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El Paso City Council Weighs Legal Risks of Ending Meta Data Center Deal

KVIA••Andrew J. Polk
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The El Paso City Council held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the potential cancellation of a contract with Meta for a planned data center. Legal counsel from Husch Blackwell outlined significant liabilities that could arise if the city terminates the agreement, including the repayment of $8.5 million for land purchased from the city. Meta could face damages estimated between $370 million and $760 million if the contract is not fulfilled. Additionally, there are uncertainties regarding other costs, such as court-awarded damages and legal fees. Community members expressed mixed opinions on the contract's future during the public comment period.

Key Details: • City Council meeting held on Tuesday to discuss contract with Meta. • Potential repayment of $8.5 million for land if contract is canceled. • Estimated damages to Meta could range from $370 million to $760 million. • Public comments reflected both support and opposition to the contract's cancellation.

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El PasoLily LimónJosh AcevedoMeta Platforms Inc.Husch Blackwell

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