Union County-Marysville

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Local stats and news related to data center developments in Union County.

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What is a Data Center?

Data Centers are facilities that store, process, and secure digital information. They support everyday services such as banking, healthcare, cloud computing, education, artificial intelligence, government operations, and emergency systems. Advanced AI and cloud computing relies on data centers with reliable power, connectivity, and security.
There are 3 types of data centers:

1

‍Hyperscale Data Centers
‍Large facilities built to support cloud computing and artificial intelligence on a global scale. They serve as the backbone of cloud platforms, AI systems, streaming services, and digital applications.

2

Enterprise Data Centers
Private, in-house data centers are built to support a single organization's operations. Honda operates an enterprise data center locally.

3

Colocation Data Centers
Facilities owned by third-party providers where organizations rent racks, cages, or suites rather than constructing their own data center.

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The AI Race:
USA vs China

AI is a Strategic National Asset
‍The United States and China are competing to lead in artificial intelligence, with implications for economic growth, national security, and global competitiveness.

‍How Does This Relate to Data Centers?
‍Advanced AI depends on high-performance data centers with reliable power, fiber connectivity, and secure infrastructure.The speed of AI innovation is directly tied to the availability of computing infrastructure.U.S.-based data centers help keep data, intellectual property, and computing resources onshore.Expanding domestic data center capacity helps maintain American leadership in AI and emerging technologies.

Jobs

Construction Phase
‍Large projects can support more than 500 construction jobs during development.

‍Operation Phase
‍Data centers typically support:
25–50 full-time employees 25–50 additional contractor positionsincluding security, maintenance, and technical support services.

‍Upkeep
‍Servers and equipment are upgraded every 5–6 years, creating additional contracting and construction opportunities throughout the facility's life cycle.

‍Key Takeaway
‍Data centers provide both white-collar and skilled-trades employment while generating spending throughout the local economy, including hotels, restaurants, suppliers, and service providers.

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Land Increment Tax

Development increases land value, and a portion of that increased value is captured to support public needs. Companies receiving property tax abatements still pay Land Increment Tax.
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Land Increment Tax helps fund:
Roads
Transportation improvements
Utilities
Public infrastructure
Long-term public services

Data center projects typically generate higher land values than many other development types, producing additional revenue for community investments.

Agricultural Use

Commercial and industrial properties are taxed at higher rates than agricultural land.
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When farmland transitions to development:
Land exits the CAUV program.
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Taxable value increases significantly.
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Property tax collections are increasing.
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Infrastructure investment follows development.

‍What is CAUV?
‍CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Value) is an Ohio property tax program that taxes farmland according to its agricultural production value rather than market value.

Union County remains committed to preserving farmland while balancing responsible economic development opportunities.

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The need for data centers continues to grow because the demand for personal, business, and military data is increasing daily. See our website for the facts.

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Union County-Marysville

Data Center Facts at a Glance

Clear, local context on benefits, considerations, and public impact.

Myths vs. Facts

MythFact
Data centers do not pay taxes.They pay land taxes, PILOT payments, property taxes, and local fees; the effective tax burden is about 75%.
They strain schools and public services.They create no student growth and minimal public-service demand while generating local revenue.
They create no economic value.They drive investment, jobs, and long-term revenue; Ohio has attracted approximately $39.9 billion in data center investment.
Agricultural land brings no community benefit after development.Development creates higher-value property, tax revenue, infrastructure improvements, and economic diversification.
They are temporary or speculative.They operate for decades and are upgraded every 3–6 years, generating ongoing economic activity.

Community Benefits

BenefitLocal Context
Capital investmentProjects are typically hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.
Tax paymentsPayments exceed prior agricultural taxes and diversify the local tax base.
Critical infrastructureData centers support healthcare, banking, education, government, AI, and cloud computing.
Low ongoing demandThey create jobs with less traffic and school enrollment than many large developments.
Infrastructure upgradesProjects can include road, utility, and infrastructure improvements.
Difficult sitesThey can productively use irregularly shaped or hard-to-market parcels.

Community Challenges

ConcernPlanning Response
WaterMarysville limits use to 50,000 gallons per day, charges large-user fees, and water cooling is generally used about 3% of the year.
ElectricityAES Ohio, Union Rural Electric, and PJM plan with developers to maintain grid reliability.
NoiseDevelopment review can incorporate buffering and mitigation measures.
Design and landscapeStandards, architecture, landscaping, screening, and buffers support compatibility.

Water Usage

MeasureDaily Use
Marysville data center limit50,000 gallons
Marysville lawn watering1,600,000 gallons
All U.S. data centers46,000,000 gallons
All U.S. car washes480,000,000 gallons
Americans showering2,024,405,865 gallons
California almond farms4,700,000,000 gallons

Marysville’s system serves approximately 10,163 households; lawn irrigation represents about 42.1% of city water use.

Electricity Usage

MythFact
Data centers waste energy.Modern hyperscale facilities lead in Power Usage Effectiveness, directing most energy to computing.
They are not sustainable.Many new facilities use solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy and pursue carbon-neutral operations.
They use too much electricity.Data centers account for approximately 4.4% of U.S. electricity consumption.
They harm the local grid or drive up prices.Large customers can strengthen grid economics and support future utility investments.

Taxpayers

Top Taxpayers in Union County: 2025

RankOrganizationTax Contribution
1Honda$3.44 million
2The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company$1.18 million
3Stillwell Jerome$1.02 million
4Kenmore Place$987,129
5Watkins Glen$687,563
6Jerome Grand$490,942
7AWS$485,352
8Red Monarch, LLC$417,612
9Nestlé$343,481
10Kroger$334,152

Union County Statistics

TopicKey Statistic or Context
Construction employmentLarge projects can support more than 500 construction jobs during development.
Operations employmentData centers typically support 25–50 full-time employees and 25–50 contractor positions.
Ongoing workEquipment upgrades every 3–6 years create recurring contracting opportunities.
School revenueA project generating $2.5 million annually can represent about 9.2% of a school district’s budget.
AI infrastructureAdvanced AI depends on secure, high-performance data centers with reliable power and fiber.
Land increment taxDevelopment-driven land value helps fund roads, transportation, utilities, infrastructure, and services.

Union County-Marysville

Pilot Progrm

PILOT stands for Payment in Lieu of Taxes. It is a structured payment agreement approved by local governments and school districts that provides payments in place of, or in addition to, traditional property taxes. PILOTs create revenue certainty for schools and local governments, allowing communities to plan infrastructure and services with confidence.

We aim to net 75% tax abatement to the company.
Even with a 100% abatement on paper, the actual amount is 75% with PILOTs paid by the company.

AWS Jerome
$4,000,000

Over 10 Years
2022

AWS Marysville
$15,600,000

Over 15 Years
2025

Marysville South
$18,000,000

Over 15 Years
2025

Development Revenue

Marysville South: 15 Years

StatisticMEVSDOHPCity of MarysvilleUnion County
Land Increment$11,493,504$492,227$851,932$2,158,227
50% of Income Tax$525,000-$525,000-
PILOT$16,115,322$690,164$1,194,514-
Addl. Income Tax (50 Jobs)$22,500-$22,500-
Construction Income Tax--$1,440,000-
Total$28,156,327$1,182,391$4,033,946$2,158,227
AG With No Development$214,667$9,195$15,915$40,500

Development Revenue

Amazon Marysville: 15 Years

StatisticMEVSDOHPCity of Marysville
Land Increment$3,300,000$142,000$244,930
50% of Income Tax$506,250-$506,250
PILOT$13,545,000$577,500$1,500,000
City Land Purchase--$5,225,000
Road Extension--$5,790,000
Addl. Income Tax (50 Jobs)$1,687,500-$1,687,500
Construction Income Tax--$1,800,000
Total$19,038,750$179,500$16,753,680
AG With No Development$33,000$1,400$2,500

Development Revenue

Amazon Jerome: 2025 Impact

Statistic
Land Increment$3,300,000
Monthly Water Charges$115,982
Monthly Sewer Charges$112,587
Income Tax$150,000
Sewer Capacity Fees (one-time)$364,726
Water Capacity Fees (one-time)$2,549,976
PILOT$400,000
Total$4,178,624
AG With No Development$13,000

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AWS Spotlight

“Our partnership with Amazon Web Services has been a game-changer for Tolles and our students. AWS’s support has helped us expand our cybersecurity program, create hands-on learning experiences, and connect students directly with the skills and certifications they need to launch successful careers. Partnerships like this not only strengthen our programs, but they also open doors for students and build a stronger future for our entire community.”
– Dr. Todd HoadlySuperintendent, Tolles Career & Technical Center

$4.1 Billion

Total Investment in Union County

$6.45 Million

Estimated GDP contributed to Union CountyOver 15 Years

2,630 Jobs

Estimated full-time equivalent jobs supported

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