Agenda Item Name:
Title
60-day follow up to community conversations between Duke Energy and the St. Peter/St. Paul Community Council.
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Presenter:
Mehdi Benkhatar, 352-374-5261
Description:
A presentation on the status of issues related to the continued community conversations between Duke Energy and the St. Peter/St Paul Community Council.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the BoCC hear the presentation.
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Prior Board Motions:
The BoCC approved ZOX-03-21 on 8/9/22 to allow a Duke Energy Substation. Subsequent to that approval, a motion was made for a 60-day update on the continuation of the community conversation between Duke Energy and the St. Peter/St. Paul Community Council
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
n/a
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Social and Economic Opportunity
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Background:
Zoning application ZOX-03-21, a special exception to allow an electric substation for Duke Energy near the Town of Archer, was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 9, 2022. A motion was made by Commissioner Cornell that staff update the Board in 60 days on certain topics that Duke and residents nearby the substation site have been discussing, namely:
• A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Duke Energy and Residents
• Possible Funding for a Community Playground
• Duke Energy’s Involvement in Sponsoring an Energy Equity Bill
• Duke Energy Providing Easement Documentation for Electric Lines