York County Council Meeting June 15, 2026

The York County Council meeting on June 15, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council ratified a purchase of water meter installations and equipment from Ford Inc. for $267,874. They approved awarding a $4 million contract to State Utility Contractors, Inc. for the Stockbridge trunk sanitary sewer improvements project, noting it is part of a multi-year capital improvement plan impacting future utility rates. The council also approved first reading of a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax and incentive agreement for a $1.5 billion biopharmaceutical manufacturing project, along with authorization to apply for a $65 million state economic development grant related to the project. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of a $1.4 million mobile command unit via cooperative purchasing. A moratorium on data center approvals was discussed and approved on first reading to allow further study of their impacts, with legal advice sought in executive session. The council also referred a $1 million preservation funding request for the York Place project to the York County Forever Commission for consideration. Several zoning and rezoning cases were addressed, including conditions related to deed restrictions. The meeting featured extensive public comments on data centers, economic development incentives, and environmental concerns, with council members emphasizing transparency and community engagement throughout the procurement and development processes.