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Wells County Council tables proposed ban on tax abatements for utility-scale solar
Summary
A proposed ordinance to prohibit tax abatements for utility-scale solar projects was tabled June 12 after County Attorney Ted Storer asked for more time to consult with outside counsel about the measure.
The Wells County Council tabled consideration of a proposed Utility Scale Solar Tax Abatement Prohibition Ordinance at a special session on June 12, 2024 after County Attorney Ted Storer requested additional time to review the measure and consult outside counsel.
Council President Seth Whicker explained to the council that Storer asked to confer with Attorney Rick Hall, who previously assisted with the county's economic development agreement with Paddlefish Solar. No formal vote on the ordinance was recorded; the transcript notes the subject was tabled pending further legal review.
No ordinance text, timeline for return, or formal motion to table was recorded in the minutes provided; the County Attorney's office was indicated as the point of follow-up. The council proceeded to other agenda items, including Heartland REMC’s CF-1 compliance filings and Resolution 2024-05.
The council adjourned at 5:41 PM.
