HomeMy WebLinkAbout13798RESOLUTION NO. 13798
A RESOLUTION STATING SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF
PUEBLO FOR GRID ALTERNATIVES COLORADO TO
SUBMIT A BID INTO BLACK HILLS ENERGY SOLAR
GARDENS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo recognizes that community solar projects provide
clean, locally sourced electricity that can be consumed by residents of the City of
Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the City has been advised that GRID Alternatives Colorado, is a
nonprofit solar installer whose mission is to make solar technology and job training
accessible to underserved communities will be bidding into the Black Hills Energy
Community Solar Gardens Program to build a 2MW community solar project to serve
qualifying low-income households in the city of Pueblo and to generate solar workforce
development opportunities for Pueblo County residents and residents of adjacent
counties; and
WHEREAS, the location of the proposed community solar project has not yet
been determined, and any application to build such a community solar project within the
City of Pueblo will need to be reviewed and approved by The City Council through the
required development review process, in accordance with all applicable city zoning
regulations and development standards with review and discussion at a public hearing
as required by law; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BT THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
City Council supports the effort of GRID Alternative to bid its solar gardens
project into the Black Hills request for proposals, provided, however, such action by the
City shall in no manner represent a willingness at this time to contract with Grid
Alternatives or to favor it over other bidders who may submit proposals into the Black
Hills solar garden request for proposals.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED October 10, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-5
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
October 10, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Sam Azad, City Manager
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION STATING SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF PUEBLO FOR
GRID ALTERNATIVES COLORADO TO SUBMIT A BID INTO BLACK
HILLS ENERGY SOLAR GARDENS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SUMMARY:
Attached is a resolution supporting GRID Alternative’s plan to Black Hills Energy’s Request for
Proposal to build a Community Solar Garden Program. A resolution of support from the
community is necessary for a proposal to qualify as a community-based project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council has previously supported the proposal of Clean Enegy Collective (CEC) to build
community solar gardens and has entered into two solar production agreements with CEC. Grid
Alternative is a separate company.
BACKGROUND:
GRID Alternatives is a 501(c)3 certified non-profit organization that brings together community
partners, volunteers, and job trainees to implement solar power end energy efficiency for low-
income families, providing valuable hands-on experience and a source of clean, local energy.
GRID Alternatives is responding to the Black Hills Energy request for proposal to build a
Community Solar Garden Program. State Statute requires a resolution of support from the
community the project is in to qualify as a community-based project
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no financial implication for passing this resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
If council does not approve this resolution, the GRID Alternatives proposal will not quality as a
community- based project
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None