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Hobart Data Center: Current Status and Public Record

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Evidence reviewed through October 16, 2026. Review document versions and updates

Current Status & Verification Summary

Reviewed: October 1, 2026
Exact Approval Scope

Municipal rezonings (Ord 2025-07), incentive agreements (Res 2026-02, Res 2026-03, Res 2026-04), utility contracts (IURC 46322), and state design release (Project 462383) are approved within their specific scopes. IDEM air-permit application 089-50590-00739 remains in Draft processing stage; no draft or final air permit has been issued. SBN750 tech park remains tabled.

Next Documented Deadline

October 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. — Lake Superior Court consolidated dismissal hearing in Cause 45D11-2512-MI-000644 (with 45D10-2606-RA-000007).

Unresolved Verification

Independently audited municipal bank deposit records for the first $47M contribution (reported received by officials, not yet verified in audited ledger); IDEM draft air-permit release; Lake Superior Court written merits order for Cause 45D11-2512-MI-000644; post-construction acoustic survey.

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