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This bill amends the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act to provide more specific guidelines for local governments entering into shared services agreements for warehouse developments. The bill requires that such agreements now include detailed provisions for sharing the costs and revenues associated with warehouse projects, as well as specifying the exact square footage of the warehouse. By mandating these additional details, the legislation aims to address concerns about potential over-development of warehouse facilities and ensure that municipalities have more transparency and control over such projects. The bill allows local units to clearly define how they will split expenses and income from warehouse developments within their shared territories, giving them a more comprehensive tool for managing potential economic development opportunities. This approach is designed to protect local governments from potential shortfalls in promised property tax revenues and provide a more structured approach to collaborative warehouse development. The amendment becomes effective immediately upon enactment, providing local governments with a new framework for negotiating and implementing shared warehouse development agreements.

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