Title
Biogas to Renewable Natural Gas Solution
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of unconditioned biogas recovered from the wastewater treatment process by sealed bid.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Ron Hargrove, Charlotte Water
Joseph Lockler, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Charlotte Water is seeking authorization to sell unconditioned biogas recovered from the wastewater treatment process by sealed bid to the highest responsive, responsible bidder to be converted to renewable natural gas (RNG), thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions in support of the city’s Strategic Energy Action Plan.
§ North Carolina General Statutes §160A-268 permits the city to sell personal property by advertisement and sealed bid.
§ As a part of the sale process, the highest responsive, responsible bidder will construct, finance, own, and operate a new RNG processing facility on leased property within the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Town of Pineville (adjacent to Council District 7).
§ A request for approval of the contract to the highest responsive, responsible bidder will be placed on a future council agenda.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Proceeds from the sale will be deposited in the Charlotte Water Operating Budget.
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Resolution