Tax Increment Financing (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Remainder of 2012	$ 185
2013	399
2014	431
2015	464
2016	501
Thereafter	2,978
Total	$ 4,958

Total amount of tax increment financing debt.

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The amount of tax increment financing debt maturing in remainder of fiscal year.

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The amount of tax increment financing debt maturing after five years.

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The amount of tax increment financing debt maturing in the fifth year.

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The amount of tax increment financing debt maturing in the fourth year.

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The amount of tax increment financing debt maturing in the third year.

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The amount of tax increment financing debt maturing in the second year.

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