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Development agreement

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Beaver Dam’s agreement with Degas LLC covers a potential multi-phase data center development on approximately 786 acres. It funds public improvements and offers development incentives through Tax Incremental District No. 10.

The company fronts up to $10 million for public works. Two further $50 million incentives depend on the start of construction. Reimbursements are limited to project tax increments; the agreement itself does not require construction.

Project company
Degas LLC
Site
Approximately 786 acres
Agreement effective
December 9, 2024
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What’s included

Public revenue & benefits

Provides up to $10 million in reimbursement for developer-funded public works and two $50 million development incentives, issued when construction starts in each phase. Repayment comes only from available project tax increments and annual appropriations. Unpaid balances expire in 2041 for public works and phase one, and 2042 for phase two.

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Water

The developer pays up to $10 million for the agreed public improvements, including water work. The city must publicly bid the work; costs above that cap fall to the city. The developer also grants a corridor up to 30 feet wide for underground water and wastewater infrastructure.

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Power & infrastructure

The company may explore solar, geothermal cooling and wind power but is not required to use them. If it submits plans, the city must promptly confirm whether those uses are permitted.

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Reporting & enforcement

Public-work deposits require contracts and a 20% contingency, followed by documented monthly invoices. Disputed costs go to arbitration. Contract defaults require notice and at least 15 days to cure before termination, damages or an order to perform.

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Other terms

The agreement does not require the company to build either phase. It preserves development flexibility while requiring any tax-exempt successor to replace lost property taxes, subject to exceptions for utility and conservation land.

About this document

The public copy is effective December 9, 2024. City signatures appear on PDF page 20; Degas’s signature and attorney authentication appear on page 21.

Document
Development agreement
Published by
City of Beaver Dam; public copy hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio
Parties
City of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and Degas LLC.
Reviewed
2026-09-07
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