West Carrollton City Council approves special assessment for solar project financing

The West Carrollton City Council meeting on March 25, 2025, focused on two significant resolutions aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and environmental safety.

The first resolution, identified as Resolution 16-2025, was approved to initiate a special assessment project for properties located at 128 South Elm Street, 1304 South Elm Street, 9 Pierce Avenue, and 15 Pierce Avenue. This project will facilitate Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, allowing the property owner to fund energy-related improvements, specifically the installation of a roof-mounted solar panel array. The city will act as a facilitator for the special assessment but will not be responsible for the construction of the project. The council unanimously approved this resolution, marking a step towards sustainable energy solutions in the community.

Following this, the council addressed Ordinance 37-97, which serves as the final legislative step for the same special assessment project. This ordinance confirms the city’s commitment to proceed with the financing for the solar panel project. It was also passed unanimously by the council members.

In addition to the energy project, the council introduced Resolution 17-2025, which authorizes the city manager to negotiate a brownfield remediation program agreement with the Montgomery County Land Bank and Patriot Engineering. This agreement will facilitate environmental remediation activities at the former wastewater treatment plant property located at 4000 Hydraulic Road. The project, which has received nearly $1.9 million in funding, aims to address contamination through soil excavation and demolition of dilapidated structures. The city will contribute a 25% match to the total project cost of approximately $2.5 million.

These resolutions reflect West Carrollton's commitment to improving energy efficiency and addressing environmental concerns, paving the way for a more sustainable future in the community.