Oklahoma City Council Learns Amazon Is Eligible For Job Incentives

By William Crum Staff Writer wcrum@oklahoman.comAmazon could qualify for a public payout as an incentive for jobs created at its still officially unannounced fulfillment center in Oklahoma City, the city council learned Tuesday. Various public records indicate the internet retailing giant plans a four-story, 2.56 million-square-foot facility at 9201 S Portland Ave. The property is near Will Rogers World Airport, in the Lariat Landing development. Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid asked whether Amazon could qualify for incentives under the city's Strategic Investment Program (SIP). Funded by voter-approved bonds, the program focuses on attracting facilities operated by companies in areas including logistics, warehousing and distribution. Amazon fulfillment centers being developed around the country stock consumer products and ship them in response to orders, for quick delivery. Shadid expressed concerns about low fulfillment center wages.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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