In most TIF plans, the guidelines call for about 15% of a construction contract is to be given to a minority-owned firm and about 7% is to be awarded to women-owned companies.

If a contractor cannot show good faith in trying to hire minority- or women-owned businesses, the commission may fine them. As an example, the commission cited the fine on a $100,000 contract to be $7,000.

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