TIF

 I have seen that the school district is fighting for more money. I just recently looked at all the Tif projects on the maps. Almost all the Tif developments are in either Blue Springs or Ray Town school district. It appears to me that we have given away the future of our schools. I personally believe The Tifs create an unfair playing field with the existing businesses in Independence. We were told how great they would be and how much money they would generate. Then why are we getting all these tax proposals to vote on.

Can anyone explain how a TIF project affects the tax base?
Are there special Property Tax abatements?
How does this affect our schools?
Is a TIF project detrimental to surrounding businesses?
Can a TIF project suck money from public services?
What are the pluses and minuses?