City staff propose targeted 30% abatement boost in southern Olathe to retain industrial investment Staff recommended the industrial revenue bond/tax-abatement policy be amended to allow an additional 30% abatement within a southern Olathe boundary (raising possible abatement to 80% for qualifying industrial uses). Councilmembers and business leaders discussed competitiveness, risk of a "race to the bottom," and reporting requirements.

Olathe is considering a major change to its tax-abatement policy that could boost industrial investment by allowing up to 80% abatement for qualifying projects!

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