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In addition to the reductions noted in October (detailed below), the design team is working on additional <br />cost savings measures namely: <br />• Reducing the office space by approximately 330 square feet. This resulted in rearranging some <br />of the spaces, but will still provide adequate space for administrative functions. <br />• Adding shelving prep along the southwest side of the vehicle storage area to account for <br />potential lost storage at the east end. <br />• Reducing the concrete pad around the above ground fuel storage tanks. <br />• Recommending a deductive alternate for cold storage, which would be awarded if contract <br />comes in above budget. This deduction will result in a smaller savings due to the type of <br />construction for this area. <br />• Recommending a deductive alternate for vehicle storage, which would be awarded if the <br />contract comes in above budget. This deduction will result in a larger savings; however, it <br />would require additional equipment be stored in the cold storage area. <br /> <br />The previous changes included: <br />• Eliminating one maintenance bay. <br />• Reducing pavement area and yard space. <br />• Removing purchase of equipment from the contract and purchasing separately. <br />These proposed changes can be seen in the attached floor plan. It should be noted that the deductive <br />options for cold storage and vehicle storage, if used, could be added relatively easily at some future <br />date if the facility needs to be expanded. With the current configuration all existing equipment, except <br />for a small handful of trailers, would be parked inside either vehicle storage or cold storage. <br /> <br />Attachment 2 provides information regarding the impact of the financing for the facility. Shown are <br />three bond amounts for two bond timeframes and the estimated impact for various property values. <br />The levy increase ranges from approximately 10% ($6.5M over 20 years) to nearly 14% ($7.5M over 15 <br />years) depending upon the scenario. Similarly, the property tax impact on a median value home of <br />$184,350 ranges from $80.83 to $111.45. <br /> <br />Staff will review the savings for the anticipated changes/reductions as part of the Work Session. In <br />addition, a discussion regarding the anticipated property tax impact will be provided. Unfortunately, Mr. <br />Cooper, Oertel Architects will be unable to attend the Work Session. However, the design team will <br />continue to note areas for savings and adjust the project to reduce the costs. <br /> <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Brian Erickson, P.E.