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Officials say Jeffersontown deal will bring 1,000 jobs and $60 million in annual salaries
Summary
A city official described a proposed development as the largest economic project in Kentucky this year for the site, projecting roughly 1,000 employees and $60 million in salaries and forecasting about $600,000 in annual city revenue when complete.
A city official told the Jeffersontown City Council that a development package under negotiation is expected to bring about 1,000 employees and $60 million in annual salaries, which the speaker said would translate to roughly $600,000 in annual city revenue once the project is completed.
Council member Brian reported the figures during the meeting and described the land acquisition for the project as "tremendous," saying the governor called it the largest project in the state this year. Brian credited the mayor and Fred with assembling the package and urged council acknowledgment of the work.
The remarks in the meeting transcript present the employment and salary figures as projected impacts; the record does not show a formal vote, contract signing or additional details on the project's legal or permitting steps during this meeting. The council did not attach an ordinance or vote to the comments in the transcript, and no developer name or specific site plan was given in the remarks made on the record.
