Data Center
Council Approves Rezoning But Tables Special Permit For RV Park
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council approved a rezoning request during its monthly meeting on Monday, June 8, that will allow property off South Rogers Street to be utilized as an RV park, but members stopped short of authorizing a related special permit request. Council member Ed Bradley was elected to chair the meeting…
Read MoreAfter Three Years Clarksville Deserves Real Answers
Three years ago, The Graphic started covering the proposed data center project in Clarksville. Since then, we have filed Freedom of Information Act requests, reviewed permit filings, attended public meetings, and reported on utility agreements, zoning ordinances, environmental permits, and infrastructure discussions. Despite being met with resistance, we’ve done our part. Now it’s time for…
Read MoreCCU Commission Approves Billing Credit
The Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission approved a power cost adjustment (PCA) credit for customer bills from June through September during its monthly meeting Monday, May 18, after discovering customers had been charged incorrect PCA amounts for the past 16 months because of a reporting error. A PCA is a charge on electric bills utilities…
Read MoreClarksville Council Approves New IT Zone
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council unanimously voted Monday, May 11, to create a new zoning category in the city for the operation of data centers and activities that directly support data centers. Aldermen approved the amendment to the city’s zoning code that adds “industrial technology districts” under the existing regulations for industrial zones.…
Read MoreCHA Commission Discusses Poplar Circle Complaints
by Stephanie Baker The Clarksville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 14, and discussed tenant concerns voiced at the public hearing, particularly by Poplar Circle tenants. The Authority held its public hearing on Monday, April 13, where residents were encouraged to voice concerns about their homes and the neighborhood. The majority of…
Read MoreCouncil Approves Disbursement Of Data Center Permit Fees
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council approved the disbursement of over $2 million in permit fees from the data center project to various city departments during its monthly meeting Monday, April 13. Mayor David Rieder told aldermen that city staff members met to determine the areas of greatest need, and the resulting proposal would…
Read MoreJC Quorum Court Waits On Ordinance Regulating Mineral Extractions; Committee Formed To Delve Into Issue After Legal Questions Raised
by Janice Penix The Johnson County Quorum Court tabled an ordinance at its monthly meeting Thursday which would regulate mineral extraction near high-investment developments such as the Serverfarm data center being constructed in Clarksville. Justices of the peace voted to form a committee to look further into the issue after questions about the legality of…
Read MoreNew CCU Policy Puts Infrastructure Costs On Developers
The Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, March 24, and approved authorization for General Manager Roy Young to execute Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) agreements on behalf of the utility. Young presented a master CIAC agreement for Commission consideration. Information provided at the meeting states CIAC agreements are common…
Read MoreCCU Commission Pivots On Wastewater Upgrades: Two New Commissioners Welcomed
General Manager Roy Young opened the Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU) Commission meeting on Monday, March 16, by welcoming two new commissioners to the board, Jason Shook, who replaces Jennifer Risinger as secretary with a term ending Dec. 31, 2028; and Blake Neumeier, who replaces Roger Brooks with a term ending Dec. 31, 2029. The Commission…
Read MoreClarksville Council Approves Electric Rates For Data Center; Aldermen Authorize Grant Application For Rodeo Arena
by Janice Penix The Clarksville City Council approved a specialized electric rate structure at its monthly meeting Monday, March 9, ensuring large customers such as the data center being developed in the city will bear the costs and risks associated with oversized demands. Jason Carter, attorney for Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU), told the Council the…
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