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Daviess County Council ratifies tax abatement for Jay Wagner Family Properties
Summary
The Daviess County Council approved a confirmatory resolution ratifying a tax abatement for Jay Wagner Family Properties LLC for real and personal property, citing Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1; the auditor will attach an abatement schedule. Bob Grewey of the county economic development group called the project a 'win-win.'
The Daviess County Council on May 13 approved a confirmatory resolution granting tax abatements to Jay Wagner Family Properties LLC for a development at 13090 North 500 East in Elnora.
The council’s reading of the resolution, which cited Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1, described eligibility for a 10-year deduction schedule on real-property improvements and a five-year schedule for personal property. The resolution directs the Daviess County auditor to attach and apply the abatement schedule to the property described in the application and accompanying statement of benefits.
Bob Grewey of the Davis County Economic Development Corporation told the council the project includes an "exceptional workforce development component" and called it "a win-win opportunity." His statement was offered during the public hearing the council opened before taking the formal vote.
A council member moved to approve the confirmatory resolution and another member seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote. The resolution text read into the record referenced publication and disclosure requirements under state law and stated no remonstrances had been received.
Why it matters: The abatement is intended to support investment and job-related development in the county by reducing property tax obligations for qualifying improvements, with the auditor responsible for implementing the agreed schedule.
Next steps: The auditor will attach the approved abatement schedule to the resolution per the council’s instructions. The council did not record individual roll-call vote tallies in the transcript; the motion passed on a voice vote.
