Curleybird data center
A 320-acre enterprise data center site next to the Facebook campus in the Regional Technology and Industry Overlay, with about $600 million in initial investment. On June 15, 2021 the council approved a 40-year development agreement and a water and sewer agreement (1,000 acre-feet reserved), both 4-0.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Subdivision
- Size
- 320 acres
- Applicant
- Curleybird, LLC
Every hearing and vote
June 15, 2021 · City Council
Development agreement with Curleybird, LLC (data center)
Approved · 4-0
Economic Development Director Aaron Sanborn described 320 acres in two parcels next to the Facebook site in the Regional Technology and Industry Overlay, for an enterprise data center with about $600 million in initial investment. Terms include a municipal energy tax reimbursement of up to 80 percent if renewable energy is used (Facebook receives 100 percent), the city may request up to $3 million for road damage, impact fees at building-permit rates with no prepayment, and a 40-year term with renegotiation if roadwork is not started in five years, the first phase plan is not submitted in seven, or construction has not started in ten. City Attorney Jeremy Cook asked for authority to adjust the liability cap and wording. Council Members Colby Curtis and Carolyn Love asked the city to focus on business diversity rather than more data centers because of water concerns.
- Acres: 320 on two parcels
- Initial investment: about $600,000,000
- Term: 40 years
June 15, 2021 · City Council
Water and sewer agreement with Curleybird, LLC
Approved · 4-0
The city reserves 1,000 acre-feet of water initially, expiring if milestones are missed, and the company has a right of first refusal on an additional 2,000 acre-feet with 30 days to secure water if remaining city capacity falls to 3,000 acre-feet. The company pays current share prices and rates, and the city may use the company's secondary water for a reuse system. The liability cap changes apply here too.