R25-012 1 RESOLUTION NO. R25-012
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
4 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
5 BOYNTON BEACH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FPL
6 SOLARTOGETHER PROGRAM BY SUBSCRIBING TO 2.6
7 MEGAWATTS OF ANNUAL SOLAR ENERGY CONSUMPTION,
8 WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF FEBRUARY 1, 2025;
9 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, IF AWARDED, TO EXECUTE ALL
10 FUTURE DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM,
11 SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY;AND FOR
12 ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
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14 WHEREAS,the City of Boynton Beach uses approximately 12.6 megawatts of electricity
15 annually, with most usage coming from operations of the City's water and wastewater
16 treatment systems; and
17 WHEREAS, the City joined the wait list for Florida Power & Light's ("FPL")
18 SolarTogether Program (the "Program") in 2021, which said Program is a community solar
19 initiative by FPL that allows customers to participate in solar energy production without the
20 installation of solar panels on their properties; and
21 WHEREAS, the proposed subscription to the Program would offset approximately 2.6
22 megawatts of electricity usage from demand accounts, with an initial credit rate for the
23 Program being $0.036 per kilowatt-hour, with a 1% increase each year; and
24 WHEREAS, the cost to participate in the Program in the first year is estimated to be
25 $8,097, or 0.32% of the City's annual energy bill, with the City forecasted to begin receiving
26 bill credits for its participation in the Program; and
27 WHEREAS, by year 7 of participation in the Program, the City is forecast to receive
28 annual energy bill credits in the amount of $8,106; and
29 WHEREAS, the City will also receive renewable energy certificates ("RECs"), which can
30 be used to offset carbon footprints, meet regulatory requirements, help meet sustainability
31 goals, and demonstrate environmental responsibility; and
32 WHEREAS, the City's participation in the Program will not change daily operations in
33 the City, with no up-front costs, no long-term contract, and the ability of the City to opt out
34 of the Program at any time; and
35 WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff, the City Commission finds it in the best
36 interest of the citizens and residents of the City to participate in the FPL SolarTogether
37 Program by subscribing to 2.6 megawatts of annual solar energy consumption, with an
38 effective date of February 1, 2025, and authorize the Mayor, if awarded, to execute all future
39 documents associated with the program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
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41 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
42 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
43 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
44 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
45 hereof.
46 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
47 authorizes the City to participate in the Florida Power& Light SolarTogether Program, with an
48 effective date of February 1, 2025, and authorizes the Mayor, if awarded, to execute all future
49 documents associated with the program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
50 SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective as provided by law.
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55 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
56 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of J , 2025.
57 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORI A
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59 YES NO
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61 Mayor-Ty Penserga
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63 Vice Mayor-Aimee Kelley
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65 Commissioner-Angela Cruz
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67 Commissioner-Woodrow L. Hay
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69 Commissioner-Thomas Turkin
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73 ATTEST:
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80 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ATF 84 i v � Shawna G. Lamb
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1920 City Attorney
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