The NDA does not supersede state law relating to public records and does not make information confidential unless it is already confidential under the law. In practical terms, the only thing that the NDA does is that it gives the developer the right to review materials that the city intends to disclose before the city makes disclosure. If the developer believes that the city is going to release information that is confidential by law, the developer has the opportunity to file a lawsuit to prevent disclosure. The term of the NDA is indefinite and can be terminated by either party, but any confidential information already provided is protected for two years from the date it was disclosed to the city.

The General Plan is available on the City’s Planning and Zoning page and can also be downloaded here.

Project ownership may be identified as the process moves forward. However, the specific companies operating within a data center are often not publicly disclosed for security and operational reasons.

The exact location has not been determined. Based on the general area described in Ordinance 744-25, the potential site would be approximately two miles from Horseshoe Bend.

No final site location or building design has been approved. As a result, visibility from Horseshoe Bend or surrounding areas has not been determined. If the project advances, architectural design, building height, and site layout would be reviewed through the applicable zoning and development processes, and architectural renderings would be part of that review before any construction could be authorized.

No final site layout has been approved. Any future development would be subject to applicable zoning requirements, including setbacks and buffering from residential areas. Residential buffer distances would be addressed through zoning regulations and development standards that apply to the project before any construction could occur.

No project design, building layout, or visual mitigation plan has been approved. Zoning regulations and development standards specific to a potential data center have not yet been established. If the project advances, building height, setbacks, site grading, screening, and visual impacts would be evaluated through the applicable zoning and development review processes.

If a data center were ever completed, it would be required to secure its own lawful water supply through the appropriate government and utility approvals. The City has not committed municipal water to a data center project, and no approval has been granted that would prioritize a data center over residential water needs. Protecting essential water service for residents remains a fundamental responsibility of the City.

The City does not have any specific proposals for water or power use to commit to. No water sources, quantities, or cooling methods have been proposed, evaluated, or approved. Until the City has specific plans or requests for water/power, there is nothing to evaluate. The City has been very forthcoming with the developer that we are not committing to provide any utilities.

City officials are aware of these concerns. At this time, no data center design, site plan, or environmental analysis has been approved, and potential impacts to housing, land values, tourism, or other economic activity have not been evaluated. Land use compatibility would be considered through the applicable zoning processes, which include public hearings. No commitments have been made regarding water or electricity, and any future proposal would be subject to separate review and permitting processes as required by law.

The purchase price is based on an independent appraisal that established a per-acre value of $14,000. The appraisal is attached to Ordinance 744-25.

City Council approved a negotiated land sale agreement under Ordinance 744-25. The City is moving forward under the terms of that agreement. The agreement allows the City to repurchase the property at the original sale price if specific performance milestones are not met.

Emergency response planning would be evaluated as part of the formal development review and permitting process, and no emergency response plan has been approved at this time. If a data center project advances, the developer would be responsible for addressing any site-specific emergency response needs identified through that process, including specialized equipment, on-site systems, or other improvements necessary to support the facility. As with other large or specialized facilities, City emergency services would continue to serve the community at large, but the developer would be responsible for funding and implementing any additional measures required to safely support the project.

The potential project area is located entirely within the City of Page’s municipal boundaries and jurisdiction. Decisions related to Ordinance 744-25 and the land sale agreement fall under the authority of the City of Page. No separate governmental approvals or consultations outside the City’s jurisdiction were required as part of that action.

No. Tourism remains a foundational part of Page’s economy and identity, and the City is not seeking to replace or move away from it. The City’s interest in exploring a potential data center reflects a goal of economic diversification, not a shift away from tourism. Diversification is intended to reduce reliance on a single, highly seasonal revenue source while continuing to support the tourism economy. No data center design, site plan, or visual analysis has been approved, and potential impacts to tourism or viewsheds have not been evaluated.

A potential data center could provide a significant new source of long-term revenue to support City services and infrastructure. Preliminary analysis indicates that the primary fiscal benefit would come from ongoing electricity consumption, which is subject to local taxation, and based on standard assumptions could reasonably result in annual revenues to the City in excess of $10 million once fully operational. Additional benefits may include short-term construction-related economic activity and a more diversified local economy that is less dependent on seasonal tourism. While final amounts would depend on the size and configuration of any approved project, the anticipated fiscal impact is substantial compared to many other forms of development available to the City. The City is also exploring whether additional revenue sources may be associated with the project over time.

The City of Page is financially stable. While most City revenue comes from tourism and can fluctuate from year to year, City leadership has built strong financial reserves to help manage these ups and downs and continue providing essential services. City sales tax reports are available on the City’s website for public review.

Public input opportunities would occur as part of the processes to consider/adopt zoning regulations related to the project and the required rezoning process. Based on current expectations, a minimum of four public hearings are anticipated for the zoning processes alone. Public notice for these hearings would be provided in advance through the City’s website, published notices in the local newspaper as required by law, and City social media channels. Residents may also sign up for updates by clicking “Subscribe Now” at the bottom of the City’s homepage.

The purchase agreement requires the developer to provide progress reports every six months during the Permit Approval Period. Because the Permit Approval Period has not yet begun, specific reporting dates have not been established.

The project is currently in its early stages, and the next major step will be discussions about potential zoning regulation changes relating to data centers. These discussions will take place in Planning and Zoning meetings and City Council meetings. More detailed information will be shared as that process moves forward. From initial feasibility through zoning code updates, rezoning, permitting, and potential construction, a project of this scale could take approximately six to eight years to fully complete. Information will be released here and through the City’s official communication channels as it becomes available.