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445 discussion on the potential for a 100Kw system on some of the larger available 446 roofs for community solar based on the interest of the community in pursuing that 447 option. Mr. Culver advised that part of that discussion would include clarification 448 on administration of such a program and potential energy savings available, as 449 staff continued consultation with various agencies and firms on pros and cons, as 450 well as case studies from prior installations in other communities and areas. 451 452 Discussion ensued on the Letter of Intent and potential contingencies in place if a 453 tax equity partner was not available; and staff s update of the PWETC on 454 proformas received most recently on the ownership and financial breakdowns, 455 and costs to the City during the term, all of which would become part of any 456 future agreement approved by the City Council and City Attorney. 457 458 Further discussion included the competition for these grants; guaranteed energy 459 savings programs per future contracts; whether or not upfront monies would be 460 needed from the City for installation/design; apparent minimal financial risk to 461 the City; and panels sized to allow moving the system from one if of the roof to 462 another in case of maintenance needs. 463 1416, 464 Mr. Schwartz noted that nothing had been ma ized on a community olar garden 465 or expansion of the solar energy program, with the City Council needing 466 additional consideration of such a program, and any aprovals on future agendas. 467 468 Mr. Culver clarified that, in previous City Council action, the City had entered 469 into agreement with the St. Paul Port Authority (SPPA) allowing private business 470 or church could apply for an SPPA loan to install a solar system, with the City 471 acting as an agent for that private entity should they default, with the City 472 assessing their property to collect any outstanding funds, essentially with the City 473 serving as an agent to the SPPA for that collection of those funds, all based on a 474 legal contract. 475 4 476 Mr. Schwartz clarified that the reason for a third party was to access tax credits 477 that are unavailable to the City or SPPA; and would ultimately provide financial 478 incenof ' better benefit to the City rather than the City using its reserve funds 479 for upfr osts. 480 qV 481 8. Sewer and Water Lateral Ownership 482 Mr. Schwartz advised the PWETC that the City Council had requested their study 483 of the current policy for ownership responsibility of sewer and water service 484 laterals. Mr. Schwartz referenced the current code, Chapter 801.17 (Attachment 485 A) provided for preliminary review by the PWETC as background research prior 486 to more detailed discussion planned at the February 2015 PWETC meeting. Mr. 487 Schwartz advised that staff would provide additional information for that meeting. 488 Page 11 of 14