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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Patrick J. Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: September 20, 2024
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval of the First Amendment to the SunCode leases at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
PURPOSE:
SunCode is process of obtaining the final approvals from other government entities in order to start construction of their solar farm at the airport. After installation and final approvals, if any of those government entities were to require modifications, alterations, or amendments to the solar farm those changes would be solely the tenant's responsibility.)
BACKGROUND:
Earlier this year, the City and SunCode entered into leases for the construction of a solar farm at the Airport. In the permitting and approval process the parties wished to elaborate on their individual future requirements if any changes were required.
DISCUSSION:
This is for the protection of the City and to clarify the parties' duties and responsibilities under the leases.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This amendment is needed to ensure that if any future modifications or changes are required to the solar farm it will be the tenant's sole responsibility.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the approval.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution approving the First Amendment to the SunCode leases at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City and SunCode previously entered in to leases at the Aurora Municipal Airport for the installation of a solar farm, and
WHEREAS, the City and Su...
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