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Commissioners continue review of tax abatements for Blue Heron and two solar projects after UXO, depreciation questions
Summary
Mills County commissioners heard a presentation on proposed tax abatements for Blue Heron, Red River Solar and Clean Energy Solar, reviewed depreciation schedules and projected revenue impacts, and were told unexploded ordnance on the site must be removed before construction can begin. The court scheduled further review on Dec. 15 and a possible vote Dec. 29.
Mills County commissioners spent a substantial portion of their meeting Dec. 8 discussing proposed tax abatements for several utility-scale solar projects, including Blue Heron, Red River Solar and Clean Energy Solar.
Jeff (Richard) Allen, who presented the abatement figures, said the depreciation schedule used in the county’s analysis is consistent with appraisals by Pritchard and Abbott and with work he has done in other counties. Allen said the…
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