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Council approves cooperation agreement allowing utilities to pursue land option north of town
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2026-030 authorizing the mayor to sign a cooperation agreement with RES Group to remove an option on land north of Fremont so the city can pursue purchase; staff said the agreement creates no purchase commitment but signals good-faith treatment of RES projects.
Jeff Shanahan, utility general manager, told the council the Department of Utilities has identified property north of town near substations and existing gas and 12-inch water lines that would be advantageous for future utilities projects (generation, gas-line improvements, water storage or booster pumps). The city sought a cooperation agreement with RES (the option-holder) to secure release of an option on the parcel so the city can pursue purchase.
Council members asked whether the cooperation agreement commits the city to purchase or sets a price. City staff and legal/planning staff said the agreement does not include a price or tangible purchase commitments; instead it is an agreement to work with RES in good faith and treat them similarly to other developers so RES will feel comfortable releasing its option.
Councilman Jensen moved to approve Resolution 2026-030 authorizing the mayor to sign the cooperation agreement with RES Group; Councilman Horner seconded and the council advanced the motion.
