Tompkins County Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Minutes 2026-04-16
County Approves Solar Canopy Lease Amendment with Cornell
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Description
Tompkins County authorized execution of a First Amendment to its long-term ground lease with Cornell University for 55 Brown Road to permit construction of a solar canopy and continued EV charging operations. The amendment clarifies insurance requirements while avoiding significant new costs and supports clean energy tax credit eligibility.
Contract Details
Vendor
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Agency
Tompkins County, NY
Contract Type
FACILITIES
Document Date
April 16, 2026
Contract Term
April 22, 2008 – April 21, 2068 (ground lease); amendment timing not specified
Renewal Date
2068-04-21
Renewal Info
Original Ground Lease runs through April 21, 2068; this is the First Amendment adjusting insurance terms and explicitly allowing a solar array canopy and EV charging station operations.
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