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County Judge Johnson opened a public hearing on the project, and developers and local officials spoke before the court acted to authorize the county judge to sign a resolution creating the reinvestment zone.

The developers’ team, which included Evan Horn of Ernst & Young and Cameron Labac of Samsung, described the project as a large-scale photovoltaic facility with battery energy storage. \"This is a utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project,\" Horn said, adding that developers estimate the solar component at about 20 megawatts and the storage at about 60 megawatts, with the storage duration still under consideration. Developers told the court the installation footprint would be on the order of hundreds of acres — their comments variously referenced \"about a thousand acres\" and \"right around 800 acres\" — and that peak investment in improvements could be roughly $190 million to $200 million.

Horn told the court that creating the reinvestment zone is the first step in a two-step local process that makes improvements within the zone eligible for local tax abatement; it does not guarantee any tax abatement. \"If approved, it doesn't guarantee that this project receives a property tax abatement,\" Horn said. He also told the court developers expect to start construction in early 2027 with commercial operations possible in mid-2028, and that, if construction begins after Jan. 1, 2027, taxing jurisdictions would first see a tax-year impact in 2028 with full value on the rolls the following year.

City of Burkburnett officials urged more local coordination. Lindsay McNabb Fox, assistant city manager, read a letter from the city attorney saying the project involves \"substantial properties, almost 700 acres,\" and asking to be included in all discussions and for the county and developer to understand the city intends to apply its subdivision regulations and planning requirements. The city also asked that its letter be included in the public-hearing record.

A representative of Burkburnett Independent School District told the court the district learned of the project only days earlier and said the district will need depreciation and valuation information to assess effects on local tax rates and state aid. \"We've had 0 communication. So, the first thing we got was a letter 2 3 or 4 days ago about this,\" the superintendent said.

Developers said they had performed coordinated studies and outreach as part of diligence. Horn said the team completed a glint-and-glare study and a bird‑strike review and provided a memorandum from Shepherd Air Force Base indicating the base saw no operational issues. He also said developers met with local fire officials and the city to discuss emergency response and possible water-line extensions near the site. On decommissioning, a developer said state law requires removal of project improvements if a facility shuts down (the team said that process would include removing concrete and returning the site to prior condition).

Commissioners and staff asked about access and local road impacts; developers said project access would use state highways rather than county roads, reducing expected county road impacts. The court also discussed agricultural rollback taxes; Horn said rollback taxes would be the project's responsibility under the lease structure and would be payable by the project if the use converts ag valuation to commercial.

The court voted on a resolution creating Reinvestment Zone No. 1 with Nymphaea Solar LLC. Commissioner Fincannon moved to authorize the county judge to sign the resolution; Commissioner Beauchamp seconded. The motion carried 5-0.

Next steps outlined by presenters and the court: creating the zone does not bind the county to any abatement; a separate tax-abatement agreement would require later negotiation and a subsequent vote by the commissioners. Developers said further site surveys and coordination with the city and the air force base would continue before and during permitting.

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Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (7 items): Motion to approve; motion seconded; motion carried 5-0.

- Reinvestment Zone No. 1 with Nymphaea Solar LLC: Motion to authorize the county judge to sign a resolution creating the reinvestment zone; moved by Commissioner Fincannon, seconded by Commissioner Beauchamp; motion carried 5-0.

- Approve regular bills for payment and verify payroll taxes filed; order treasurer to disperse payroll and/or bills within 72 hours: Motion to approve; seconded; motion carried 5-0 (mover/second not specified on the record).

- Approve and ratify minutes of the Feb. 11, 2025 regular session: Motion by Commissioner Mueller, seconded by Commissioner Fincannon; motion carried 5-0.

- Approve Kenan Stubblefield as a non‑compensated reserve deputy constable to assist Constable Precinct 2: Motion (mover recorded in minutes as Commissioner Fincannon/Tincannon), seconded by Commissioner Beauchamp; motion carried 5-0.

- Award indigent disposition-of-remains contract to Text Line Mortuary: Motion by Commissioner Beecham to award; seconded by Commissioner Fincannon; motion carried 5-0. (County staff to negotiate contract terms and return final contract for formal approval.)

- Accept total-loss offer from PAC for a sheriff’s office vehicle (2020 Chevrolet Tahoe): Motion by Commissioner Fincannon, seconded by Commissioner Beechamp; the court accepted offer 1 (actual cash value $25,069.92 minus deductible; payout $20,069.92); motion carried 5-0.

- Rescind Court Order 25Dot0204Dot079 related to a prior fleet purchase quote: Motion by Commissioner Watts, seconded by Commissioner Fincannon; motion carried 5-0.

- Issue purchase orders for two 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks and upfits for Constable Precinct 1: Motion by Commissioner Beauchamp, seconded by Commissioner Mueller to approve purchase orders for quote numbers 8649584 ($64,364.85) and 8649488 ($62,084.85) to be paid from department 409 general-fund contingencies; motion carried 5-0.

Other business

- The court received an update on courthouse renovations and annex projects and adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

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Wichita County OKs reinvestment zone for proposed Nymphaea solar and storage project after public hearing

Votes at a glance: Wichita County Commissioners Court (Feb. 21, 2025)