Pecos Council adopts resolution to develop data-center readiness and 'responsible development' framework
Summary
The council approved Resolution 26-09-02R directing staff to build an interim, evidence-based data-center readiness and responsible-development framework, require council notification on major commitments, and pursue technical consultants and public engagement.
On Sept. 10 the Pecos City Council adopted Resolution 26-09-02R to begin a formal, staff-led process to evaluate data-center proposals and develop a responsible-development and readiness framework. Interim City Manager Nicole Ferini told the council the resolution is intended to put process before hard policy: the resolution directs staff to fill key information gaps (water, energy, air quality thresholds), coordinate with county and utilities, and return to council with recommendations and draft ordinances.
Ferini said the resolution does not create an ordinance or moratorium but requires that any major commitments related to data centers be brought back to the council in open session. She also emphasized the need for independent technical support; several council members and residents called for third-party consultants to model water demand and air emissions. The council voted to approve the resolution and start public engagement, signaling that staff will now begin outreach, technical scoping and coordinated review with regional partners.
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