Financial Accountability & Liability

No tax breaks, no socialized infrastructure costs, and financial responsibility that remains with the developer.

Provisions

  1. Tax Neutrality
    No property-tax abatements, PILOT agreements, industrial incentives, or fee waivers. The facility pays its full assessed tax.

  2. Grid Upgrade Liability
    The developer pays all costs for transmission lines, substations, distribution feeders, and grid upgrades required by the facility.

  3. Infrastructure Impact Fee
    An upfront payment covers road reinforcement, bridge upgrades, and stormwater improvements caused by construction and ongoing operations.

  4. Regional Impact Mitigation Fee
    Annual payments compensate households within the six-mile Impact Zone for industrial risk, loss of quiet enjoyment, and property-value impacts.

  5. Property Value Guarantee
    If nearby property values fall relative to comparable regional properties, the developer compensates affected homeowners.

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