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Lebanon board OKs two preallocation MOUs with Eli Lilly, subject to city council approval
Summary
The Lebanon Utility Service Board on Feb. 5 approved two preallocation MOUs that reserve future water and wastewater capacity for Eli Lilly projects, subject to city council approval.
The Lebanon Utility Service Board on Feb. 5 approved two preallocation memoranda of understanding (MOUs) that reserve future water capacity — and in one case wastewater capacity — for Eli Lilly projects in the city’s LEAP innovation district, subject to approval by the Lebanon City Council.
The board voted to approve a water-and-wastewater preallocation MOU for Eli Lilly’s Medicine Foundry project and a separate water-only preallocation MOU for an expansion at Lilly’s existing LP‑1 site (the "LP‑1x" application). Both motions passed by recorded roll call votes with four ayes and one no. Aaron Smith explained his “no” votes at each motion, saying he was concerned about preferential treatment for Lilly and urging similar offers to other city developers.
Jeff Jacob, the utility’s legal counsel, told the board the MOUs follow the utility’s standard template but include project-specific customizations. Jacob described…
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