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Solar Renewable Energy Credit Purchase Agreement - 305 Parking Garage (Ordinance S-44423)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 136034, with SunPower Corporation Systems doing business as Solar Star Arizona V, LLC, for the solar renewable energy credit purchase agreement with the Public Works Department. The additional amount of $174,000 is needed, and the revised aggregate value will not exceed $320,615.48. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The agreement with Solar Star Arizona V, LLC, is used for maintenance services for the photovoltaic (PV) system located on the rooftop of the 305 Parking Garage. The power produced by the PV system is purchased by the City at a fixed, reduced rate and is used to offset energy expenses from Arizona Public Service (APS). Additional funding is needed to continue to purchase the electrical output produced from the PV system.
Financial Impact
The additional amount of $174,000 is needed, and the revised aggregate value will not exceed $320,615.48. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
Contract 136034 was approved by City Council on May 21, 2013.
Location
The 305 Parking Garage is located at 305 W. Washington St.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.