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Council approves $820,000 sale of 2685 Plant Road as residents press for scrutiny of XAI and water reuse plan
Summary
The Memphis City Council voted Feb. 18 to sell a portion of city-owned land at 2685 Plant Road for $820,000. The decision drew extensive public comment raising questions about a nearby XAI data center, air and water permits, and community engagement for a proposed gray-water reuse facility.
The Memphis City Council on Feb. 18 approved a resolution to sell a portion of city-owned property at 2685 Plant Road for $820,000, prompting multiple residents to urge closer scrutiny of a proposed gray-water reuse project tied to an XAI facility in South Memphis.
The resolution, sponsored by the administration and approved with same-night minutes, covers parcel ID 05010100054 in District 6, Super District 8. The motion to approve was moved by Councilman Martavius Smiley and seconded by Councilwoman Aisha Thomas. The council recorded unanimous support and the item passed on the council voting screen.
Supporters and opponents said the site sale could enable a water reuse facility that advocates have sought, but many residents warned the sale and related approvals are moving too quickly and lack transparency. "XAI has come here to Memphis not having held a single town hall with residents," said Richard Massey,…
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