RESOLUTION NO. 487
AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES AGREEMENT WITH HELIOS ENERGY NEW YORK 13 LLC REGARDING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT DUNNSVILLE ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 37.00-2-4) IN THE TOWN OF GUILDERLAND
Introduced: 12/6/21
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Helios Energy New York 13 LLC., regarding the development of a five megawatt solar system at Dunnsville Road (Tax Map No. 37.00-2-4) in the Town of Guilderland, and
WHEREAS, New York State law exempts the value of a solar panel system from local property taxes for a period of 15 years, but also permits taxing agencies to enter into PILOT agreements with solar panel system owners, and
WHEREAS, The proposed PILOT agreement would require an annual payment of $5,225, with a 2% annual escalator clause over a period of 15 years beginning on the first taxable status date following completion of construction, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a PILOT agreement with Helios Energy New York 13 LLC., Birmingham, MI 48009 regarding the development of a five megawatt solar system at Dunnsville Road (Tax Map No. 37.00-2-4) in the Town of Guilderland, with an initial payment of $5,225, with a 2% price escalator over a period of 15 years, beginning on the first taxable status date following completion of construction, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.