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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: City Staff
DATE: July 18, 2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the lease of city owned property on the Northeast corner of Sullivan and Route 25 for the purpose of installing solar panels and creating a Community Solar Program.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item (and three accompanying items, four leases total) is to approve the lease of city owned property to install solar panels.
BACKGROUND:
In 2019, the City Council approved a "Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Progressive Energy Group, for the provision of Energy Agent Consulting Services" (R19-354, attached). Progressive monitors the energy market on behalf of the city and provides recommendations and information related to the market. The city has been looking for opportunities to utilize solar, in February of 2023 Progressive Energy Group (PEG) released an RFQ on behalf of the city regarding the installation of solar panels for a Community Solar Program.
DISCUSSION:
The RFQ was specific to the following sites:
* City of Aurora Airport Site 1
* City of Aurora Airport Site 2
* City of Aurora property on the Northeast corner of Sullivan and Route 25
The bid process was competitive with six (6) total qualified bidders submitting. The bid specifies the lessee is responsible for all due diligence, including ComEd infrastructure requirements, site specific soil and terrain surveys and securing Illinois Solar Funds. The Rt. 25 and Sullivan Rd. is a landfill, making it a challenged property to build on but well-suited for this purpose.
PEG reviewed all the bids on behalf of the city and presented the options to city staff, the lease agreement before the Council represents the qualified selected bidder.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Approval of the lease of this property will have a positive impact on the community and provide lower cost options for electricity going forward.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests approval of the ...
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