Polk County grants eight‑year ad valorem tax exemption to Amaya Solutions Inc. for new headquarters and 50 jobs

Polk County commissioners approved an ad valorem tax exemption and performance agreement for Amaya Solutions Inc., a company proposing a new headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facility of approximately 200,000 square feet on roughly 12 acres. County staff said the company plans to invest $20,000,000 in construction and $6,490,000 in tangible equipment and to create 50 full‑time jobs at an average annual wage of $112,116.

Under the agreement presented by budget management staff, the project qualifies for a 70% reduction in applicable ad valorem taxes for an eight‑year period beginning in 2030 through 2037 under the county's guidelines. Staff reported that adopting the exemption would reduce annual ad valorem receipts from the property by an estimated $99,983 during the exemption period, while generating an estimated $442,850 in annual new ad valorem revenue to the county (30% of taxable value) during the same period. The board moved, seconded, and approved the ordinance and performance agreement during the public hearing with no public speakers opposed on the record. (SEG 2996–3016)

Commissioners emphasized the project's job creation and wage levels and welcomed the company to Polk County. The agreement includes performance metrics that the company must meet to retain the exemption; the board directed staff to finalize the performance agreement consistent with the presented terms.