Fort Worth delays vote on $1.1 billion data center abatement after residents raise noise, water and notice concerns

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After hours of testimony from residents and developers, Fort Worth council withdrew and tabled a proposed 50% business-personal-property tax abatement for an Edge Data Centers project on PMBB Capital land to allow more review of noise, water use, emissions and neighborhood notification; council set the matter to return May 12.

Council members put off a decision on a proposed tax abatement for a $1.1 billion Edge Data Centers project on PMBB Capital land after dozens of residents warned of possible long-term impacts on nearby neighborhoods.

Council Member Crane presented a motion that would have conditioned the abatement on several commitments from the developer, including compliance with the city's noise ordinance, limits on domestic water demand tied to a Kimley‑Horn water study, annual compliance reporting, lighting and screening requirements, and a publicly accessible project website. Crane spoke before public comment to summarize the proposed safeguards and to invite community input.

Residents from several nearby neighborhoods told the council they had not received timely notice of earlier zoning approvals and said the city’s 300‑foot…

Fort Worth delays vote on $1.1 billion data center abatement after residents raise noise, water and notice concerns

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