The Coffeyville City Commission is set to discuss the first step in the possible approval of a data center.

 

At tonight's regular meeting, commissioners will discuss proposals the city has received regarding the construction of a data center in the Coffeyville Industrial Park. City Manager Ben Brubaker will seek commission guidance on advancing to the next phase of due diligence by authorizing submission of an Southwest Power Pool Transmission Study. The study would determine whether the City's electric system and regional transmission infrastructure can support a project of this size.

 

Last week, the City held a public information forum to allow residents to learn about data centers, ask questions, and provide feedback before any decisions are made. Though the City has received several proposals, no commitment of any kind has been made. Tonight's vote would be to determine whether or not to proceed with the transmission study. Completion of the study does not obligate the City to approve a project.

 

If the study is approved, the City will hold additional public meetings before any development agreement or electric service agreement is considered.

 

Tonight's meeting begins at 6:30pm in the Commission Room at Coffeyville's City Hall. The public is invited to attend in person or to view the meeting online via the City of Coffeyville YouTube channel.