File #: 23-170    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 4/27/2023 In control: Conservation, Sustainability and Green Initiatives Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/8/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES AGREEMENT WITH CALIBRANT NY II, LLC REGARDING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 897 WATERVLIET SHAKER ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 30.-2-18) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE
Sponsors: Conservation, Sustainability and Green Initiatives
Attachments: 1. Solar PPA RLA Cover Letter, 2. 3679 RLA Form, 3. Albany County Solar PPA_Calibrant_3.16.23, 4. Solar Project Site Lease comments_CE 3.16.23, 5. Solar-PILOT-Model-Agreement-multiple-jurisdictions_CE 3.16.23, 6. Local resolution 137 County Tree Resolution, 7. Local Law 11 for 2021, 8. 2022.08.08 - Compiled 65% Set - Siemens Rad, 9. SITE PLAN-C201 SITE PLAN Stamped 03162023, 10. 2021-AEA-11311-OE, 11. 2022-AEA-7826-OE, 12. 2022-AEA-7827-OE, 13. 2022-AEA-7828-OE, 14. 2022-AEA-7829-OE, 15. 2022-AEA-7830-OE, 16. 2022-AEA-13599-OE, 17. NY_353893_Albany Radar Tower_Siemens_CESIR REV 2, 18. Albany Pricing_03202023, 19. Albany Solar Project Public Meeting Slides_Final, 20. Reso 203 for 2022 - SEQR and LOR, 21. Full EAF Executed, 22. Albany Co Solar LOR SHPO 21PR01812 signed_FINAL, 23. 23-170 CSGI 4 - TMP - 4251 - PILOT_Calibrant_NY_II_Solar_Town_of_Colonie

RESOLUTION NO. 170

 

AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES AGREEMENT WITH CALIBRANT NY II, LLC REGARDING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 897 WATERVLIET SHAKER ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 30.-2-18) IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE

 

                     Introduced: 5/8/23

                     By Conservation, Sustainability, and Green Initiatives Committee:

 

                     WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to enter into a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Calibrant NY II, LLC, regarding the development of a 2.06 megawatt solar array at 897 Watervliet Shaker Road (Map No. 30.-2-18) in the Town of Colonie, 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 $3,399.99, due no later than February 15th of each year, 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 Calibrant NY II, LLC, Albany, NY 12207, regarding the development of a 2.06 megawatt solar array at 897 Watervliet Shaker Road (Map No. 30.-2-18) in the Town of Colonie, with an annual payment of $3,399.99, due no later than February 15th of each year, 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.