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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL May 14, 2014 windows rusting and block decay is the lack of eaves on that building. Krumm noted that the higher roof line allows for more windows on the building to let in natural light. Keis asked if the retaining wall cost was in the project total. Krumm reported that it was. He noted that the wall proposed is a versa-lok system to keep costs down. Blesener stated that he would like to review the project again to try to reduce costs. Montour asked what funding sources were available to cover the additional cost of the project. The City Administrator indicated that the General Capital Improvement Fund could be used for the additional cost. He noted that if additional funds are used for the warming house project, the result is less funding for other projects. Montour asked if LCRA could be asked for additional participation. The Parks & Rec Director noted that LCRA initially pledged $10,000 for the project and then another $10,000 provided that separate men's and women's bathrooms were left in the project. The Director indicated that he could not speak for LCRA, but felt that the $20,000 may be the most they would be prepared to participate. The Director felt the roof height proposed was important to provide utility vehicle access as well as to protect the building. He noted that the existing warming house has existed for 33 years and has deteriorated and in need of replacement or significant repairs. The Director felt the project proposed would serve the City well for the next 50+ years. Montour noted that the facility receives a great deal of use during the winter months. The Director indicated that with the addition of the bathrooms, the building would get a lot of use in other months as well given the skateboard park. McGraw noted that the project could not be built for less without a redesign. Krumm agreed. Montour noted that participation from LCRA will be lost if the building is redesigned. Keis noted that the City has been facing increased costs in other projects, especially the Public Works -Parks Facility. The Administrator stated that in looking at the General Capital Improvement Fund, there are dollars available for the additional cost during 2014. The fund falls to a negative balance with the projects that are programmed for the years 2015 through 2018 because we did not program out LGA. He also noted that from what he is hearing, Local Government Aid (LGA) will remain level or may slightly increase for at least 2015. 10