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Council reviews 2026–30 capital plan; solar project and urban‑forestry funding hit by federal policy shifts
Summary
Council members and staff used a combined regular meeting/work session on July 21 to review the borough’s draft 2026–2030 capital improvement plan and hear updates on solar, urban forestry and procurement matters.
Council members and staff used a combined regular meeting/work session on July 21 to review the borough’s draft 2026–2030 capital improvement plan and hear updates on two funding matters that could affect projects in the plan.
Project management staff told council that the Center County Solar Group has submitted signed contracts to the solar developer referred to as Prospect 14, but Prospect 14 has paused signing while it evaluates the effect of federal legislation enacted July 4 that changed eligibility and tax‑credit rules. Project partners said the high‑level assessment from the solar industry is that shovel‑ready projects can still be financially viable if they break ground and complete construction before 2027; Prospect 14 requested time to confirm its understanding and provide a timeline.
Council also learned…
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