Sylvan Lake

Fogdog Contract Update
Council directed Administration to negotiate a contract with Fogdog Energy to construct a No Landfill Disposal Facility in Sylvan Lake; with Council to have the final approval on whether the proposal is to proceed. 

The contract is to include, but not limited to the following framework:

• Fogdog Energy provides the processing plant and operates the facility,
• Fogdog Energy pays the Town a lease for the land at market value,
• The Town develops the site for use, at the expense of Fogdog Energy,
• The Town repairs 30 Street, at the expense of Fogdog Energy,
• The Town pays Fogdog Energy an annual performance bond until the expense of the site development and road repair has been paid back in full, including interest,
• The Town and Fogdog Energy negotiates a tippage rate that is not to exceed $100 per tonne,
• The Town commits to provide Fogdog Energy with all suitable waste within its control, but with no minimum waste volumes are required to be provided by the Town,
• That a refinery for converting fluff is not located at the Waste Transfer Site,
• That the contract term is no longer than fifteen (15) years with a termination clause and a mutually agreed upon option to renew,
• Fogdog Energy will carry the appropriate insurance coverage,
• Fogdog Energy will arrange a Skype meeting, or similar, with Genoa City officials familiar with the Ompeco facility that recently closed,
• Fogdog Energy will comply with all regulatory requirements, including federal, provincial and municipal acts, regulations or bylaws.