The St. Joseph, Missouri City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance on Oct. 12, 2026, approving a contract with Renew Missouri Advocates for services related to data center development, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, listed as Bill #272-26, describes a contract “not to exceed $10,750.00” for services that include community outreach and zoning legal services, among other things, related to data center development in the city, according to the official agenda record.
This matters to residents because it indicates the city is preparing for potential data-center development by securing outside assistance for public engagement and zoning matters, according to the agenda language. The agenda does not specify the identity of any data-center developer, a project location, or additional project details beyond the scope of the contracted services.
- Meeting date: Oct. 12, 2026
- Agenda item: Bill #272-26, an ordinance approving a contract with Renew Missouri Advocates
- Contract amount: not to exceed $10,750.00
- Scope of services per the agenda: community outreach and zoning legal services related to data center development, “among other things”
- Source: City of St. Joseph official council agenda
The council is scheduled to take up the ordinance as part of its regular meeting agenda on Oct. 12, 2026, according to the published agenda. The agenda does not indicate whether the item has been discussed in prior sessions or whether additional votes or readings are required before final action.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment can attend the Oct. 12, 2026, City Council meeting in St. Joseph, Missouri. The full agenda, including this item, is available through the city’s official Agenda Center website.
Official source: the published record