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Meeting Summary
The March 3, 2026 City Council work session focused on a proposed $1.1 billion data center development by EDC Fort Worth LLC at Veal Ranch, with a recommended 10-year tax abatement on 50% of business personal property taxes. The council also received updates on the Main Street America pilot program for Historic Northside and Polytechnic Heights corridors, and discussed ongoing public safety initiatives in the East Lancaster Corridor that have reduced violent crime in areas ranked among the city's top 10 most dangerous grids.
Key Decisions (2)
EDC Fort Worth LLC Data Center Tax Abatement Proposal
Proposed 10-year tax abatement agreement for EDC Fort Worth LLC (Edged Data Center) at Veal Ranch for a $1.1 billion data center development in two phases. Phase 1: $270M real property + $300M equipment. Phase 2: $300M real property + $225M equipment. The abatement would cover 50% of business personal property (BPP) taxes only. Project requires 50 full-time jobs at $73,000 average salary and 30% small business construction goal. Net new taxes projected at $49.3M over 10 years, with $20M going to Veal Ranch TIF.
Main Street America Program Two-Year Extension
LDC authorized two-year extension of Main Street America pilot program for Historic Northside and Polytechnic Heights corridors. Polytechnic Heights receives $210,000 total ($60,000 administrative + $150,000 project implementation including unused rollover funds). Historic Northside receives $130,000 total ($60,000 administrative + $70,000 project implementation).
Development Activity (3)
Edged Data Center at Veal Ranch
$1.1 billion data center in two phases. Phase 1: $570M in real property construction, $525M in equipment (BPP). 50 full-time technical positions at $73,000 average salary. Includes Encore substation at site.
Historic Northside Corridor Development
14 projects completed, underway, or planned with approximately $84 million in capital investment. Projected to bring 302 new jobs and 121 new or expanded businesses to the corridor.
Parks at Moshe Valley
Recently broke ground for new parks development.
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Data center development at Veal Ranch indicates strong demand for industrial/technology infrastructure with ERCOT support in planned industrial areas.
Infrastructure
$20 million from data center project will flow to Veal Ranch TIF to support nearby infrastructure financing.
Housing Demand
Unhoused camps are reportedly moving further out into districts, with growth noted around Bentley Village area off Eastchase.
Commercial Demand
Historic Northside corridor has attracted $84 million in capital investment across 14 projects with 302 projected new jobs.
Sentiment
North Texas Communities Foundation awarded Historic Northside Main Street an additional $250,000 multiyear commitment, indicating strong philanthropic confidence in corridor revitalization.