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Lorain County commissioners say sewer loan is seed money as public questions megasite plans
Summary
Commissioners defended preparatory sewer work for a proposed west‑side tech 'mega site,' saying the sewer component is regional infrastructure and the loan is forgivable if the larger project proceeds; residents asked for clarity on loan origin, feasibility studies and developer identity.
At their Nov. 21 meeting, the Lorain County Board of Commissioners responded to public concerns about planning for a proposed west‑side technology “mega site,” saying the county’s current sewer work is intended as regional infrastructure and the loan supporting the effort is structured as forgivable seed money contingent on project advancement.
A commissioner told residents the county is preparing to be “ready for the future,” that officials do not yet know who a future tenant or developer might be, and that the sewer improvement is meant…
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