(Seguin) — Guadalupe County Commissioners today are expected to once again consider a proposed development agreement and tax abatement package tied to a multi-million-dollar data center project.
The proposed agreements between Guadalupe County and CloudBurst Texas, LLC. are listed on today’s agenda as both a presentation item and as two separate action items – one on the approval and one on the proposed tax abatement.
County leaders first heard details on the proposed data center project during the Feb. 24 regular meeting. However, no action was taken at that time. During that meeting, at least one commissioner said she was not given some of the same details about the project that others on the commissioners court had received.
The data center proposal is expected to continue to draw public attention, especially as similar projects across Texas have generated concerns about land use, water consumption, energy demand and the long-term impact on rural communities.
Residents will have the opportunity to speak during the “Citizens to be Heard” portion of the meeting before commissioners consider the proposed agreements.
The agreements are expected to outline the company’s plans for the project, investment commitments and the terms of any county tax incentives.
In addition to the CloudBurst proposal, commissioners are also expected to recognize Parker James Gilman with the Grandeza de Guadalupe Award for community-focused achievements and civil service.
The Guadalupe County Commissioners Court meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Guadalupe County Courthouse.