CITY OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION __________________
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A RESOLUTION granting conceptual approval to install, maintain, and operate a below-grade private thermal energy exchange system under and across Boren Avenue North, north of Denny Way; as proposed by Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC, as part of the construction of 121 Boren Avenue North, in the South Lake Union neighborhood.
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WHEREAS, Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC ("Onni") applied for permission to construct, maintain, and operate a below-grade private thermal energy exchange system under and across Boren Avenue North, north of Denny Way ("Thermal Energy Exchange System"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Thermal Energy Exchange System is to capture waste heat and distribute between the buildings located at 1120 Denny Way and 121 Boren Avenue North, reducing energy usage and carbon emissions that would otherwise be discharged to the atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, in making a recommendation, the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation ("Director") considered the plans and application materials submitted by Onni to construct the Thermal Energy Exchange System and recommends that conceptual approval be granted; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, THE MAYOR CONCURRING, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council finds that the below-grade private thermal energy exchange system that would run under and across Boren Avenue North, north of Denny Way, as proposed by Onni Boren Avenue Seattle LLC, is in accordance with and in the public interest.
Section 2. As conditions for obtaining permission to construct the thermal energy exchange system, Onni Boren Avenue Seattle LLC shall:
A. Provide engineering and utility plans for additional review and permitting by the Seattle Department of Transportation ("SDOT"), which the Director will circulate to other City departments and any public and private utilities affected by the installation of the thermal energy exchange system;...
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