BarH Ranch Incorporated

Proposed Data Center in Box Elder County

The Box Elder County Commission approved two resolutions concerning the MIDA Stratus Project, a proposed data center development, despite significant public opposition. The resolutions adopted an interlocal agreement with MIDA and granted county consent for MIDA to create the Stratus project area. This decision allows MIDA to proceed with its own land use processes, though it is not a direct approval for data center construction. The meeting addressed concerns about air and water quality, property rights, and economic benefits, with commissioners emphasizing the project's adherence to environmental regulations and its potential tax revenue for the county.