ECON DEV AREA-PLAN AMENDMENT

Amends the Economic Development Area Tax Increment Allocation Act. Provides that, if the maximum duration for obligations allowed under an economic development plan is less than the maximum duration allowed under the Act, a municipality may, by ordinance, amend the plan to increase the duration up to the maximum duration allowed under the Act. Provides that obligations secured by the special tax allocation fund for an economic development project area shall mature not later than 38 years (now, 23 years) from the date of establishment of the economic development project area. Provides that, under the Act, a municipality has the power to acquire and operate public improvements. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.