EATONVILLE, Fla. – Eatonville leaders will consider a “call to action” aimed at increasing transparency and community input as a data center project draws questions from residents.
The proposed measure would push for more transparency from the developer about potential impacts, including electricity and water use, noise and the facility’s appearance.
The building, developed by HostDime, is a roughly 100,000-square-foot facility visible from I-4 and Wymore Road. Town officials say residents want clearer information about what the center will mean for local water supply, utility costs and environmental concerns.
Councilwoman Wanda Randolph, who is leading the effort, said the goal is to work with the developer to ensure the town is informed and to address any issues early.
If approved, the next steps would include gathering more information from the developer and scheduling community engagement meetings and a public forum before any final decisions.
The discussion comes as Florida has put new rules in place for data centers. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 484 earlier this year. The law bars utility companies from passing the cost of grid upgrades for data centers onto residential customers, gives local governments explicit authority to reject projects and requires strict water permits.