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Approval of Tax Increment Financing Amendment for 800 Grand

Original title: Sponsor: City Manager’s Office Approving the First Amendment to the 800 Grand Tax Increment Financing Plan and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement with the Kansas City TIF Commission and 800 Grand KCMO LLC. “Do Pass”

July 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance formalizes the financial structure for the 800 Grand development, determining how tax revenues generated by the property are managed and distributed between the city and the developer.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

800 Grand KCMO LLC

The entity is a party to the Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement authorized by this ordinance.

Kansas City TIF Commission

The commission is a signatory to the agreement governing the tax disbursements for the project.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved an amendment to the existing plan for the 800 Grand development project. This action authorizes the City Manager to sign a formal agreement regarding tax contributions and disbursements with the Kansas City TIF Commission and the developer, 800 Grand KCMO LLC.

Key Facts

The City Council passed Ordinance 260496.
The ordinance approves the First Amendment to the 800 Grand Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan.
The City Manager is authorized to enter into a Tax Contribution and Disbursement Agreement.
The agreement involves the Kansas City TIF Commission and 800 Grand KCMO LLC.
The ordinance was introduced on May 20, 2026.

Why It Matters

This ordinance formalizes the financial structure for the 800 Grand development, determining how tax revenues generated by the property are managed and distributed between the city and the developer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan?

A TIF plan is a public financing method used to subsidize infrastructure and development projects by using the anticipated future gains in tax revenues from the improved property.

Who is the developer for the 800 Grand project?

The developer identified in the agreement is 800 Grand KCMO LLC.

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TIF Plan Amendment

The document indicates an amendment to an existing TIF plan, suggesting a change in the financial terms or scope of the 800 Grand project.

800 Grand 800 Grand KCMO LLC

Connected Entities

location800 Grand“The specific development project site subject to the TIF plan.”Map →

organization800 Grand KCMO LLC“The private entity/developer involved in the tax agreement.”Map →

organizationCity Manager's Office“The department sponsoring the ordinance.”Map →

organizationKansas City TIF Commission“The commission responsible for overseeing the TIF agreement.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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