05-04-2026 Special Commission Meeting

The Box Elder County Special Commission Meeting held on May 4, 2026, focused primarily on discussions regarding the proposed Maeda Stratus data center project. The commission addressed public concerns, environmental and water resource impacts, and the terms of an interlocal agreement between Box Elder County and Maeda. Key procurement-related topics included the negotiation of the interlocal agreement that limits county obligations and ensures financial benefits to the county, such as tax revenues estimated at $30 million annually at initial phases and up to $108 million at full build-out. The commission also discussed the requirement for county consent to include private land in the project area and the oversight mechanisms throughout the project's development, which could span up to 10 years. After deliberation, the commission voted to untable and approve two resolutions: one adopting the interlocal agreement and another consenting to the inclusion of private land in the Maeda Stratus project area, thereby allowing the project to proceed with county oversight and protections in place.