Auburn council to weigh SRO deal, police grant and data center moratorium tonight
Auburn City Council is scheduled to consider a resolution urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act, which would enact a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in New York. The resolution highlights concerns about data centers' potential impact on energy demand, water resources, electricity costs, and environmental factors like e-waste and noise. This discussion is part of a broader agenda for the council's upcoming meeting.
Auburn City Council is set to meet to discuss a range of issues, including a significant resolution urging New York Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act. This proposed state-level legislation would implement a one-year moratorium on new data center construction across New York.
The resolution under consideration by the Auburn City Council argues that data centers could significantly strain existing infrastructure and resources. Specific concerns cited include increased energy demand, heightened water consumption, potential rises in residential electricity costs, generation of electronic waste, noise pollution, and substantial land consumption. If approved by the city council, a certified copy of the resolution would be formally sent to Governor Hochul to advocate for the signing of the act.
Beyond the data center resolution, the council's agenda for the evening includes a proposed five-year agreement for school resource officers with the Auburn Enlarged City School District and a vote on accepting a $193,301 state police grant for violence prevention. Other items cover routine financial matters, property sales, and capital project closures.