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Burlington approves solar easement for RecPlex, animal shelter with Red Lion Burlington Solar LLC
Summary
Council approved a public‑private easement agreement allowing Red Lion Burlington Solar LLC to install solar equipment on two city parcels (RecPlex and the animal shelter) and incorporated the underlying power‑purchase agreement into the easement document.
The Burlington City Council voted May 4 to approve a solar power‑generation easement agreement with Red Lion Burlington Solar LLC that will allow installation of solar equipment on two city‑owned parcels and enable the city to purchase power under the associated power‑purchase agreement (PPA).
City staff explained the public hearing was required and that the easement document was updated to include legal descriptions for the RecPlex (501 S Broadway) and the animal shelter (2000 N Roosevelt) and to incorporate Exhibit B, the previously approved PPA, by reference. As a staff member summarized, the agreement "allows them to install their equipment on our property," and the PPA will remain the prevailing document for the project.
No members of the public raised concerns during the hearing. Council moved and approved the resolution to execute the easement agreement; the roll call vote was unanimous.
The easement ties to a separate PPA previously presented to council; staff said the exhibit insertion clarifies the legal descriptions for the two sites and references the PPA language as the governing commercial agreement.
Next steps include final execution of the easement and coordination with Red Lion Burlington Solar LLC on permitting and equipment installation at the two identified sites.
