Summary
Chapman — with a billion-dollar endowment and tax-exempt real estate — has refused to keep negotiating a payment in lieu of taxes. Councilmember Barrios and Mayor Slater publicly blamed each other for the collapse. Staff will study what legal tools exist to get large nonprofits to contribute to city costs.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Chapman's tax-exempt properties remove significant potential property tax revenue from a city already facing a structural deficit.
Residents could see relief on future tax measures if the university contributes voluntarily.
Residents may bear a larger share of service costs — including police and paramedic responses on campus — if no agreement is reached.
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