SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc., of Eden Prairie, MN, is recalling 32,400 pounds of organic pineapple chucks because the product may be contaminated with
Commissioners to make final approvals for FY 2021-2022 on Aug. 9
Waxahachie Daily Light
Ellis County Commissioners drew closer to completion of the county’s fiscal year 2022 budget with lengthy discussion of the particulars during Tuesday’s bi-weekly meeting at the Ellis County Historic Courthouse.
In a twist, a proposed biennial budget that includes the 2022-2023 fiscal year was discussed. Commissioners, following an executive session, gave preliminary approval to the 2-year budget, but the action is not final.
Commissioners took a plunge into the total numbers, which County Judge Todd Little said was able to be reduced by just over $2 million in personnel costs and $2.9 million in equipment. Little broke down the numbers by department and pointed out areas where savings were able to be realized.
New facility expected to add jobs, value to county by end of 2022
Waxahachie Daily Light
Mirroring what the Midlothian City Council approved a week ago, Ellis County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a property tax abatement and performance agreement for SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. for its planned new facility in Midlothian’s RailPort Business Park.
The Commissioners’ Court approved an 8-year tax abatement agreement with SunOpta that will begin at the end of 2022, when the proposed facility is expected to be complete. The abatement amount will be 65 percent for the first four years, and 55 percent for the next four years. The abatement will apply only to new taxable value and to real property; inventory will be taxed at the full rate.