List of Agenda Additions and Handouts for January 21, 2020 

6. Delegations

9:30 am  Bluebird Renewables Trevor Andrews ‐ Proposal (Pages 2 - 24)

12. Planning and Developmentg) Bylaw 975‐17 Road Closure Pt NW 23‐49‐7‐W5M & Bylaw

1046‐20 Designate Portion of Road Closure Area asMunicipal Reserve (MR)‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 25 - 33)

13. General Mattersa) Appointment of member‐at‐large to ALUS

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BRAZEAU COUNTY SOLAR FARMPILOT PROJECT PROPOSAL

BLUEBIRD RENEWABLES CREATED BY Neal Zavitz P. Eng www.bluebirdrenewables.com2

1Problem & Solution 2Project Summary

3 Proposal Details

4 Company Profile

5 Our Works

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Advantages

Contacts

Content

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3Project Summary

Project Name Brazeau County Solar Farm Pilot

Project Resourcing Design, Procured, Constructed and Commissioned by Bluebird Renewables.

Project BenefitsProvides Economic Diversity to Brazeau County

Excellent rate of return on investment

Project RisksAlberta Utilities Commission Approval

Project costs are estimates only and expected to be +/- 15%

Project Investor Brazeau County

Project Duration (Weeks) 12 Weeks

Total Project Costs $232,000

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4Needs/Problems

Need One:Alberta Utilities Commission Approval

Need Two:Land Lease Agreement

Need Three:Grid Tie Solar System Expertise

Problem One:Solar Education

Problem Three:Weather & Snow

All generation facilities connected to electric utility requires AUC approval.

Project proposed to require one acre or 360 square meters of open land.

Solar is a rapidly evolving industry.Bluebird will provide industry leading

Solar design and technology solutions.

Alberta is the heart of Oil country. Solar is seen as a competitor to our beloved energy industry. In fact, Solar cannot replace Oil and can only be seen as a complementary energy source.

Problem Two:Alberta Labour CostsThe Oil & Gas industry in Alberta has led to comparatively high labour costs. Solar is only economical when costs are kept low.

Alberta experiences harsh weather. This project must take snow, hail, wind and other weather into consideration to ensure payback.

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5Solution

Good Idea Makes Everything Better

The Brazeau County solar farm pilot project will meet the needs and problems outlined. By utilizing Bluebird Renewables industry leading design approach, the

financial analysis of this project is excellent.

While this is a relatively small project in the solar world, this project will set the standard for installed cost/watt for utility scale PV. This is achieved with

elimination of labour intensive tasks as well as flow-through savings from Bluebird to its customers.

Part of the reason the solar industry in Alberta lags behind other countries is that the existing solar installers are charging between 30% and 45% markup on

projects. This practice is slowing being phased out by newcomers to the industry such as Bluebird.

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Solution

Feature #1

The Bluebird approach to solar farms is the most energy dense and smallest footprint possible with current equipment.

Feature #2

Our solar farms are up to 50% less labour intensive than the current solar farm industry standards.

Feature #3

Our systems can be installed directly on-grade. Some systems do not require earthworks, piling or structural racking systems commonly used in most solar projects.

Meet ourinnovations

The Bluebird Renewables microgeneration solar farm design incorporates leading edge construction practices from the solar industry.

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7Goals

EducationReliability

Industry Leadership Fiscally Attractive

Bluebird projects are all designed and constructed for a 25 year service life. The power output of the pilot project is guaranteed to be greater than 80% of the original design capacity.

Projects such as this help to dispel myths around solar. The industry is not here to compete with oil and gas, rather to hedge against increasing uncertainty in the power markets.

Bluebird pilot utility scale solar generation design incorporates the latest solar panel technologies as well as construction practices.

The solar industry is now able to produce projects that do not require government incentives and still provide investors with excellent rates of return.

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8Project Timeline

10-28 OF FEB

During the preliminary stage, a project cost estimate is developed

based on one or two selected project lease locations.

Project Feasibility Study

1-13 OF MARSTARTPOINT

Front End Engineering Design (FEED)

During this phase, the Alberta Utilities Commission application is

submitted. Major components (panels, inverters, buildings etc,)

are selected and procured.

Project Design Phase

Design Stage

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Preparation of the lease, erection of a fence and installation of the solar array. Estimated time to

complete construction at 14 days.

Project Construction

Design Stage

13-30 OF APR

Construction Stage

Project Timeline

Inspection & Commissioning

1-3 OF MAY

Electrical inspection and equipment testing is completed prior to connection

of generation system to the grid. All QA/QC and warranty information to be

handed over to project owner.

Project On-Line

ENDPOINT

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10BudgetFeb March April May

FEED

$1,000 Design Stage

$23,000 Construction Phase

$225,000 Commissioning

$1,000 Project Completion

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Feb 14-28, 2020 Mar 1-13, 2020 Apr 13-30, 2020 May 1-3, 2020 May 3, 2020

FULL PROJECT COST: $232,000

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11Budget PricingItem Cost per Watt Quantity Extended

Solar Panels $0.50 200,000 $100,000

Inverters $0.06 150,000 $9,000

Racking $0.25 200,000 $50,000

Fencing $90.00/mt 300 $27,000

Labour $0.15 200,000 $30,000

Design & Permitting $4,000 1 $4,000

Inverter Building $.08 150,000 $12,000

Total $1.04 $232,000

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12Cash FlowItem Revenue Burden Cash Flow

Solar Revenue 200,000 kWh annually@ 0.21c/kWh - $42,000

Maintenance - $1,500 ($1,500)

Taxes - $4,200 ($4,200)

Land Lease - $500 ($500)

Equipment Replacement - $1,000 ($1,000)

Total $34,800

ROI 6 Years*

* ROI could be reduced if solar farm is located on a municipal building rooftop and connected to a separate electric service / meter. An incentive of $0.60 or up to 30% of the system costs could be available in this scenario. This results in an ROI of 4.5 years on an investment of $162,000. At the 25 year life cycle,

the total net revenue generated is $870,000.

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13Project Benefits

PROJECTBENEFITS

TangibleBenefits

IntangibleBenefits

Excellent Return on Investment

Increased Economic Activity

Positive ‘PR’ for the Brazeau County

Supports Local Business

Power Price Hedge

Increased Compliance

Reduced Emissions

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$ 42,000*

Project Benefits

ESTIMATED PROJECT REVENUE

Per Year

*Our analysis based on Natural Resources Canada published data available at: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/18366

Estimated annual production is 200,000kWh from this pilot project.

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About UsEvery project has challenges, and every project has its rewards

Bluebird Renewables is trying to change the approach to the renewable energy industry in Alberta. Bluebird ownership comes from the Oil and Gas industry and we only want to see O&G remain a central part of the Albertan economy.

We believe that solar is a tertiary technology that is only intended to complement our existing energy resources. We also believe that installation of solar will ultimately become mandated with the increased attention paid to environmental attention. Without local Albertan companies performing this work, foreign corporations will end up profiting from the solar industry growth leading to continued economic upheaval in Alberta.

If profit can be earned from solar projects in Alberta on their economic merits alone all the other benefits of solar are simply a bonus.

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16Key Personnel

Trevor AndrewsCEO & Co-Founder

Neal Zavitz P. EngCTO & Co-Founder

Darcy GrenwichMaster Electrician

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17Our VisionSolar Education & Myths

Myth 1: Solar doesn’t work without incentives.Solar is now economically comparable to thermal generation without any government subsidy.

Myth 2: Solar doesn’t work in Canada because of our winter / snow.Solar panels are in fact more efficient in cold weather. A solar panel in Southern

Alberta will produce the same energy as a solar panel in Florida. Snow only accounts for approximately 6% annual power loss in Canada.

Myth 3: Solar panels are bad for the environment.While solar panels require the use of chemicals and metals for production, 90% of materials in a solar panel are recyclable. Per kWh produced, solar produces 48g of CO2. Natural gas generation produces 490g comparatively.

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18Our MissionOpportunities don’t happen.

You create them

Solar resource in Alberta is among the best in Canada. While our primary focus is on returning oil and gas jobs, there is a huge opportunity with the

long summer days and relatively sunny weather that the province of Alberta receives. If local firms do not capitalize on these benefits, foreign firms and

countries will gain from our lack of initiative.

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Our History

09/01/2019

12/20/2019

1/15/2020

Bluebird Renewables was incorporated in September 2019.Bluebird is 100% owned by Albertans.

Bluebird continues to see expanding interest in solar and expects a successful 2020.

Completion of first solar project in

Brazeau County

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20Competitors

We and our competitors

We Can Do It They don'tReduce Labour Costs, Material

Costs and Profit Margin

Task ONE

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Versatile racking and installation practices to best suit our clients

needs. It is not a one solution fits all approach.

Task TWO

Provide local contractors and business opportunity

Task THREE

We Can Do It They don't

We Can Do It They don't

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Our Price Their Price

$ 232,000 $ 300,000+The choice is obvious.

Isn't it?

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23Contacts

E-mail:

trevor@bluebirdrenewables.comneal@bluebirdrenewables.com

Social:

Address:

5521-39th StDrayton Valley ABT7A 1L6

Phone:

Mobile: +1 780 621 7540Sales: +1 403 754 6466

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BRAZEAU COUNTY REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Bylaw 975-17 Road Closure Pt NW 23-49-7-W5M & Bylaw 1046-20 Designate Portion of Road Closure Area as Municipal Reserve (MR)

DATE TO COUNCIL: January 21, 2020

SUBMITTED BY: Jocelyn Whaley, CAO

ENDORSED BY: Jocelyn Whaley, CAO

REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO

FILE NO: 17M-025 & 20M-001

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

Part 1: That Council give Second and Third Readings to Bylaw 975-17 closing to public travel and disposing of a portion of Government road allowance.

Part 2: That Council give all three readings to Bylaw 1046-20 designating a portion of the road closure area as Municipal Reserve (MR) as shown on the attached Schedule A to Bylaw 1046-20.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary A request was received from the owner of Pt. NW 23-49-7-W5M to purchase the undeveloped government road allowance of Township Road 494 that runs parallel along the north boundary of the property. At the June 5, 2018 Council Meeting First Reading was given to Bylaw 975-17 (Appendix D). Bylaw 975-17 has received approval from and been signed by the Minister of Transportation and Administration recommends that Bylaw 975-17 be given Second and Third Readings. At the Council Meeting on May 5, 2018 Council passed a motion to close and sell an area 300 m x 16 m only, and that the remaining lands would be used for future trail development if required. Administration has prepared Bylaw 1046-20 (Appendix E) to dedicate as MR the portion of undeveloped government road allowance which is to be closed but not sold.

Relevant Policy:

Municipal Government Act and PW-25 Road Closure Policy.

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Strategic Relevance:

The County does not require use of the undeveloped government road allowance and sees the advantage of closing the road to sell a portion of it and retain the rest for possible future trail development.

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Part 1: That Council give Second and Third Readings to Bylaw 975-17 closing to public travel and disposing of a portion of Government road allowance.

Part 2: That Council give all three readings to Bylaw 1046-20 designating a portion of the road closure area as Municipal Reserve (MR) as shown on the attached Schedule A to Bylaw 1046-20.

Advantages Disadvantages

• The undeveloped Government road allowance is closed with a portion being sold to the landowner as requested and the remainder being designated as MR and retained by the County for future use.

• None Identified.

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational:

No Impact

Financial:

No Impact

Attachments: Appendix A: Land Location Map Appendix B: Aerial Photograph Appendix C: Letter from Applicant Requesting to Purchase Road Allowance Appendix D: Bylaw 975-17 Appendix E: Bylaw 1046-20

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Municipal Address:7128 Twp Rd 494

Pt NW 23-49-7-W5M

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TWP RD 494

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Appendix B - AerialPt NW 23-49-7-W5MRural Address:7128 Twp Rd 494Current Zoning:AGH

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SUBJECT PARCEL

ROADS

PROVINCIAL ROADS

TYPE

PROVINCIAL PAVED

PROVINCIAL GRAVEL

COUNTY ROADS

TYPE

COUNTY PAVED

COUNTY COLD MIX

COUNTY GRAVEL

SCALE 1:4,333

2017 IMAGERY

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October 26, 2017

Support Letter for Rezoning Application - Undeveloped Gov. Road Allowance to Agricultural Holdings -

Road Closure. Hamiton & Cole Property

Dear Brazeau County Council - Planning & Development members,

I am writing this letter as support of my application for rezoning of an Undeveloped Government Road

Allowance to Agricultural Holdings. The said Road Allowance runs parallel to the North Boundary of my

property located at the NW-23-49-7 WS.

My intent is to purchase the Undeveloped Gov. Road Allowance and amalgamate with my existing

property. I currently own 5.93 Acres which runs the entire length of the most Northern portion of the

NW ¼-23-49-07 WS. The 800 Meter X 20.15 Meter Road Allowance property consists of approximately

1.612 Hectares or 3.983 Acres. My existing property is long and narrow, with the widest portion being

where the main yard, house and garage are situated. I have obtained required setback relaxation

approvals for both my House ( 5 Meters ) and Garage ( 2 Meters) from the property line. I have recently

been in communication with Brazeau County regarding site permits for 2 Portable -20 Ft Sea Can

storage containers-160 Sq. Ft Each, which are currently placed on the unused Undevolped Gov. Road

Allowance.

I have previously met with Public Works ( Winston Russow) on May 17, 2017 who indicated the County

has no future plans to ever develop this Road Allowance, as they have re surveyed and constructed a

High Grade all weather public road along the South Boundary of my property, due to steep terrain,

watercourse and coulee that would have created challenges for road construction utilizing the Gov.

Road Allowance along the North Boundary of my property.

After inquiring about either obtaining a Land Use Agreement or Lease - Rental Agreement or attempting

to purchase the Gov. Road Allowance and attending a pre application meeting with both Public Works

and Planning & Development representatives on October 24, 2017 it was concluded my best option was

to proceed with purchasing the land and amalgamation with my existing property. I was advised during

this meeting the best way to proceed is to apply for an Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to Re Zone

the Undeveloped Gov. Road Allowance to Agricultural Holding ( AGH ) and obtain a Road Closure. Once

this first step has been approved and completed I will then apply to Brazeau County to change the Land

Use Bylaw to Amalgamate Property. If these first 2 steps are approved it is my understanding the said

Land will be assessed for Purchase Value and a request -application will be sent to Alberta

Transportation to release and sell this portion of Road Allowance to amalgamate the property. My

intent and purpose will be to utilize the additional land space behind my House, Garage, and Yard area

for the 2 existing Sea Can Storage units, possibly a small storage shed and a 30 X 40 Double Truss

Engineered Portable Storage Shelter that I have acquired.

Stacey Hamilton

Appendix C

FOIP s. 17(4)(g)

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BRAZEAU COUNTY

BYLAW NO: 975-17

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLOSING PUBLIC TRAVEL AND

DISPOSING OF A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT ROAD ALLOWANCE; AND

WHEREAS, the Council of Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority

of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and

amendments thereto, to provide for a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel certain

roads, or portions thereof, situated in the said Municipality, and thereafter disposing of same;

and

WHEREAS, the lands hereafter described are no longer required for public travel and an

application has been made to the Council of Brazeau County to have a portion of the

undeveloped government road allowance closed; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in accordance with Section 230 of the Municipal

Government Act, to allow any person who claims to be affected prejudicially by the bylaw the

opportunity to be heard by the Council of Brazeau County; and

WHEREAS, notice of the intention of Council to pass a bylaw has been given in accordance

with Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Brazeau County in the Province of

Alberta does hereby close to public travel for the purpose of disposing of the following

undeveloped government road allowance, subject to rights of access granted by legislation:

1. That all that portion of the undeveloped government road allowance lying within Plan

202 __ , Block 3, Lot 1, (ATS Reference 5; 7; 49; 23; NW) is hereby closed to public

travel for the purpose of disposing of the portion of the undeveloped government

road allowance, subject to rights of access granted by other legislation; and

File 17M-025 - Bylaw 975-17

Page 1 of 2

Appendix D

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2. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof.

READ a first time this� day of June • 2018.

The Minister of Transportation

READ a second time this __ day of ____ _, 20_.

READ a third time and finally passed this __ day of ___ -/ 20_.

Reeve

Chief Administrative Officer

File 17M-025 - Bylaw 975-17

Page 2 of 2

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BRAZEAU COUNTY

BYLAW NO: 1046-20

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF A CLOSED GOVERNMENT ROAD ALLOWANCE AS MUNICIPAL RESERVE.

WHEREAS, Council of Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 and amendments thereto, to designate a portion of a closed government road allowance as Municipal Reserve.

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County, duly assembled, enacts as follows:

1. That all that portion of land lying within Area “B” of the attached Schedule “A”, bedesignated as Municipal Reserve and shall be legally described as Lot 1MR, Block 1,Plan 202 ____.

2. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof.

READ a first time this day of , 2020,

READ a second time this day of , 2020,

READ a third time and finally passed this day of , 2020.

_____________________________ Reeve

_____________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

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