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Polk County grants 10‑year, 90% ad valorem tax exemption to proposed Fort Meade data center
Summary
Polk County adopted an ordinance granting Fort Meade DC LLC a 90% ad valorem tax exemption for 10 years for a proposed 1,925,000 sq ft data center project that the developer estimates will include $1.2 billion in real property improvements, $1.64 billion in equipment, and 50 full‑time jobs averaging about $107,000 per year.
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance granting an economic development ad valorem tax exemption and approved a corresponding performance agreement for Fort Meade DC LLC.
Project summary presented by staff: the applicant plans a roughly 1,925,000 square foot data center campus with approximately $1.2 billion in real property improvements and $1.64 billion in tangible personal property…
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