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Council authorizes tax‑abatement contract for Jarrett logistics expansion
Summary
Council adopted a resolution authorizing a tax-abatement contract for Xeldam, LLC and Jarrett Companies, Inc.; Jarrett representatives said the site at 1781 is about 80% occupied and the company plans an expansion of roughly 15 acres and 260,000–280,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space.
The Orrville City Council on Dec. 2 authorized the Safety-Service Director to enter into a tax‑abatement contract with Xeldam, LLC and Jarrett Companies, Inc., a move the minutes record as intended to support local warehousing expansion.
Matt Tarutani, representing Jarrett, told council that the warehouse at 1781 is approximately 80% filled and that the company is evaluating expansion on 15 acres to add roughly 260,000–280,000 square feet of roof area, with docks on the west side and a bump‑out facing Main Street to enable additional logistics operations. Tarutani said the company is exploring additional clients and growth opportunities.
On council motion, the reading rules were suspended and Resolution 45‑24 authorizing the Safety‑Service Director to execute a tax‑abatement contract was adopted. The minutes record the motion and adoption as carried by voice vote.
The minutes do not include the abatement terms (length, percentage, or estimated fiscal impact to the city) nor specifics of any conditions attached to the contract; those details would be found in the contract document maintained by the Safety‑Service Director or the city clerk.
Council thanked the Street Department earlier in the meeting for downtown holiday decorations and discussed a separate Hostetler project in which culvert work may be completed before spring road work, but those comments were not tied to the Jarrett item.
Next steps for the Jarrett project will depend on contract finalization and any required administrative steps for tax‑abatement execution and construction permitting.
