Board signs decommissioning agreement for US Solar MVP, clearing way for building permit

County staff presented a decommissioning agreement required by the planning commission as a condition for the US Solar MVP solar project. Staff said the agreement sets out specific conditions under which the county could draw on a letter of credit or take other steps if the developer failed to maintain or properly decommission the site.

A motion to approve and authorize signatures on the decommissioning agreement was made (recorded in the meeting as moved by Munya, seconded by Holland) and the board voted to approve the authorization. Staff confirmed the signed agreement will be delivered to the county office so the building permit can proceed.

Commissioners discussed related ordinance issues and reviser meetings as potential venues to consider future changes to entitlement processes for properties inside agricultural areas.