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Consider approval of an amendment to an easement agreement between Comanche Renewables, LLC and the City of Lawton for the use of the Landfill Gas End Use Program.
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INITIATOR: Michael Watrous, Public Works Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Michael Watrous, Public Works Director
BACKGROUND: On January 11, 2022, City Council approved the Lease, Easement and Landfill Gas Rights Agreement with Comanche Renewables, LLC. The agreement provides for a landfill gas project to be constructed, operated, and maintained by Comanche Renewables that will produce pipeline quality natural gas to be sold and injected into the natural gas distribution system. The project also reduces landfill gas system operational expenses currently incurred by the city and provides for a new source of revenue generation in the best interest of our citizens through gas royalties. The proposed agreement will allow for the installation and maintenance of the remainder of required utilities to the plant.
EXHIBIT: Second Amendment to the Easement Agreement.
KEY ISSUES: Failure to approve will result in delays to the project, currently on track for a January 2025 start date.
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve a second amendment to the easement with Comanche Renewables, LLC for an easement for additional utilities to the plant, located on landfill property.