RFCA - R-2008-56 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION

RESOLUTION: 2008-56

SUBJECT: Authorizing the City to enter into a Revocable License Agreement with the Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District No. 1 for the installation and maintenance of a solar array and related facilities on City property within Forsberg Iron Spring Park and in the right-of-way for West Evans Avenue.

ADDRESS: Forsberg Iron Spring Park, adjacent to West Evans Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Revocable License Agreement with the Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District No. 1 for the installation of a solar array in a portion of Forsberg Iron Spring Park.

FUNDING SOURCE: N/A. Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District No. 1 will fund the installation and maintenance of the equipment authorized by the License Agreement.

SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: This Resolution would authorize the execution of a Revocable License Agreement with the Fossil Ridge Metropolitan District No. 1, which serves the new Solterra development, to install and maintain an array of solar panels on a portion of Forsberg Iron Spring Park. Related facilities, specifically electric lines, would also extend into a portion of the right-of-way for West Evans Avenue. The City Charter specifically authorizes the granting of easements for utility purposes across City parkland. A revocable license agreement allows the use of the property for utility purposes without conveying any actually interest in the land.

RESOLUTION ADOPTION DATE: July 28, 2008

ORIGINATED BY: Finance Department

STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE: Adrian Stanciu, Property and Purchasing Services Manager, 303-987-7659

DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: Resolution 2008-56

SUBMITTED BY:
Larry Dorr, Finance Director

REVIEWED BY:
Joni Inman, Director, Mayor and City Manager's Office
Michael J. Rock, City Manager