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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 RESOL UTION NO. 2024-9-102 — TO USE THE WA TER & SEWER CAPITAL REPLACEMENT FUND 604 TO PAY FOR THE 2014A BONDS AND APPROVE THE 2025 BONDED DEBT TAX LE VY RED UCTIONS WHICH WILL RESULT IN ZERO The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Kwapick. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR SOLAR ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS GRANT PROGRAM The Community Relations Manager stated that the city was notified in July that it was moving to the second phase of the grant program application. She stated that staff issued a request for proposals (RFP) and eight proposals were received. The Public Works Director commented that the eight proposals were wide-ranging in terms of the scope and cost of the projects. He reviewed the elements that were important to the city when reviewing the proposals. He stated that ultimately the proposal from Apadana Energy was chosen. He provided details on the anticipated funding the city hopes to receive which would lower the city contribution. He stated that the roof would also be replaced as part of this project. D. Miller asked about the amount of solar energy that would be used by the city versus what would go back into the grid. The Public Works Director explained that for the system proposed, this would supply a portion of the energy used by the city each month. He explained that this would then reduce the overall cost of the city for energy but would not eliminate that cost or provide revenue. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: O( 0, , CCEPTANCE IRESOL OF THE PROPOSAL FOR SOLAR ON CITYHALL FROMAPADANA ENERGY. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ACCEPT FINAL ULI TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL REPORT The City Administrator explained that earlier this year the Urban Land Institute (ULI) took a deep dive into three key areas in Little Canada. He noted that the Council was involved in that process and received a presentation at a previous meeting. He stated that this is the final report of the information in that presentation.. Mayor Fischer stated that it is his understanding that this data can be used in future strategic planning and City planning. The City Administrator noted that this data can also be used in the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that some of these sites may have activity moving forward before the next version of the Comprehensive Plan and therefore they may present small area plans. 3