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The Public Works, Environment and Transportation (PWET) Commission has reviewed and <br />discussed this item at their July 28, 2015 meeting. The following recommendation was made: <br />Member Stenlund moved, Member Heimerl seconded, recommending to the City <br />Council that the City enter into a Letter of Intent with Sundial Solar and staff be <br />authorized to enter into negotiations with the firm for a Power Purchase Agreement for <br />a solar panel system on the Oval/Skating Center roof as detailed in the proposal and <br />staff report dated July 28, 2015. <br />Policy Objective <br />The City Council goals and strategic directives include sustainability as a priority. Renewable <br />power fits these goals and is also supported in the IR 2025 document. <br />Financial Impacts <br />With the recommended proposal, the City will have no upfront costs and the energy savings <br />realized annually will be approximately $9,217, and would be expected to grow as Xcel Energy <br />rates increase over time. However, if the City chooses to purchase the equipment there will be <br />operational and capital replacement costs which will need to be accounted for into the future. <br />Staff Recommendations <br />Staff recommends the City Council authorize staff to execute a Letter of Intent with Sundial <br />Solar, as approved by the City Attorney, for the installation of a 375kW Photovoltaic system on <br />the roof of the Skating Center. <br />Requested Council Action <br />Motion authorizing staff to execute a Letter of Intent with Sundial Solar, subject to review and <br />approval of the City Attorney, for the installation of a 375kW Photovoltaic system on the roof of <br />the Slcating Center. <br />Prepared by: Marc Culver, Public Works Director <br />Attachments: A: Proposal Summary <br />B: TruNorth Solar Proposal <br />C: Sundial Solar Proposal <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />