Weld County accepts replacement surety bond for SunShare solar permit

The Weld County Board of Commissioners on Monday accepted a replacement surety bond and released the previously held bond for a conditionally approved solar-energy permit, ZPSF23-2, for SunShare LLC.

Planning and Services staff member Matthew Van Isle told the board SunShare requested release of the original surety (Arch Insurance Company bond SU1198230-0) for $13,800 and submitted a replacement surety (Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company bond 800137757) in the same amount. Staff recommended acceptance because the replacement bond complies with Section 203-44455 D7 of the Weld County Code and would continue to satisfy condition-of-approval 3(d) of the permit.

Commissioner Peppler moved to approve the resolution accepting the replacement surety; Commissioner James seconded and the board approved the resolution by voice vote. Staff said the replacement will continue to secure the decommissioning and reclamation plan for the solar facility. No public comment was recorded.