American Eagle plans Ottawa Kansas site with tax breaks
Lawrence Chamber leader Bill Sepic says American Eagle seeks up to 300 Ottawa workers as part of a plan to build a 402000 square foot distribution center costing 45 million dollars, with 150 jobs at opening and 150 more later. Ottawa awaits a 50 percent abatement for 10 years and a 100 percent break for expansion, while Lawrence debates living wage rules amid zoning and land-use objections from residents. The company also plans a January retail store opening in Lawrence at 619 Mass. with a 10 year lease.
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American Eagle plans and delays in Lawrence distribution center
American Eagle Outfitters begins site checks in Kansas City area for a Lawrence distribution center. By mid 1999 the firm chooses Lawrence as preferred site and seeks an 80 percent tax abatement over 10 years, a record for Douglas County. Officials approve amendments, study the abatement, and public debate grows. Construction delays push start to 2001. Ottawa abatement requests follow. Ottawa mayor and Lawrence chamber confirm abandonment of Lawrence plan.
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