New Data Center Could Bring Millions in Tax Revenue to Linn County City
Central City, Iowa, is considering a proposed data center that city leaders believe will bring significant tax revenue. However, residents have concerns about the facility's impact on water, electricity, and noise. The city is developing new zoning ordinances, and a public forum is scheduled to address questions.
Central City, Iowa, is considering a proposal for an 18,500-square-foot data center that city leaders anticipate will generate significant tax revenue, estimated at $19 million, with half allocated to the city to help maintain low property taxes. Mayor Don Gray is a strong proponent of the project, highlighting its financial benefits.
However, the proposed facility, though smaller than others in the region near Cedar Rapids, has prompted various questions from Central City residents. Concerns revolve around the data center's potential impact on local water and electricity resources, as well as noise pollution.
In response to the project, Central City is developing a new ordinance for data centers, modeling it after regulations recently enacted by the nearby city of Palo. A public forum, hosted by the developer, Auram Capital Ventures, is scheduled to address residents' questions and provide further details on the project.