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Richland council approves option agreement with Atlas Agro for Horn Rapids site
Summary
The Richland City Council approved Resolution 2025‑146 to authorize a one‑year option agreement with Atlas Agro for 275 acres at Horn Rapids Road, with supporters citing job creation and large transmission capacity; council members said zoning, cooling, and environmental safeguards will be addressed in later steps.
The Richland City Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to authorize an option agreement with Atlas Agro for 275 acres at 2100 Horn Rapids Road, a move proponents say could enable a green fertilizer plant and related data center development.
City economic-development staff presented Resolution 2025‑146 as an option agreement that allows both parties to complete due diligence before a purchase-and-sale agreement is returned to council. Staff and presenters described potential economic benefits if the purchase option is exercised, including an estimated land sale north of $23.9 million, an estimated $4.2 million in construction…
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