Vote on Fort Wayne data center moratorium held for 3 weeks
The Fort Wayne City Council has postponed a vote on a proposed one-year data center moratorium for three weeks. Councilwoman Rohli Booker introduced the proposal to block new data center approvals, though it would not affect the existing Google data center project. The delay is to allow councilmembers more time to review proposed amendments.
The Fort Wayne City Council has decided to delay a vote on a proposed one-year data center moratorium for three weeks, scheduling the matter to be taken up again on October 13. The proposal, introduced by City Councilwoman Rohli Booker earlier this month, seeks to prevent the approval of any new data center projects for a year.
The moratorium would also task the Department of Planning Services with creating a comprehensive data center development standard. It is important to note that the proposed ban would not impact the existing Google data center project currently underway in southeast Fort Wayne. Councilmembers proposed multiple amendments during the Tuesday meeting, indicating a need for more time to review these changes before casting a final vote.