Legislation Details

File #: 0485-26    Version: 1 Name: Solar Energy Solutions for Solarize Lexington Program
Type: Resolution Status: First Reading
File created: 6/1/2026 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 6/18/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 25-2026) with Solar Energy Solutions, for its participation as installer in the Solarize Lexington Program, at a cost not to exceed $460,000 for Grants awarded pursuant to the Solarize Lexington Program. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]
Attachments: 1. bluesheet memo SES Solarize Lex Program 2026.pdf, 2. MOA - Solarize Lexington with Installer SES.pdf, 3. SES.pdf, 4. RFP Pkg 25-2026.pdf, 5. RESO 0485-26 SES MOA 4910-7379-1666 v.1.pdf

Title

A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 25-2026) with Solar Energy Solutions, for its participation as installer in the Solarize Lexington Program, at a cost not to exceed $460,000 for Grants awarded pursuant to the Solarize Lexington Program. [Div. of Environmental Services, Carey]

Summary

Authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between LFUCG and Solar Energy Solutions for the 2026 Solarize Lexington Program at a cost not to exceed $460,000.00, pursuant to RFP 25-2026. This is for a group-buying Program designed to deliver cost-competitive solar installations and for solar PV installations for qualified low- to moderate-income Fayette County homeowners. Funds are Budgeted. (L0485-26)(Carey/Martin)

Budgetary Implications: Yes

Advance Document Review:

Law: Yes, Completed by Todd Henning, June 1, 2026

Fully Budgeted: Yes

Account Number:  1105-313201-3094-78112

This Fiscal Year Impact:                     $460,000.00

Annual Impact:                      $460,000.00

Project: PWEV_SOLARIZE

Activity: ASSISTANCE

Budget Reference: 2026

Current Balance: $ 460,000

Body

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:

                     Section 1 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP No. 25-2026), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with Solar Energy Solutions, for its participation as installer in the Solarize Lexington Program.

                     Section 2 - That an amount, not to exceed the sum of $460,000.00, be and hereby is approved for payment to Solar Energy Solutions, from account #1105-313201-78112, for Grants awarded pursuant to the terms of the Solarize Lexington Program.

                     Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.

                     PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:

 

 

                                                                                                                              ___________________________________

                                                                                                                              MAYOR

 

ATTEST:

 

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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

0485-26:JTH:4910-7379-1666, v. 1