Iowa Colony council adopts resolution pausing data-center construction pending study
The City Council approved a resolution urging a halt to data-center development in Iowa Colony until a comprehensive evaluation of infrastructure, environmental, land-use and community impacts is completed; public comments urged a full ban and questioned the city’s contract with Flock Safety.
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The Iowa Colony City Council on July 20 approved a resolution expressing opposition to the development and construction of data centers within the city until a comprehensive evaluation of potential infrastructure, environmental, land-use and community impacts is completed and appropriate regulatory considerations are reviewed. The motion was made by Councilmember Tim Varlack and seconded by Councilmember Armetta Murray; recorded yea votes were cast by Councilmember Armetta Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott, Mayor Wil Kennedy, Councilmember Sydney Hargroder, Councilmember Tim Varlack and Councilmember Margaret Madariaga.
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