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St. Joseph County OKs New Carlisle EDA expansion, designates AWS parcels and approves bond counsel
Summary
The St. Joseph County Board approved Resolution R-9-C-2024 to expand the New Carlisle Economic Development Area by 34 parcels (378 acres), designate Amazon Web Services parcels as taxable within the EDA, and approved a professional services agreement with Barnes & Thornburg to support a proposed $5,000,000 bond for property acquisition and utility work.
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 24 approved Resolution R-9-C-2024 to expand the New Carlisle Economic Development Area, add 34 properties totaling 378 acres and designate parcels associated with Amazon Web Services as "designated taxpayers" eligible to contribute personal property increment to the EDA.
Bill Shelio, the county’s economic development director, told commissioners the amendment would create a new allocation area (number 5) intended to be "town focused," covering properties west of the Nispadjani ditch and along the railroad corridor near U.S. 20. Shelio said the change is designed to support utility projects, property acquisition and demolition needed to advance projects such as a planned bike and pedestrian…
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