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Court notices public hearing on Americold tax abatement after resident questions public benefit

2115150 · January 16, 2025
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Summary

The Commissioners Court moved a notice to publish a public meeting about a proposed seven-year, 50% tax abatement for Americold Realty Trust Inc.'s cold storage expansion; a resident asked how the abatement benefits taxpayers and whether jobs were required.

The court on Jan. 14 approved notice that it will consider a tax abatement agreement with Americold Realty Trust Inc. for expansion of a cold storage facility on Blue Mountain Road. The item was pulled from the consent agenda and noticed for a future meeting; the notice passed unanimously.

Public comment and staff response Linda Hanratty, who identified herself as a Tarrant County taxpayer, asked the court…

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