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Aurora City Council adopts data-center ordinances, approves multiple procurement and property-sale items (March 24, 2026)

AuroraMar 24, 20264 min read

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The City Council approved a new Aurora Responsible Data Center Ordinance and related zoning amendments with an added noise standard, considered but rejected several air-quality and health-monitoring amendments, and approved multiple consent agenda procurements and infrastructure contracts. The Council also authorized the sale of three city-owned properties, extended public comment to accommodate all registered speakers, and entered closed session to discuss pending litigation.

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Adopted Ordinance O26-021 adding "Chapter 50 - Aurora Responsible Data Center Ordinance" and "Chapter 51 - Data Center Privacy Protection Ordinance" establishing performance standards and operational reporting requirements for data centers (motion to require continuous air quality monitoring failed).
Adopted Ordinance O26-022 amending Chapter 49 regarding data center facilities; Amendment #1 set noise limits of 56 dB (daytime 7am–7pm) and 46 dB (nighttime 7pm–7am) and the ordinance was approved as amended (Enactment No: O26-022).
Adopted Ordinance O26-023 amending Chapter 49 definitions and performance standards related to ORI, M-1 and M-2 districts and warehouses (Enactment No: O26-023).
Approved Consent Agenda procurement and contract items including: a one-year contract with Air One Equipment for Fire Department protective gear not-to-exceed $316,000 (R26-065); agreement with LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles for an APD negotiator vehicle not-to-exceed $200,000 (R26-066); Schroeder Asphalt Services contract for 2026 citywide pavement patching $1,058,300 (R26-068); Star Ave Water Main Replacement awarded to Gerardi Water & Sewer Co. $467,106 (R26-069); and others (see minutes).
Approved Ordinance prohibiting use of groundwater as a potable water supply (Enactment No: O26-019) and approved an ordinance for acquisition of property by eminent domain or otherwise (Enactment No: O26-020).
Authorized emergency procurement for interim City of Aurora Ride Solution (CARS) transportation services with GoGo Grandparent through August 31, 2026 not-to-exceed $150,000 (R26-071).
Approved divestment and sale of city-owned properties at 574 E. Galena Blvd (R26-074), 773 Aurora Ave (R26-075), and 1127 Talma St (R26-076); item for 801 Claim St. was removed from the agenda at staff request.
Extended public comment beyond the initial 30 minutes to allow all registered speakers to address the Council; multiple speakers addressed data centers.
Entered Closed Session pursuant to section 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss pending litigation.

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