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2 <br /> The agreement with Pisgah Energy is for the feasibility professional services to assess the <br /> facilities for solar, either on the roof or canopy systems. If approved, Orange County will serve as <br /> the fiscal agent, utilizing County funds to initiate the project. The Town would reimburse the <br /> County up to $24,750 ($23,460 plus $1,290 in reimbursable expenses) within 30 days of receiving <br /> the completed solar feasibility study. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The BOCC approved funding in prior years for the professional services <br /> for Orange County's solar feasibility study. The total cost of the project including the Town of <br /> Hillsborough's portion is $111,920 plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $4,720. This budget <br /> amendment recognizes revenues from the Town of Hillsborough, authorizes additional expense <br /> authority of $24,750, and updates the following project ordinance. <br /> Solar Photovoltaic ($24,750) - Project# 10090 <br /> Revenues for this fund: <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Alternative Financing $779,559 $0 $779,559 <br /> Contribution from Hillsborough $0 $24,750 $24,750 <br /> Total Funding $779,559 $24,750 $804,309 <br /> Appropriated for this fund: <br /> Current FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 <br /> FY 2025-26 Amendment Revised <br /> Project Expenditures $779,559 $24,750 $804,309 <br /> Total Costs $779,559 $24,750 $804,309 <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the <br /> County fleet/facilities and improve safety. <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Improve educational opportunities for County Staff and community <br /> members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects, by <br /> working with our local jurisdictions to support their climate action plans. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: <br /> 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Orange County and the <br /> Town of Hillsborough for a Solar Feasibility Study of properties owned by the Town of <br /> Hillsborough; <br /> 2) Authorize the County Manager to execute the MOU, subject to final review by the County <br /> Attorney, and any subsequent amendments on behalf of the Board; <br /> 3) Authorize the County Manager to execute a Professional Services Contract with Pisgah <br /> Energy and written exemption from North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, subject to <br /> final review by the County Attorney, and any subsequent amendments on behalf of the <br /> Board; and <br /> 4) Approve Budget Amendment #3-A to provide for the receipt of revenue from the Town of <br /> Hillsborough, the additional expense authorization of $24,750, and the total cost of the <br /> project. <br />