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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />FEBRUARY 7, 2014 <br />With regard to the cost of the project, Keis indicated that his concern was <br />that change - orders could drive the cost of the project up further. It was <br />noted that the estimated building costs are currently in the neighborhood <br />of $2.6 million and land costs at $675,000. The Construction Manager <br />indicated that he did not anticipate significant change orders. He noted <br />that the biggest problem he could foresee was with regard to had soils, <br />however, based on the borings, the soils are acceptable. There is one <br />small area that may require soil corrections. McGraw indicated that <br />during the meetings with the architect, the Construction Manager <br />communicated that the City did not want change orders on this project. <br />Keis asked how solid the numbers were at this point. The Construction <br />Manager felt the numbers were solid, and pointed out that there have been <br />thorough discussions during committee meetings. The Construction <br />Manager also noted that the building is not a complex project, therefore, <br />did not anticipate a lot of changes. <br />Keis stated that he agreed that the project should be done correctly and <br />that this building will serve the City for some time. He noted the <br />increased cost estimate, and that the options relative to financing the <br />project would not result in increased property taxes. <br />Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -2 -26 — CALLING FOR BOND SALE OF <br />$825,000 G.O. SEWER & WATER BONDS FOR ADDITIONAL <br />FINANCING OF THE PUBLIC WORK/PARKS FACILITY <br />RESULTING IN TOTAL BONDING FOR THIS PROJECT OF $3.4 <br />MILLION <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. <br />Ayes (5). <br />Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />The Administrator indicated that he would inform Ehlers & Associates of <br />the Council's action, and noted that the Bond Sale will be considered by <br />the Council at their February 12th meeting. <br />The Construction Manager agreed, noting the concern relative to overhead <br />doors facing Centerville Road as well as the salt storage issue. Montour <br />noted that his concern is with the appearance of the facility from <br />Centerville Road. The Construction Manager indicated that he would <br />raise the concerns and see if there are options that could be considered. <br />5 <br />