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roofs for community solar based on the interest of the community in pursuing that <br /> option. Mr. Culver advised that part of that discussion would include clarification <br /> on administration of such a program and potential energy savings available, as <br /> staff continued consultation with various agencies and firms on pros and cons, as <br /> well as case studies from prior installations in other communities and areas. <br /> Discussion ensued on the Letter of Intent and potential contingencies in place if a <br /> tax equity partner was not available; and staffs update of the PWETC on <br /> proformas received most recently on the ownership and financial breakdowns, <br /> and costs to the City during the term, all of which would become part of any <br /> future agreement approved by the City Council and City Attorney. <br /> Further discussion included the competition for these grants; guaranteed energy <br /> savings programs per future contracts; whether or not upfront monies would be <br /> needed from the City for installation/design; apparent minimal financial risk to <br /> the City; and panels sized to allow moving the system from one half of the roof to <br /> another in case of maintenance needs. <br /> Mr. Schwartz noted that nothing had been finalized on a community solar garden <br /> or expansion of the solar energy program, with the City Council needing <br /> additional consideration of such a program, and any approvals on future agendas. <br /> Mr. Culver clarified that, in previous City Council action, the City had entered <br /> into agreement with the St. Paul Port Authority (SPPA) allowing private business <br /> or church could apply for an SPPA loan to install a solar system, with the City <br /> acting as an agent for that private entity should they default, with the City <br /> assessing their property to collect any outstanding funds, essentially with the City <br /> serving as an agent to the SPPA for that collection of those funds, all based on a <br /> legal contract. <br /> Mr. Schwartz clarified that the reason for a third party was to access tax credits <br /> that are unavailable to the City or SPPA; and would ultimately provide financial <br /> incentives of better benefit to the City rather than the City using its reserve funds <br /> for upfront costs. <br /> 8. Sewer and Water Lateral Ownership <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised the PWETC that the City Council had requested their study <br /> of the current policy for ownership responsibility of sewer and water service <br /> laterals. Mr. Schwartz referenced the current code, Chapter 801.17 (Attachment <br /> A)provided for preliminary review by the PWETC as background research prior <br /> to more detailed discussion planned at the February 2015 PWETC meeting. Mr. <br /> Schwartz advised that staff would provide additional information for that meeting. <br /> Mr. Culver referenced related City Code, Chapter 802.07 as previously discussed <br /> tonight for the water portion of the discussion, with Section 802.06.L spelling out <br /> those specific maintenance areas. <br /> Page 11 of 14 <br />