The proposal of a 12th Tax Increment District earlier this week did not come without a fight.

Residents attended the meeting to voice concerns not only about creating one TID to jump-start new housing developments along Division Road and amending three others, but also about recent changes made to Sawyer Park Flats.

Residents told WGBA-TV they fear the TIDs are diverting too much funding that should be going to local schools. School districts receive only the base tax value from properties within a TID for the life of the district, which is typically 20 years.

Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward said it is a balancing act for communities like Sturgeon Bay, which is negatively affected by the current school funding formula. While he acknowledged the TIDs will prevent some money from going to the Sturgeon Bay and Southern Door school districts, he said he hopes the growth they promote will bring more families to the area, resulting in higher student enrollment.

A Joint Review Board meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 to discuss the TIDs with the school districts. The districts grew by more than 120 acres after Tuesday's Common Council meeting, including the 77 acres included in the proposed TID No. 12.