On the agenda: Rice 08.25.2026 Special Meeting and Workshop — Data Center (Aug 25)

WORK SESSION AND SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE GOVERNING BODY
RICE, TEXAS
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:00 pm
Rice City Hall 305 N. Dallas Street
Rice, TX 75155
City of Rice
Mission Statement
The City of Rice will maximize the opportunities for social and economic development while
retaining an attractive, sustainable and secure environment for the enjoyment of the residents and
visitors. Through unified responsible and professional leadership and partnership with others, the
Municipality will strive to improve the quality of life for all.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
a. Mayor Christi Campbell
b. Councilmember Anna Smith
c. Councilmember Sarah Farley
d. Mayor Pro Tem Troy Foreman
e. Councilmember Mike Butler
f. Councilmember Neil Chapman
3. Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it
stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
5. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag

“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible.”
6. Citizen Comment
Anyone wishing to speak on an item, whether listed on this agenda, may do so during this time.
Please turn in a speaker’s card to the City Secretary. Each speaker has three (3) minutes to speak.
By law, the Council cannot deliberate or take action on non-agenda items. The Council may
listen, ask brief clarifying questions, provide factual responses, or explain existing policy.

7.

Discuss Items:
a. Discuss amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance and. Section 16, “Schedule of
Uses and Off-Street parking Requirements”, subsection A. “Schedule of Uses and
Off-Street parking Established” to add "Micro-Data Center", defined as a facility
with a maximum of 5,000 square feet of computer floor space, requiring less than
$200 million in investment, or housing less than 40 server racks; and with a utility
power demand of 5 mega-watts or fewer, as an allowable use within Commercial
zoning districts within the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District and permitted
by Special Use Permit (SUP) only, and to establish specific definitions and
development standards.
b. Discuss a Special Use Permit (SUP) application submitted by applicant EG AI
Corp, a Delaware corporation, for approximately 5.284 acres of land locally
known as 800 NW McKinney Street, Rice, Texas 75155 (Legal Description:
F0450 FORTSON THOMPSON BLK PT 10 THRU 12), and located within the
Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District for the operation of a Micro-Data Center
at this location.
c. Overview and introduction to tax abatements.

8. Adjournment of Work Session
Convene into Regular Meeting
9. Call to Order
10. Roll Call
a. Mayor Christi Campbell
b. Councilmember Anna Smith
c. Councilmember Sarah Farley
d. Mayor Pro Tem Troy Foreman
e. Councilmember Mike Butler
f. Councilmember Neil Chapman
11. Prayer

12. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for
which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
13. Texas Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag
“Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and
indivisible.”
14. Citizen Comment
Anyone wishing to speak on an item, whether listed on this agenda, may do so during this
time. Please turn in a speaker’s card to the City Secretary. Each speaker has three (3)
minutes to speak. By law, the Council cannot deliberate or take action on non-agenda
items. The Council may listen, ask brief clarifying questions, provide factual responses, or
explain existing policy.
15. Aldermen Announcements
16. Mayor’s Announcements
17. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of minutes – Council Meeting August 13, 2026
18. New Business
The Rice City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any
time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed in this
agenda, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 551.071
(Consultation with City Attorney).
a. Discuss and reconsider an ordinance amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance
and. Section 16, “Schedule of Uses and Off-Street parking Requirements”,
subsection A. “Schedule of Uses and Off-Street parking Established” to add
"Micro-Data Center", defined as a facility with a maximum of 5,000 square
feet of computer floor space, requiring less than $200 million in investment,
or housing less than 40 server racks; and with a utility power demand of 5
mega-watts or fewer, as an allowable use within Commercial zoning districts
within the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District and permitted by Special
Use Permit (SUP) only, and to establish specific definitions and development
standards as previously tabled on August 13, 2026.

b. Discuss and consider untabling the discussion and consideration of an
ordinance approving an application submitted by applicant EG AI Corp, a
Delaware corporation, for approximately 5.284 acres of land locally known
as 800 NW McKinney Street, Rice, Texas 75155 (Legal Description: F0450
FORTSON THOMPSON BLK PT 10 THRU 12), and located within the
Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District, for the Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council to consider granting applicant a Special Use
Permit (SUP) to allow for the operation of a Micro-Data Center at this
location from the August 13, 2026 meeting
c. Discuss and consider an ordinance approving an application submitted by
applicant EG AI Corp, a Delaware corporation, for approximately 5.284
acres of land locally known as 800 NW McKinney Street, Rice, Texas 75155
(Legal Description: F0450 FORTSON THOMPSON BLK PT 10 THRU 12),
and located within the Interstate Highway 45 Overlay District, for the
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council to consider granting
applicant a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow for the operation of a MicroData Center at this location previously tabled on August 13, 2026.
d. Discuss and consider untabling the discussing and approving a tax abatement
with EG AI Corp from August 13, 2026 meeting
e. Discuss, consider, and act as may be appropriate regarding a Resolution
approving a tax abatement agreement with EG AI Corp
19. Action taken, if any, from Executive Session.
20. Adjournment