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Council discusses 36-month moratorium on tax abatements for commercial solar; ordinance to be voted Oct. 28
Summary
The Council discussed an ordinance, prepared by County Attorney Greg Schnarr, to impose a moratorium on tax abatements for commercial solar development. Members debated the need for a moratorium, its duration and tax implications; consensus was to add 36 months in Section 3 and bring the ordinance to a vote on Oct. 28, 2024.
President Michael W. Kluesner opened discussion on a draft ordinance to impose a moratorium on tax abatements for commercial solar development in Dubois County, a draft the transcript says was prepared by County Attorney Greg Schnarr.
Council members discussed whether a moratorium was necessary, what the appropriate period should be if adopted, and how property taxes might be affected during the next legislative session. The Council reached consensus to add language in Section 3 setting the moratorium period at 36 months.
The ordinance, with the agreed change to Section 3, will be presented for a vote at the Council's next meeting on Oct. 28, 2024. The transcript records debate over the policy and timing but does not contain additional details about the ordinance's scope, exemptions or enforcement mechanisms; those details are to be finalized before the scheduled vote.
