CAVE CITY, Ky. — Cave City officials will gather Wednesday afternoon to finalize the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year and discuss matters related to an ongoing lawsuit stemming from the city’s temporary moratorium on data center development proposals.

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Draft report outlines the potential scope, costs, and economic impact of a proposed hyperscale data center in Cave City and Barren County.

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According to an agenda published this week, a public hearing will be held at 4:45 p.m. before the meeting to receive comments on road aid funds and local government economic assistance funds.

Among the items listed under unfinished business are the second reading of an amended 2025-26 budget and the second reading of the proposed 2026-27 budget.

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Over the next year, the city council plans to research the issue and gather community input on data centers, with plans underway to form a committee to study the issue further.

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City Attorney Bobby Richardson is also scheduled to make a statement, though the agenda does not specify the topic.

The meeting is set for 5 p.m. at City Hall. Members of the public may attend most portions of the meeting, although council members are expected to enter a closed session, as permitted by law, to discuss the pending litigation.