Data Center PILOT Tax Exemption (Ordinance 2025-93)
Summary
Council adopted the PILOT agreement letting a major project pay reduced in-lieu-of-tax payments instead of full property taxes. Residents warned of $800k+ in lost school taxes, huge water and power demands, and environmental harm, and demanded a town hall and independent impact study. A second PILOT ordinance (2026-3) is now headed to a January 27 hearing.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents and speakers cited a potential ~$800,000 annual loss in school tax revenue and a roughly $6 million city investment.
The developer and the project get a multi-year tax exemption; the city counts on PILOT payments in lieu of taxes.
Opponents say schools, the county, aquifers, and nearby residents bear the cost through lost revenue and environmental strain.
Mentions & discussions (3)
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City Council - May 12, 2026
Multiple residents questioned the DataOne data center's water consumption and a possible expansion to one gigawatt, asking for binding guarantees against expansion and more analysis of alternative land uses. One resident shared how to report industrial noise complaints to the county health department.
City Council - Jan 13, 2026
Council adopted the PILOT agreement letting a major project pay reduced in-lieu-of-tax payments instead of full property taxes. Residents warned of $800k+ in lost school taxes, huge water and power demands, and environmental harm, and demanded a town hall and independent impact study. A second PILOT ordinance (2026-3) is now headed to a January 27 hearing.
Related development
DataOne data center
Residents worry the project could strain the city's water supply and expand far beyond what was first proposed.
PILOT Agreement for Project Tax Exemption (Ordinance 2025-93)
The property will pay PILOT amounts instead of full property taxes for up to five years, shifting more of the tax burden to other properties if payments fall short.
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