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Oxford
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Lamar Project TIF bonds

Summary

The city will issue up to $2.9 million in tax increment financing bonds to repay the Lamar project developer for roads, the Molly Barr/Chickasaw roundabout, and sidewalks. Property tax revenue from the new development — with county participation — pays the bonds back over 15 years.

At a glance

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1
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No immediate city outlay — bonds are repaid from the project's new tax revenue over 15 years.

✅Who benefits

The developer gets reimbursed upfront, and the city gets the infrastructure without tapping general funds.

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