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Council asked to approve cooperation agreement to free land option for utilities projects north of town
Summary
The council considered resolution 2026-030 to authorize the mayor to sign a cooperation agreement with RES Group so the city can pursue land acquisition north of town for future utilities projects; staff said the agreement simply signals good-faith cooperation and does not commit the city to a purchase price.
Jeff Shanahan, utility general manager, described the city's interest in acquiring land north of town to stage future electric, water and gas projects and explained that the proposed cooperation agreement with RES Group is the first step to remove an option held by another party so the city can pursue purchase agreements.
Shanahan said the parcel is attractive because of proximity to an existing substation, a natural-gas line, and a 12-inch water line that could support generation facilities or future water storage/booster projects. Council members sought clarification that the cooperation agreement did not commit the city to a purchase price or special concessions; staff (Travis) said the agreement merely commits the city to treat RES as it would any developer and to consider future proposals in good faith. Council moved to approve resolution 2026-030; the transcript records the motion and second.
