18-2117.03. Redevelopment project; inclusion of certain costs.
A redevelopment project that includes the division of taxes as provided in section 18-2147 shall not provide for the reimbursement of costs incurred prior to approval of the redevelopment project, except for costs relating to:
(1) The preparation of materials and applications related to the redevelopment project;
(2) The preparation of a cost-benefit analysis conducted pursuant to section 18-2113;
(3) The preparation of a redevelopment contract;
(4) The preparation of bond and other financing instruments;
(5) Land acquisition and related due diligence activities, including, but not limited to, surveys and environmental studies; and
(6) Site demolition and preparation.
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