Cleveland County’s commissioners met Friday in a special meeting to approve an “Economic Development Agreement” with the city of Norman regarding the proposed Rock Creek Entertainment District.
The Cleveland County Recreational and Entertainment Facilities Trust unanimously approved the agreement with the city of Norman, the University of Oklahoma, Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority, UNP North LLC, and the Cleveland County Recreational and Entertainment Facilities Authority to begin work on the proposed tax increment finance district, including the arena for the University of Oklahoma.
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