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City says data-center development lies outside Sandusky jurisdiction; HB 646 study commission discussed
Summary
City Manager John Orzac told the Community Relations Commission the data center at issue is outside Sandusky’s jurisdiction; the meeting summarized Ohio House Bill 646, which would set up a state data-center study commission to evaluate water, grid, environmental, farmland and national-security impacts.
City Manager John Orzac’s position—relayed by Dr. Coun—was that the nearby data-center development was approved by Perkins Township and therefore falls outside Sandusky’s jurisdiction. "The data center isn't within our jurisdiction, so we have no control or input when Perkins Township allowed this development to proceed," Dr. Coun said, conveying the city manager’s assessment.
The meeting reviewed Ohio House Bill…
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