Evansville City Council Approves Budget and Data Center Moratorium
What happened
The Evansville city council adopted the city’s 2027 budget, which totals more than $152 million, allocating $182,000 for Flock Safety cameras. The council also approved a 180-day moratorium on new data center construction while officials study the potential impact on infrastructure and utilities. Council President Ben Trockman noted the decision followed sustained public pressure.
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Why it matters
The budget includes major allocations for city infrastructure, such as $30 million for water and sewer projects and $6 million for road restoration. The moratorium on data centers pauses construction, allowing city leaders time to finalize zoning rules before new projects proceed.
Flock Safety provides surveillance technology used by law enforcement in Indiana, prompting discussion of legislative limits.
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Who's involved
- EvansvilleCity where the budget and moratorium were approved
- Flock SafetyCompany providing surveillance technology utilized by Evansville law enforcement
- city councilLegislative body responsible for managing the budget and operational affairs of Evansville
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The entities involved
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Evansville
county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company