TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Timothy L. Bryant, CEO/General Manager
Fayetteville Public Works Commission
FROM: Fayetteville Public Works Commission
DATE: November 9, 2026
RE:Title
PWC – Approve Interlocal Agreement Granting Long-Term Use of City-Owned Property for Solar Energy Development and Authorize ExecutionTitle
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
The proposed agreement supports the City's FY 2027 Strategic Plan, particularly Goal 2: Economic & Strategic Growth and Goal 4: Financially Sound City Providing Exemplary Services.
The project advances strategic land use and intergovernmental cooperation by allowing the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) to develop renewable energy infrastructure on City-owned property while retaining municipal ownership. The agreement also provides the City with $500,000 in one-time revenue, without requiring City funding for construction, operation, or maintenance.
The proposal reflects the City's commitment to responsible stewardship of public assets, sustainable infrastructure, and long-term community investment. Council's consideration should also balance these benefits against the long-term commitment of the property to utility use.
Executive Summary:
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC) requests City Council approval of an interlocal agreement granting PWC exclusive use of approximately 50.03 acres of City-owned property along Fields Road for development and operation of a solar photovoltaic generation facility and related electric utility improvements. The City would retain ownership of the land and receive a one-time payment of $500,000. PWC would bear the costs of developing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and ultimately decommissioning the project. The proposed agreement would allow the use to continue for as long as the property serves the solar project or related or succeeding utility purposes, po...
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