Industrial Development Agency

Tioga County IDA Introduction
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) is a public benefit corporation organized under the New York State General Municipal Law.  IDA's must be sponsored by a county, town, city or village.  The role of an IDA is to actively promote, attract, encourage and develop recreation, economically sound commerce and industry.

IDA Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency to promote, develop, encourage and assist in acquiring, construction, maintaining, equipping and furnishing certain types of projects and facilities, to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, economic welfare and recreation opportunities of the citizens of Tioga County.

IDA Goals & Objectives
Chapter 24, Article 18-A, Title 1, Section 852 (PDF)

Creation of Tioga County IDA
Chapter 24, Article 18-A, Title 2, Section 912 (PDF)

NYS Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 documents
Assessment of Internal Controls (PDF)

Audit Committee Charter (PDF)

Board Committees (PDF)

Board Duties and Responsibilities (PDF)

By-Laws of the Tioga County IDA (PDF)

Code of Ethics (PDF)

Comprehensive Schedule of Officers (PDF)

Defense and Indemnification Policy (PDF)

Governance Committee Charter (PDF)

Investment Report (PDF)

Listing of All Real Property (PDF)

Operations and Accomplishments (PDF)

Property Disposition Policy (PDF)

Whistle Blower Protection / Code of Conduct Policy (PDF)

Who is the TCIDA?
The Tioga County Legislature appoints a seven (7) person Board of Directors. The Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month.  Daily operations are managed by the Business Administrator, LeeAnn Tinney (607) 687-8259.

Seated: Aaron Gowan, Chairman; LeeAnn Tinney, Business Administrator
Standing: Joseph Meagher, Attorney; Martha Sauerbrey; Ralph E. Kelsey, Treasurer; William E. Caloroso; William J. Woods, Jr., Secretary; Samuel F. Thomas, Vice Chairman
Missing: Michael Roberts

IDA Approved Board Minutes 2007

IDA Approved Board Minutes 2008

IDA Project Updates
E=mt³ Office Park  - SEQRA Statement of Findings: September 2006 (PDF)

IDA Financial Information

2008 Budget for Tioga County IDA

IDA Local Authority Report
2006 Local Authority Report (PDF)

IDA NYS Comptroller Report
2006 NYS Comptroller Report (PDF)

IDA NYS OSC PARIS Report
(NYS combined Local Authority and Comptroller Reports in 2007)
2007 PARIS OSC Annual Report (PDF)

IDA Toolbox
The two primary economic development tools of an IDA are tax abatements and financing.

Tax Abatements:
Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Tax (PILOT) Agreements
Sales Tax Exemptions
Mortgage Recording Tax Exemptions

Financing:
Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
Tax-exempt Industrial Revenue Bonds

Helpful Information

TCIDA FOIL Request Form     Word     PDF 

TCIDA Project Policy Manual   Word     PDF

TCIDA Application for Financial Assistance   Word     PDF

TCIDA Uniform Tax Exemption Policy   Word     PDF

TCIDA Schedule A: Agency Fee Schedule   Word     PDF

Previous PILOT Cost / Benefit Analyses (PDF)

Company                                          Date of Closing
Best Buy Co., Inc.                             9/12/2002
Hadco Corporation (Sanmina)           12/31/2003
231 Main, LLC                                 2/24/2006
Lockheed Martin - US101                2/24/2006
Owego Associates, Inc. (Hampton)   4/28/2006
Lockheed Martin - CSAR-X             Federal RFP Ongoing
Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC   IDA Voted No
CNYO&G, LLC                               10/4/2007

Post-PILOT Cost / Benefit Evaluation (PDF)

Company                                          Date of Completion
ENSCO, Inc.                                     2/28/2008
Upstate Shredding, LLC                     2/28/2008

Tioga County, New York Department of Economic Development and Planning County Office Building  •  56 Main Street  •  Owego, NY 13827 Voice: 607.687.8255  •  Fax: 607.687.1435 E-mail: info@developtioga.com

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