Beale Infrastructure sues Marana over data center referendum

Fremont Peak Properties, a subsidiary of Beale Infrastructure, has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Marana. The complaint alleges that the town is mired in weeks of unnecessary litigation over the merits of the petitions. The filing states that litigation could potentially lead to a decision that the petitions did include a sufficient legal description. Beale Infrastructure said in a statement to AZPM that it shares the Town of Marana goal of moving the Luckett Road Data Center project forward. The company calls into question the town decision to not accept the referendum organizers request to withdraw their referendums. Beale Infrastructure is filing suit to compel the decision for a formal removal. The Town of Marana has said that it does not have statutory authority to withdraw referendum petitions. The town is legally obligated to complete the administrative review process. On February 18 the town announced its decision to reject the petitions because the documents did not include the proper legal description. A written request to withdraw the petitions was submitted on February 17 by Barton Mendez Soto PLLC on behalf of Arizonans for Responsible Development. The group stated that it no longer supported the petitions. The town said in a statement to AZPM that it takes the lawsuit seriously and is dedicated to transparency and respect for the legal process. Beale Infrastructure said it is hopeful for a quick resolution.