HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Agreement for SunSmart Ames Community Solar Farm RESOLUTION NO. 20-627
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE
SUNSMART AMES COMMUNITY SOLAR FARM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2019, the City Council approved an Energy Services Agreement
with ForeFront Power(FFP Origination,LLQ for the SunSmart Ames community solar farm;and,
WHEREAS, the construction of the solar farm is nearing completion and should be
operational before the end of this month; and,
WHEREAS, there are two documents ForeFront is requesting the City to execute in order
to meet certain obligations with its Tax Equity Partner and allow for commercial operation of the
farm; and,
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Agreement will give public record notice of the Energy
Services Agreement the City and ForeFront signed on July 23,2019,and ForeFront's right,title and
interest in the solar farm equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Memorandum do not in any way change or affect the
terms, covenants and conditions of the original Energy Services Agreement; and,
WHEREAS,the Memorandum of Agreement will be recorded at the Story County Office of
the Recorder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Memorandum of Agreement for the SunSmart Ames Community Solar Farm is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`' day of December, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8tn day of December, 2020.