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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.

Meeting Information

  • 3rd Thursday of each month at noon (If there is no New Business the meeting will be cancelled)
  • City Hall, 601 S Buchanan St, Third Floor, Room 306

Agenda & Minutes

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

◼ Click to view Agendas and Minutes

Board Members

 Member Appointed by
David Walker, Chair   Potter County
 Alan Gertonson  City of Amarillo
 Blair Schaffer Potter County
Doyle Corder Amarillo Independent School District
Helen Burton Potter County
John Betancourt Amarillo College
Lee Peterson Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Michelle Bonner Amarillo Hospital District
Tracy Shea City 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

Map of East Gateway TIRZ — Zone 2

Documents

◼ TIRZ #2 Market Profile: 8-Minute Drive Time

◼ Polices and Procedures

◼ Incentive Application  (over $50,000)

◼ Incentive Application (under $50,000)

◼ Final Project and Financing Plan

Concept Plan Maps

◼ Master Plans

◼ Southwest Quadrant Map

◼ Sports Complex Site

◼ Sports Complex