New Hilton downtown to collect a special tax to help w/improvements to the River Greenway

I think this is a great idea. The city council (Item #35) did the right thing in approving this special tax; hiltontax

What I can’t figure out is why are we expecting Hilton to collect a special tax for the improvements but Cherapa and CNA Surety are actually being granted tax breaks (TIF’s). Couldn’t they implement a special tax on the space they lease?

While I think having visitors help pay for our Greenway as a good idea, I’m wondering why Hilton is being singled out?