DIS- 9314
Items For Discussion 1.
Work Session Board of Supervisors - 11:30 am
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 03/24/2026
- Title:
- Arizona State Land Department Notice of Public Auction
- Submitted By:
- Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Frank Antenori
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Discussion of Arizona State Land Department Notice of Public Auction – Ground Lease No. 03-123513 (GR Energy Solar Project).
Background:
The Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) has issued a public auction notice for a proposed long-term ground lease of approximately 1,061 acres of State Trust land located east of Sierra Vista for development of a solar generating facility with battery storage.
PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION:
To provide the Board of Supervisors an opportunity to:
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Discuss potential impacts to Cochise County, including:
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Land use and zoning considerations
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Infrastructure and roadway impacts
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Economic development and tax implications
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Environmental, cultural, and natural resource considerations
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Coordination with utilities and regional planning efforts
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Identify any county interests, concerns, or policy positions
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Provide direction to staff regarding engagement with ASLD, the project applicant, or other stakeholders
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
As the Board directs
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
n/a
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
n/a