopment, and to promote economic
development throughout the District by providing affordable housing.
The intention of this TIF Project is to increase the availability of affordable housing as well as improve
community infrastructure in the City of Spearfish. The multifamily units will be rented at 80% AMI.
The proposed multifamily development is located on the western side of Spearfish, along Hill Street.
The proposed apartment complex will be for the benefit of workforce housing. Currently, the City of
Spearfish is experiencing a shortage of housing and the proposed development will help alleviate that
need.
From the years 2010 to 2020, the City of Spearfish experienced a population increase of 1,507 residents
or 15%. The City is expected to continue growing over the course of the next decade. According to the
2023 Rapid City Housing Market Study, the City of Spearfish will experience a population increase of
more than 10% or an estimated population of 12,918 by the year 2030.
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Due to the continued growth of the City of Spearfish, the demand for additional housing options has
also increased. The 2023 Rapid City Housing Market Study recommends 224-281 additional rental
units by the year 2030 in the City of Spearfish.
The table below shows the housing demand by affordability. It should be noted that as an “affordable
housing” TIF, rents cannot exceed 80% AMI.
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General Definitions
The following terms found in this Plan are defined as the following:
“Base” or “Tax Incremental Base” means the aggregate assessed value of all taxable property
located within a Tax Incremental District on the date the district is created, as determined by SDCL §
11-9-20.
“Blighted or Economic Development” SDCL § 11-9-8.
(1) Not less than twenty-five percent, by area, of the real property within the district is a blighted
area or not less than fifty percent, by area, of the real property within the district will stimulate
and develop the general economic welfare and prosperity of the state through the promotion
and advancement of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, agricultural, or natural resources;
and
(2) The improvement of the area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all
of the other real property in the district.
“City Council” means the City Council of Spearfish, South Dakota
“Calendar Year” means the starting date of January 1 to an ending date of December 31st.
“Department of Revenue” means the South Dakota Department of Revenue.
“Developer” means Stencil Group, LLC
“Developer’s Agreement” means the agreement between Developer and City of Spearfish concerning
this Tax Incremental District.
“District” means the Tax Incremental District.
“Economic Development” means all powers expressly granted and reasonably inferred pursuant to
SDCL § 9-54.
“Fiscal year” means that fiscal year for City of Spearfish
“Generally Applicable Taxes” shall have the same meaning as set forth in 26 CFR § 1.141-4€.
“Governing body” means the Spearfish City Council
“Grant” means the transfer for a governmental purpose of money or property to a transferee that is
not a related party to or an agent of the municipality;
“Infrastructure Improvements” means a street, road, sidewalk, parking facility, pedestrian mall,
alley, bridge, sewer, sewage treatment plant, property designed to reduce, eliminate, or prevent the
spread of identified soil or groundwater contamination, drainage system, waterway, waterline, water
storage facility, rail line, utility line or pipeline, or other similar or related structure or
improvement, together with necessary easements for the structure or improvement, for the benefit
of or for the protection of the health, welfare, or safety of the public generally.
“Planning Commission” means the City of Spearfish Planning Commission
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“Plan” means this Project Plan.
“Project Costs” means any expenditure or monetary obligations by City of Spearfish, whether made,
estimated to be made, incurred or estimated to be incurred, which are listed as Project Costs herein will
include any costs incidental thereto but diminished by any income, special assessments, or other
revenues, other than tax increments, received, or reasonably expected to be received, by City of
Spearfish in connection with the implementation of this Plan.
“Project Plan” means a properly approved Plan for the development or redevelopment of a tax
incremental district including all properly approved amendments thereto as recommended pursuant to
SDCL § 11-9-13.
“Public Works” means the Infrastructure Improvements, the acquisition by purchase or condemnation
of real and personal property within the Tax Incremental District and the sale, lease, or other disposition
of such property to private individuals, partnerships, corporations, or other entities at a price less than
the cost of such acquisition which benefit or further the health, safety, welfare and economic
development of the City and Project Costs.
“Taxable Property” means all real taxable property located in a Tax Incremental District.
“Tax Incremental District” means a contiguous geographic area within a City defined and created
by resolution of the governing body and named City of Spearfish Tax Incremental District #7
“Tax Increment Valuation” is the total value of the Tax Incremental District minus the tax
incremental base pursuant to § 11-9-19.
“Tax Increment Law” means South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 11-9.
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CREATION OF CITY OF SPEARFISH TAX INCREMENT
DISTRICT #7
Representatives of the Developer have approached officials of City of Spearfish regarding the
possibility of creating a Tax Incremental Financing District (“TID”) to assist in the Project Costs
within the Plan on land located within the City of Spearfish, South Dakota.
The TID will consist of creating a new housing development in the City of Spearfish and all necessary
infrastructure needs.
Affordable housing is important to the economic vitality of communities. It can attract and retain
employees to a community, supporting the local workforce so they can live close to their jobs. In
revitalizing communities, the construction of affordable housing units can also help to stimulate
economic growth.
Property Within Tax Increment #7
The real property to be located within the Tax Increment District is within the boundaries of the City of
Spearfish and described as follows:
• LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF THE NE1/4NE1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6N, R2E, BHM,
SPEARFISH, LAWRENCE COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA AND AND INCLUDING
THE HILL STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE
DESCRIBED LOCATION, HILL STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO LOT 1
AND LOT 2 BLOCK 1 OF THOMSON ADDITION, ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 16,
T6N, R2E, BHM, SPEARFISH, LAWRENCE COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. (TO BE
KNOWN AS LOT 3 AND LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF THOMSON ADDITION)
All Located in the City of Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota including within and adjacent
rights-of-ways.
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TAXABLE VALUE OF CITY OF SPEARFISH
State law requires that tax increment districts cannot exceed ten percent of the taxable value of a
municipality. The 2023 Taxes Payable value for City of Spearfish is $1,349,985,432. The base value
of the taxable property for inclusion into this Tax Incremental District #7, as estimated but not yet
verified by Lawrence County Director of Equalization, is $45,390.
11-9-7. Maximum percentage of taxable property in municipality permitted in districts. In order to
implement the provisions of this chapter, the resolution required by § 11-9-5 shall contain a finding
that the aggregate assessed value of the taxable property in the district plus the tax incremental base
of all other existing districts does not exceed ten percent of the total assessed value of taxable
property in the municipality.
There is currently three other active TIF districts in the City of Spearfish. Using the estimates provided
for TID #7, the value of all existing Tax Increment Districts combined is less than 1.0% of the total
2023 Taxable Valuation.
City of Spearfish
Tax Increment
Base Value
District
1 $231,701
4 $1,921,358
6 $87,353
7 $45,390
Total $2,285,802
City of Spearfish Taxable Value $1,349,985,432
All TIF Base Value Must be Less than 10% $134,998,543
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KIND, NUMBER, LOCATION, AND DETAILED COSTS OF
PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
SDCL § 11-9-13(1)
In order to implement the provisions of SDCL Chapter 11-9, the following are Project Costs and
expenditures made or estimated to be made and the monetary obligations incurred or estimated to be
incurred. The Project Costs include capital costs, financing costs, real property assembly costs,
professional fee costs, imputed administration costs, relocation costs, organizational costs,
discretionary costs and grants, plus any costs incidental thereto.
All Project Costs are found to be necessary and convenient to the creation of the Tax Incremental
District and its implementation. The project constitutes economic development which is a proper
public purpose of the City. The City exercises the powers expressly stated in and reasonably inferred
by SDCL §11-9-15 and Chapter 9-54. The City shall enter into all contracts in accordance with South
Dakota Law.
Costs of Public Works and Improvements
In accordance with SDCL § 11-9-14 the following is the kind, number, location and dollar amount
of estimated Project Costs, costs of public works and improvements.
The following are estimated costs of the Project:
1 2
Kind of Project Location Amount Reference
Capital Costs (Street, Water District 11-9-15(1)
& Sewer) (cleaning & grading of land
& associated costs)2
Financing Costs District 11-9-15(2)
Real Property Assembly District 11-9-15(3)
Professional Fees District 11-9-15(4)
Administrative Costs District 11-9-15(5)
Relocation Costs District 11-9-15(6)
Organizational Costs District 11-9-15(7)
Discretionary Costs and District $4,941,090 11-9-15(8)
Grants
Eligible Project Costs $4,941,090
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The above are estimates of the costs involved in the project; the final total may be greater or smaller.
An itemized listing of the estimated costs is set forth on Schedule 1. Because the cost estimates are
only projected expenditures, the total authorized TID costs is expected to be $4,941,090. This amount
is the controlling value with respect to authorized TID Project Costs rather than the particular line
item amounts contained in the above Chart and Schedule 1. The line item categories proposed are for
guidance only, and actual costs will be determined upon completion of the improvements. The above
total represents eligible Project Costs. Only such amounts as are feasible will be allowed by the City
or by monetary obligation.
1District shall mean the Tax Increment District.
2SDCL §11-9-15 (1) Capital costs, including the actual costs of the construction of public works or
improvements, buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures; the demolition, alteration, remodeling,
repair, or reconstruction of existing buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures; the acquisition of
equipment; the clearing and grading of land; and the amount of interest payable on tax incremental
bonds or notes issued pursuant to this chapter until such time as positive tax increments to be
received from the district, as estimated by the Project Plan, are sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on the tax incremental bonds or notes when due;
(2) Financing costs, including all interest paid to holders of evidences of indebtedness issued to
pay for Project Costs, any premium paid over the principal amount thereof because of the redemption
of such obligations prior to maturity and a reserve for the payment of principal of and interest on
such obligations in an amount determined by the governing body to be reasonably required for the
marketability of such obligations;
(3) Real property assembly costs, including the actual cost of the acquisition by a municipality of
real or personal property within a tax incremental district less any proceeds to be received by the
municipality from the sale, lease, or other disposition of such property pursuant to a Project Plan;
(4) Professional service costs, including those costs incurred for architectural, planning, engineering,
and legal advice and services;
(5) Imputed administrative costs, including reasonable charges for the time spent by municipal
employees in connection with the implementation of a Project Plan;
(6) Relocation costs;
(7) Organizational costs, including the costs of conducting environmental impact and other studies
and the costs of informing the public of the creation of tax incremental districts and the
implementation of project plans; and
(8) Payments and grants made, at the discretion of the governing body, which are found to be
necessary or convenient to the creation of tax incremental districts or the implementation of project
plans.
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Conditions of the Developer Agreement relating to Constitutional Debt
It is specifically a condition of the proposed Developer’s Agreement that the City's obligation
to pay is limited to the proceeds of the positive tax increment from the TID receipted into the
TIF Fund. The obligation of the City to pay pursuant to the proposed Agreement does not
constitute a general indebtedness of the City or a charge against the City's general taxing power.
The provisions of SDCL 11-9-36 are specifically incorporated within the Agreement by
reference. It is also to be specifically agreed that the City has made no representation that the
proceeds from such Fund shall be sufficient to retire any indebtedness incurred by Developer.
The parties further acknowledge that SDCL 11-9-25 limits the duration of allocation of the
positive tax increment payments and the fund created by the TID.
Additionally, the City’s obligations to make the payments set forth in the proposed Agreement
shall be lawfully made from funds to be budgeted and appropriated on an ANNUAL BASIS for
that purpose during the City's then current fiscal year, thus not counting towards
Constitutional Debt. If at any time during the term of this Agreement, the governing body of the
City shall fail or refuse to approve or authorize the funds due hereunder, then the Agreement
shall terminate upon the end of the fiscal year for which funds were approved or authorized,
without penalty to the City. The City's obligation hereunder shall not in any way be construed
to be a debt of the City in contravention of any applicable constitutional or statutory limitation
or requirement concerning the creation of indebtedness by the City, nor shall anything
contained herein constitute a pledge of the general credit, tax revenues, funds or moneys of the
City. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the proposed
Agreement, the City hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligations of the City under this
Agreement are a material inducement for Developer to incur various development and
construct improvements upon the TID property and the failure to pay tax increment to
Developer will be financially detrimental to future improvements on said property.
The Developer anticipates the project costs in acquiring, developing, financing and preparing
the TIF Property for sale, lease and/or development will meet or exceed Four Million Nine
Hundred Forty One Thousand Ninety Dollars. Certain of these costs would be considered TIF-
eligible costs within the meaning of SDCL § 11-9-14 and SDCL § 11-9-15. The Developer
anticipates requesting reimbursement of those eligible reimbursement costs that relate to
site work, street and utility build-out, and engineering, together with financing costs.
It is further understood that the amount of $4,941,090 will be the maximum amount the City
will ever pass on acting as a conduit for TIF #7. This amount will include any and all interest
associated with the debt and the controlling value of the TIF will never pay more than
$4,941,090. All TIF revenue will be passed onto the Developer until the full amount has been
paid or 20 years from the year of creation, whichever happens first.
The payment of tax increment funds under this Agreement is a Grant under Chapter 11-9 of the
South Dakota Codified Laws (the “Grant”). The Grant is a personal property right vested with
the Developer on the effective date of this Agreement. The City will Grant this amount to the
Developer and thus not have to account for any assets on the City’s financial statement. The
Developer will be responsible for obtaining their financing and the City will not be liable for
any Developer debt.
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Upon completion of the construction of the infrastructure improvements, the Developer shall
certify to the City’s Finance Officer the costs of construction, including capital costs,
Professional Fees, and contingency costs. The Developer shall provide contractor/supplier
invoices or other supporting documentation upon request of the Finance Officer. Upon
certification and verification of costs, the City shall pay all available tax increment fund
revenues not to exceed $4,941,090.
Expenditures Exceeding Estimated Cost
Any expenditures, which in sum would exceed the total amount of the TID amount of $4,941,090 will
require an amendment of this Plan. All amendments would be undertaken pursuant to SDCL §11-9-
23.
When the expenditures within the Plan are increased in excess of more than 35 percent of the total
above, the Department of Revenue will be required to reset the base, in accordance with SDCL §11-
9-23.
If the Project Costs are not provided for in the original plan, the governing body would be required
to amend the plan which requires the South Dakota Department of Revenue to re-determine the tax
increment base when additional Project Costs are added to a plan. SDCL §11-9-23.
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FEASIBILITY STUDY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY,
AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Detailed List of Estimated Project Costs
Attached as Schedule 1 is a detailed list of estimated Project Costs for each of the phases of the project
as per SDCL § 11-9-13(3). No expenditure for Project Costs is provided for more than five years after
the District is created.
Feasibility Study
An economic feasibility study per SDCL § 11-9-13(2) is attached as Schedule 2.
Economic Development Study
Attached is Schedule 3 an Economic Development Study showing the impact of the Tax Increment
District, until and after the bonds are repaid, upon all entities levying property taxes in the district.
Required as per SDCL § 11-9-13(4).
Fiscal Impact Statement
Attached is Schedule 4 a Fiscal Impact Statement showing the impact of the Tax Increment District,
until and after the bonds are repaid, upon all entities levying property taxes in the district. Required
as per SDCL § 11-9-13(4).
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METHOD OF FINANCING, TIMING OF COSTS AND MONETARY
OBLIGATIONS
The payment of Project Costs is anticipated to be made by the City to Developer from the special fund
of the Tax Incremental District. SDCL § 11-9-13(5). Pursuant to the Developer’s Agreement, the
City will pay to the Developer all available tax increment funds it receives from the District.
Maximum Amount of Tax Increment Revenue
The maximum amount of tax increment revenue bonds or monetary obligations to be paid through Tax
Increment District #7 shall be the amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the payments made for
Project Costs and pay all tax increment bonds or monetary obligations in an amount not to exceed
$4,941,090 principal and interest or such lesser amount as may be feasible with the estimated revenue
generated by the Tax Increment District. The final terms and conditions will be set forth in the
Developer’s Agreement.
Duration of Tax Increment Plan
The duration of the Plan will extend to the number of years it will take for the reimbursement of the
City, the extinguishment of bonds and the monetary obligation except that the Plan duration shall
not exceed 20 c al en d ar years of revenue from the date of creation of the District.
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ESTIMATED IMPACT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ON
REVENUES OF TAXING JURISDICTIONS
The site will generate taxes to the local jurisdictions at or above the assessed value of the base. All
taxing districts shall receive the taxes from that base which will be the value set for 2022 taxes payable
in 2023. The tax increment will be available to the taxing jurisdictions at or before twenty years
after the creation of the District. Schedule 5 details the tax capture implications to each of the local
taxing jurisdictions. After the repayment of the bonds and monetary obligations, taxing entities will
receive their proportionate share of tax dollars for the base value and the tax incremental values.
Mechanisms are built within State Codified Law to ensure that school districts are held harmless by
TIF districts for their General and Special Education Funds. For these purposes, law (SDCL 13-13-
10.2) defines four classifications of TIFs:
• Economic Development - Any area where there is or will be one or more businesses engaged
in any activity defined as commercial or industrial by the governing body that has zoning
authority over the land contained within the tax incremental district
• Industrial – Any factory or any business engaged primarily in the manufacturing or assembly
of goods, the processing of raw materials, and the wholesale distribution of products for resale
• Affordable Housing – Includes an area where: 1. The original selling price of any house in the
district will be at or below the first-time homebuyer purchase price limit being used by the
South Dakota Housing Development Authority as of the date the house is sold; OR 2. The
monthly rental rate of all multifamily housing units in the district will be at or below the
calculated rent for the state's eighty percent area median income as of the date the district is
created, for a minimum of five years following the date of first occupancy.
• Local – Any tax incremental districts that do not fall under Economic Development or Industrial
All public school districts are funded through the State Aid to Education formula. The two primary
channels of the formula are State Aid and Local Effort. Multiple agencies of the State of South Dakota
calculate the amount of General Fund monies to be distributed to school districts each year through the
State portion. Local effort is considered the amount of revenue that is generated by local property taxes
at maximum levies.
If a TIF is classified as Economic Development, Industrial, or Affordable Housing, the school funding
that would be generated by the increment valuation is considered lost local effort and is paid through
the State Aid side of the formula. If a TIF is classified as Local, the affected school district funding
must be recouped through local effort in the form of an additional levy added to the General and Special
Education Funds. In either scenario, the school district receives the financial need associated with the
increment valuation.
City of Spearfish TIF #7 will be classified as Affordable Housing; therefore, any lost local effort will
be covered through the State Aid to Education Formula.
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MAPS
The Conditions map, SDCL § 11-9-16(1), is included as Attachment 2.
The Improvements map, SDCL § 11-9-16(2), is included as Attachment 3.
The Zoning Change Map, SDCL § 11-9-16(3), is included as Attachment 4.
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SUPPLEMENTARY FINDINGS
CHANGES TO CITY & COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE/MASTER PLAN MAP, BUILDING
CODES & COUNTY ORDINANCES PER SDCL §11-9-16 (4)
No changes to neither City ordinances nor the City Master Plan are required.
LIST OF ESTIMATED NON-PROJECT COSTS
The following is a list of the non-Project Costs per SDCL § 11-9-16(5). All costs are listed as taxable
value; actual non-project costs will exceed the following amounts.
Item Amount
$20,000,000
Construction of Apartments
TOTAL $20,000,000
STATEMENT OF DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION PLAN
No residents or families will be displaced by the Project. SDCL § 11-9-16(6)
PERFORMANCE BOND, SURETY BOND OR OTHER GUARANTY
As security for its fulfillment of the agreement with the governing body, a purchaser or lessee of
redevelopment property may furnish a performance bond, with such surety and in such form and
amount as the governing body may approve or make such other guaranty as the governing body may
deem necessary in the public interest. This additional security may be provided for in a Developer’s
Agreement.
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LIST OF SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1 - Estimated Project Cost
SCHEDULE 2 - Economic Feasibility Study & Estimated Captured Taxable Values
SCHEDULE 3 - Economic Development Study
SCHEDULE 4 - Fiscal Impact Statement
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SCHEDULE 1
ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS
Estimates TID Eligible of Project Costs Requested
The City of Spearfish has determined that this will be an affordable housing Tax Increment
District, thus the eligible cost will be in the form of an infrastructure grant that will not exceed
$4,941,090 This is a permitted use under SDCL 11-9-15.
11-9-15. Specific items included in project costs. Project costs include:
(1) Capital costs, including the actual costs of the construction of public works or
improvements, buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures; the demolition, alteration,
remodeling, repair, or reconstruction of existing buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures;
the acquisition of equipment; the clearing and grading of land; and the amount of interest
payable on tax incremental bonds issued pursuant to this chapter until such time as positive
tax increments to
be received from the district, as estimated by the project plan, are sufficient to pay the principal
of and interest on the tax incremental bonds when due; .
(2) Financing costs, including all interest paid to holders of evidences of
indebtedness issued to pay for project costs, any premium paid over the principal amount
thereof because of the redemption of such obligations prior to maturity and a reserve for the
payment of principal of and interest on such obligations in an amount determined by the
governing body to be reasonably required for the marketability of such obligations;
.
(3) Real property assembly costs, including the actual cost of the acquisition by a
municipality of real or personal property within a tax incremental district less any proceeds to
be received by the municipality from the sale, lease, or other disposition of such property
pursuant to a project plan;
.
(4) Professional service costs, including those costs incurred for architectural,
planning, engineering, and legal advice and services; .
(5) Imputed administrative costs, including reasonable charges for the time spent
by municipal employees in connection with the implementation of a project plan;
(6) Relocation costs; .
(7) Organizational costs, including the costs of conducting environmental impact
and other studies and the costs of informing the public of the creation of tax incremental
districts and the implementation of project plans; and .
(8) Payments and grants made, at the discretion of the governing body, which are
found to be necessary or convenient to the creation of tax incremental districts, the
implementation of project plans, or to stimulate and develop the general economic welfare and
prosperity of the state.
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The following shows the total project costs for the proposed Spearfish TIF #7:
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SCHEDULE 2
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY & TAXABLE VALUE
The City has been asked to create a Tax Increment District to help offset the expansion
associated with this project. This feasibility study provides that the Project Costs can be
financed through tax increment financing under South Dakota Tax Incremental District Law
(South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 11-9). Tax increment financing is an indispensable self-
financing tool used throughout the United States to help local governments successfully
develop and redevelop areas and encourage economic development.
In tax increment financing, the current real property tax assessed value of all properties in a
designated project area (“tax increment financing district”) is established as the “base value.”
As development in the tax increment financing district increases the assessed values of the
redeveloped properties, a portion of the additional tax revenue generated by the increase in
assessed value over the base value is set aside and committed by the City to the reimbursement
of approved project costs.
Tax increment financing is permitted only in connection with a “Project Plan” duly adopted
by the City. The property is currently estimated to have a taxable value of $45,390. The
improvements to be made to the property are estimated to add to the assessed valuation. The
estimated increment resulting from the improvements would be approximately $4,941,090 in
new value once fully developed. Since only positive tax increment will be applied, the
proposed project is feasible.
All of the project costs are found to be necessary and convenient to the creation of the Tax
Incremental District and the implementation of the project.
For purposes of this Project Plan, the Developer is projecting that the apartment complex will
be built and fully developed by calendar year 2027.
The City’s role is to simply act as a conduit for the revenue and pass on all positive increment
to the Developer or to reimburse the City for their expenses, of which, will never exceed
$4,941,090 in total payments, or 20 years, whichever comes first.
It is assumed that all obligations incurred would be adequately secured as to allow the payment
of principal and interest when due, whether by means of a taxable bond or loan. The actual
repayment schedule may change, but all principal and interest shall be paid within the life of
the TID. Utilizing the information regarding expected increment valuation and tax generation,
it is possible to estimate an expected revenue stream that can be utilized to retire debt that will
be created as a result of implementing the Project Plan.
City of Spearfish TID #7 is proven feasible based upon the projections made by the Developer,
projecting a total in excess of $4,941,090 in tax revenue during the life of the 20-year TID can
be found in the following tables. For purposes of this Project Plan, it is anticipated no
increment generated by City TID #7 will be available until the earliest of calendar year 2026
and thereafter.
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TID Tax Revenue Estimates Available for City of Spearfish
This project will have properties that are classified as Non-Ag Other.
These projections are based on the developer’s build-out schedule.
School County City Fire Water Ambulance Total Equalized
10.24 3.286 2.160 0 0 0 15.686 90%
Project Increment Project Increment Project Increment Total Amount Available
Construction Year Valuation Year Revenue Year Project Increment 4
1 2 3 for D/S
2023 2024 2025 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
2024 2025 2026 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ - $ 141,174
2025 2026 2027 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2026 2027 2028 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2027 2028 2029 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2028 2029 2030 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2029 2030 2031 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2030 2031 2032 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2031 2032 2033 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2032 2033 2034 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2033 2034 2035 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2034 2035 2036 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2035 2036 2037 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2036 2037 2038 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2037 2038 2039 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2038 2039 2040 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2039 2040 2041 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2040 2041 2042 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
2041 2042 2043 $ 141,174 $ 141,174 $ - $ - $ 282,348
$ 2,541,132 $ 2,399,958 $ - $ - $ 4,941,090
Multifamily Phase 1
$ 10,000,000 Projected Valuation
Year % Assessed Projected Valuation Taxable Valuation Taxation
2023 0% $ - $ - $ -
2024 0% $ - $ - $ -
2025 0% $ - $ - $ -
2026 100% $ 10,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $ 141,174
2027 100% $ 10,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $ 141,174
2028 100% $ 10,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $ 141,174
Multifamily Phase 2
$ 10,000,000 Projected Valuation
Year % Assessed Projected Valuation Taxable Valuation Taxation
2023 0% $ - $ - $ -
2024 0% $ - $ - $ -
2025 0% $ - $ - $ -
2026 0% $ - $ - $ -
2027 100% $ 10,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $ 141,174
2028 100% $ 10,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $ 141,174
The TIF can not exceed 20 years from the year of creation
Actual Revenue is for 18 years
For projection purposes only and do not reflect actual revenue
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SCHEDULE 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY
Introduction
City of Spearfish has been approached concerning the creation of a tax increment district
(TID). Per South Dakota Codified Law 11-9-8, the governing body must make a finding that
not less than 50%, by area, of the real property within the district will stimulate and develop
the general economic welfare and prosperity of the State through the promotion and
advancement of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, agricultural and natural resources, and
the improvement of the area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of
the other real property in the district.
Study Area Boundary
The Project boundaries are described and depicted on the maps in Attachments 1 and 2 of this
Plan.
Establishing Economic Development
South Dakota law describes affordable housing as activity that stimulates and develops the
general economic welfare and prosperity of the state through the promotion and advancement
of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, agricultural, or natural resources. The definition of
Affordable Housing for State Aid to Education Formula purpose is any area where the original
selling price of any house in the district will be at or below the first-time homebuyer purchase
price limit being used by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority as of the date the
house is sold; OR the monthly rental rate of all multifamily housing units in the district will be
at or below the calculated rent for the state's eighty percent area median income as of the date
the district is created, for a minimum of five years following the date of first occupancy. The
proposed City of Spearfish TID #7 meets both of these criteria.
Finding That the Improvements to the Area Are Likely To Enhance Significantly
the Value Of Substantially All Of The Other Real Property In The District
It is definitively found that once the improvements set forth within the Project Plan are
initiated, the improvements will enhance significantly the value of substantially all of the other
real property in the district. The City of Spearfish TID #7 will provide much needed affordable
housing to the growing City of Spearfish region. A supplemental use of the TIF will be
improvements as deemed necessary within the developed area.
Conditions Within The Study Area; Land Use And Planning Land Use, Planning
And Comprehensive Plan
The City of Spearfish Comprehensive Plan is consistent with the proposed use of the District.
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Findings within the Project Area Analysis
It is found that not less than 50%, by area, of the real property within the District will stimulate
and develop the general economic welfare and prosperity of the State of South Dakota through
the promotion and advancement of available affordable housing. It is also found that the
improvement of the area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of the
other real property in the District in accordance with SDCL 11-9-8.
The investment in the Project area will stimulate and develop the general economic welfare
and prosperity of the region through the promotion of affordable housing.
The Project area is a tract of land in the City of Spearfish. It is to be used for an expansion of
affordable housing, the necessary infrastructure, improvements to the water and sewer service.
The Developer will offer an apartment complex consisting of two apartment buildings. Each
building will have up to 105 units each.
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SCHEDULE 4
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CITY OF SPEARFISH TID #7
Introduction
A fiscal impact statement shows the impact of the TID, both until and after the bonds or obligations
are repaid, upon all entities levying taxes upon property in the District. The following fiscal impact
statement is intended to provide only a brief analysis of the estimated impact of the Tax Increment
District to the public pursuant to SDCL § 11-9-13(4). It is not intended to challenge a more detailed,
complete financial analysis.
Definitions
“Assumptions” means factors or definitions used in the fiscal analysis. Assumptions may include
facts and figures identified by the District and educated guesses that are sometimes necessary when
not all of the information is available. Assumptions are often used to extrapolate an estimate.
Assumptions may include an estimate of tax levies of each taxing entity, the school aid formula
contribution, the value of the real property, etc.
"Base Revenues” means the taxes collected on the base value.
“Fiscal Impact” means the increase or decrease in revenues and generally refers to an impact to
revenues caused by the district.
“Revenue” means ad valorem taxes.
“Tax Increment District” means City of Spearfish Tax Increment District Number 7
“Taxing Districts” means all political subdivisions of the state which have ad valorem taxing power
over property within the boundaries of the Tax Increment District.
“Tax Increment Revenues" means all revenues above the Base Revenues.
Assumptions
1. The property will have improvements which at completion is estimated at taxable purposes
at $20,000,000
2. The average tax levy of all taxing districts will be $15.686 per thousand dollars of taxable
valuation.
3. Tax increment will start to be collected in 2026 and end prior to 2043.
4. The discretionary formula will be waived by Developer.
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SCHEDULE 5
ESTIMATED CAPTURED TAXABLE VALUES
For purposes of this Project Plan, it is assumed that the Developer will elect not to use the real
property tax discretionary formula currently utilized in the City of Spearfish, South Dakota,
pertaining to payment of real property taxes (i.e., 20% Year 1; 40% Year 2; 60% Year 3; 80% Year 4;
and 100% Year 5.)
* Actual valuation shall depend upon the value determined by the Lawrence County Director of
Equalization when assessed, with the application of dollars-per-thousand from local taxes. All tax
increment revenues shall be from Generally Applicable Taxes attributable to the improvements to be
constructed in the TID. The potential for total increment collections are estimated to be at the maximum
range of $4,941,090 covering a span of captured tax years not to exceed 20. Collection is anticipated
to begin in 2026, and the schedule carries out the tax captured 20 years from the date of Plan adoption.
The following dollars-per-thousand rates are the current taxing rates of the local taxing jurisdictions
for Owner Occupied property types:
2023 Property Tax Rate
Entity "Other"
City of Spearfish 2.160
Lawrence County 3.286
Spearfish School District 10.240
Total 15.686
Utilizing the information regarding expected increment valuation and tax generation, it is possible to
generate an expected revenue stream that can be utilized to retire debt that will be created as a result of
implementing the Project Plan.
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Descriptions of Real Property
Attachment 2 - Conditions map, SDCL § 11-9-16(1)
Attachment 3 - Improvements map, SDCL § 11-9-16(2)
Attachment 4 - Zoning Change Map SDCL § 11-9-16(3)
Attachment 5 – Tax Increment District Boundary
Attachment 6 – Department of Revenue Classification Letter
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ATTACHMENT 1
DESCRIPTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY:
• LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF THE NE1/4NE1/4 OF SECTION 16, T6N, R2E, BHM,
SPEARFISH, LAWRENCE COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA AND AND
INCLUDING THE HILL STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY IMMEDIATELY
ADJACENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LOCATION, HILL STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO LOT 1 AND LOT 2 BLOCK 1 OF THOMSON
ADDITION, ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 16, T6N, R2E, BHM, SPEARFISH,
LAWRENCE COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. (TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 3 AND
LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 OF THOMSON ADDITION)
All Located in the City of Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota including within and adjacent
rights-of-ways.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Conditions picture for City of Spearfish Tax Incremental District #7, SDCL § 11-9-16(1)
The following are pictures showing the current conditions of the proposed location of TIF #7
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ATTACHMENT 3
Improvements map for City of Spearfish Tax Incremental District #7, SDCL § 11-9-16(2).
The following is a plat map of the Tax Increment District:
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Shown below is the Plat Map for the City of Spearfish TID #7:
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ATTACHMENT 4
Zoning Map for City of Spearfish Tax Incremental District #7 SDCL § 11-9-16(2).
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ATTACHMENT 5
The following shows the Boundary Map for the City of Spearfish TIF #7:
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ATTACHMENT 6
The Following shows the Department of Revenue Classification Letter:
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