City of Madison - File #: 16775

• File #: 16775
• Version: 1
• Name: 9298 MGE-Thut Park-Solar Lighting Agreement
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Approved
• File created: 12/1/2009
• In control: PLAN COMMISSION
• On agenda: 1/19/2010
• Final action: 1/19/2010
• Enactment date: 1/20/2010
• Enactment #: RES-10-00065
• Title: Authorizing the execution of an Agreement for Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Photovoltaic Lighting System with Madison Gas and Electric Company for the installation of a demonstration photovoltaic lighting system in Thut Park, located at 2630 Nana Lane.
• Sponsors: Tim Bruer

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/19/2010	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
1/13/2010	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
1/11/2010	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
12/16/2009	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
12/15/2009	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Referred
12/14/2009	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Re-refer	Pass
12/2/2009	1	Community and Economic Development Unit	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
No expenditure required.
Title
Authorizing the execution of an Agreement for Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Photovoltaic Lighting System with Madison Gas and Electric Company for the installation of a demonstration photovoltaic lighting system in Thut Park, located at 2630 Nana Lane.
Body
WHEREAS, Madison Gas and Electric Company (“MGE”) desires to install a photovoltaic lighting system (“PV Lighting System”) at Thut Park, located at 2630 Nana Lane; and

WHEREAS, City Parks staff is desirous of having a PV Lighting System installed at Thut Park as it will provide a source of illumination in the Park at no cost to the City; and

WHEREAS, the PV Lighting System will be a clean renewable lighting source and will serve to demonstrate MGE’s and the City’s commitment to renewable energy technology; and

WHEREAS, MGE and Parks Division staff and Office of Real Estate Services staff have negotiated terms and conditions for an agreement to allow for the installation, repair and maintenance of the PV Lighting System by MGE.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement (“Agreement”) with Madison Gas and Electric Company (“MGE”) for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a photovoltaic lighting system (“PV Lighting System”) in Thut Park, located at 2630 Nana Lane and depicted on attached Exhibit A, on the following general terms and conditions:

1. The location of the PV Lighting System within Thut Park shall be generally as depicted on attached Exhibit B. Prior to installation, MGE and the City shall mutually agree on the plans and specifications for the PV Lighting System.

2. MGE shall be the sole and complete owner of the PV Lighting System and all components thereof, including renewable energy credits. During the term of the Agreement, MGE shall have the right to install, operate, maintain and repair the PV Lighting System upon the terms...