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Kaufman County approves tax abatement for Agile Cold Storage’s $46 million project
Summary
Kaufman County commissioners voted to allow the county judge to execute a tax abatement agreement with Agile Cold Storage Dallas LLC for property in the Agile Cold Storage Reinvestment Zone in the city of Kaufman. The abatement mirrors local policy and covers a reported $46 million investment under a seven‑year sliding scale.
Kaufman County commissioners on Dec. 16 approved a tax abatement agreement that will allow the county judge to sign a seven‑year, sliding‑scale incentive for Agile Cold Storage Dallas LLC.
Stewart, an economic development representative who addressed the court, said the city of Kaufman and the community college district had already approved matching abatements. “It’s a marathon day for us, at the EDC,” Stewart said, adding he was headed next to Agile Cold Storage for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony. He described the investment as $46,000,000 and said the county abatement mirrors the county’s standard seven‑year schedule.
The measure was presented by the county judge and approved by motion. The court did not record a roll‑call tally in the transcript; the judge announced the motion carried and proceeded to sign the agreement.
Why it matters: County abatements reduce property tax obligations for a developer for a set period in exchange for local investment and job creation; Stewart told the court the abatement aligns with prior approvals by the city and the community college district. The transcript records no further detail about jobs or the specific tax revenue impact.
What happened next: The judge signed the agreement during the meeting. The transcript does not include a breakdown of projected jobs, timelines for the investment beyond the ribbon cutting, or any distinct conditions attached to the abatement other than the seven‑year sliding scale Stewart referenced.
