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District reviews proposed land lease for Pueblo West community solar project with GRID Alternatives
Summary
Board discussed a proposed land lease with GRID Alternatives for a community solar project on a former airport parcel. Staff said GRID Alternatives received funding from Black Hills Energy and needs a lease to finalize site plans; the board will review the lease agreement.
Pueblo West staff introduced a discussion of a proposed land lease for a community solar project on a district-owned parcel commonly referred to as the old airport property near County Road 280. Staff said GRID Alternatives representative Joel Danforth would join by Zoom to describe the project; GRID Alternatives received an award from Black Hills Energy to support the installation and is seeking a lease to complete site planning.
Staff explained the district previously granted an initial-term lease to permit site review and planning; GRID Alternatives now needs a formal lease to advance the project. Board members asked whether purchase of the property had been considered; staff said subdivision rules and the configuration of the larger parcel made a lease the practical approach rather than an immediate sale. No final lease approval was recorded in the transcript; the item remained a discussion and review item.
