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Business Impact Statement - An Ordinance of Polk County, Florida, establishing an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for Amaya Solutions, Inc. or Project Clean Water

An ordinance of Polk County, Florida, establishing an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for Amaya Solutions, Inc., a new business; providing findings of fact; providing a title; providing the total amount of revenue available to the county from ad valorem tax sources for the current fiscal year, the total amount of revenue lost to the county for the current fiscal year by virtue of economic development ad valorem tax exemptions currently in effect, and the estimated revenue loss to the county for the current fiscal year attributable to the exemption for Amaya Solutions, Inc.; providing for the grant of an exemption for eight years at 70%; providing for a finding that the company meets the requirements of Section 196.012(14), Florida Statutes (new business); providing for continuing performance; providing for applicability; providing for review; providing for expiration; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Commission Boardroom, County Administration Building, 330 W. Church St., Bartow, FL 33830.

The proposed ordinance creates an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for a new business in Polk County, referred to as Project Clean Water. Project Clean Water will bring new, high-wage, full-time jobs to Polk County and make a substantial capital investment through its location in Polk County.

Estimate of direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit businesses in the County:
While the exemption applies solely to Project Clean Water, the project is anticipated to generate ancillary economic benefits for other private, for-profit businesses in Polk County through increased demand for construction, trade, and professional services associated with the development and ongoing maintenance and operation of the data center campus.

Estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur: $0.00

Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance: None.

Estimate of the County’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs: $0.00

Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinance: 1

Additional information (if any but may wish to include the methodology used to derive information for #1 and #2, above.

County staff relied on the Mangum Economic Impact Report to evaluate the anticipated indirect and induced impacts of Project Clean Water on other private, for-profit businesses in Polk County. The report’s methodology considered construction, supply chain, and professional service linkages associated with the project’s development and operation. Public notice and solicitation of comments were conducted in accordance with County procedures, including website posting and publication of the notice of public hearing. The proposed ordinance serves a general public purpose by promoting job creation, capital investment, and local business participation, and does not impose any additional costs or regulatory requirements on other businesses.

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Attachment 2: Transportation Impact Fee Rate Schedule
(Industrial and Warehouse Rates Only)

PHASE ONE RATES – 90% of FEE STUDY (Effective July 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025)
Land Use Category	Unit	District A	District B	District C
Industrial	1,000 Sq. Ft.	$1,641	$1,600	$1,273
Warehouse	1,000 Sq. Ft.	$2,337	$2,278	$1,813

PHASE TWO RATES – 95% of FEE STUDY (Effective Jan.1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026)
Land Use Category	Unit	District A	District B	District C
Industrial	1,000 Sq. Ft.	$1,732	$1,689	$1,344
Warehouse	1,000 Sq. Ft.	$2,467	$2,405	$1,914

PHASE THREE RATES – 100% of FEE STUDY (Effective Jan. 1, 2027)
Land Use Category	Unit	District A	District B	District C
Industrial	1,000 Sq. Ft.	$1,824	$1,778	$1,415
Warehouse	1,000 Sq. Ft.	$2,597	$2,532	$2,015

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Business Impact Statement - An Ordinance of Polk County, Florida, establishing an exemption from certain ad valorem taxation for Amaya Solutions, Inc. or Project Clean Water

Attachment 2: Transportation Impact Fee Rate Schedule(Industrial and Warehouse Rates Only)

Attachment 2: Transportation Impact Fee Rate Schedule
(Industrial and Warehouse Rates Only)