Ames City Council to discuss property tax impacts, data center Tuesday
The Ames City Council is set to discuss the formation of a Data Center Study Committee to examine the environmental impacts of data centers. This discussion will occur during its upcoming meeting, alongside proposed changes to property taxes and updates on the city's Climate Action Plan. The committee, if approved, would seek members with expertise in ecology and technical trades to gather and present factual evidence.
The Ames City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss several key municipal matters, including the potential formation of a Data Center Study Committee. The proposed committee would be tasked with investigating the environmental impacts of data centers within the city.
During the meeting, the council will consider approving a plan for the study committee, which would then seek applications from individuals with expertise in ecology-based fields, mechanical, or electrical trades. These members would be responsible for researching, summarizing, and presenting factual evidence and studies related to data center impacts to the council.
Additionally, the council will receive a staff report on the implications of Senate File 2472, focusing on state-level changes to property taxes and tax increment financing, and their potential effect on the City of Ames budget. The agenda also includes an annual report on the city's Climate Action Plan, detailing progress on initiatives like renewable energy and waste reduction, along with proposed updates to building and fire codes and the appointment of an interim city attorney.