Industrial Development Agency (IDA)

Agency Overview

The Geneva IDA is one of the city's longest standing economic development partners. The IDA has been involved in the revitalization of downtown Geneva for over 20 years, providing financing and project incentive support. The IDA has also been a funding and advisory partner on the Business Improvement District's (BID) Full Occupancy Initiative, New York Main Street grant programs, Microenterprise Assistance Program, and the city's comprehensive plan development. The IDA can provide property tax relief, sales and mortgage tax exemptions, and land-cost write-downs for qualified projects.

Meetings

The Geneva IDA board meets monthly on the Friday after the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30am. All IDA meetings* can we be viewed live or recorded on our Geneva IDA YouTube page.   

Per Executive Order 202.1, meetings may take place via video conference. Reference the Agenda for each meeting to confirm the location.  

_{*Meeting videos prior to March 2022 are available at City of Geneva NY - YouTube.} 

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Board Members & Staff

• Member & Committee List (PDF)
• 7 total seats, 5-year terms
• IDA Staff
  • Tracy Verrier, Executive Director, tracy.verrier@mrbgroup.com - Biography
  • Matt Horn, MRB Group- Biography
  • Erica Collins, City of Geneva, Strategic Project Manager

PILOT Project Updates

Trinity Church Inn LLC Documents

• Trinity Church Public Hearing Notice - March 28, 2022 at 7pm
• Trinity Church Inn LLC Application
• Trinity Church Inn LLC Cost Benefit Analysis

Annual Reporting

The Geneva IDA's annual reporting documents are available here: Annual Report Archive. This archive includes: budgets, audits, PARIS reporting, Operations & Accomplishments reports, and Measurement reports.