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Board approves letter allowing architects and contractor to pursue federal 179D credit for withdrawal‑management project
Summary
Commissioners signed an allocation letter enabling Klein McCarthy Architects and Gertz Construction Services to pursue a federal energy tax-credit (179D) related to the county's withdrawal-management facility; staff said allocation would be split 50/50 between firms and the county is not a direct participant.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners on March 4 approved a 179D tax-credit allocation letter that allows Klein McCarthy Architects and Gertz Construction Services to pursue federal energy tax credits connected to energy-efficiency measures at the county’s withdrawal-management facility, county staff said.
County staff said government entities cannot claim the federal 179D deduction directly, so the county is signing a letter that permits the private architect and contractor to claim an allocation for tax purposes. Staff said both firms agreed to split any allocation 50/50 and to cooperate on the required technical study that demonstrates qualifying energy savings.
The board was told the dollar amount of any credit is determined by an IRS process after firms complete a qualified study; the county does not yet know the amount. The board approved the letter by voice vote.
