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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.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
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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.
east gateway tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ)
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
| 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