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inspector, on an as needed basis as determined by the Building Official, at a pay rate of $50.00 per hour plus mileage. G.10 Approve Pay Request No. 5 from Ebert Construction for Public Works Facility Ebert Construction has submitted Pay Voucher No. 5 for work done on the new Public Works facility. Staff has reviewed the pay voucher and finds it acceptable for work certified through February 2021. Staff recommends Council approve Pay Voucher No. 5 to Ebert Construction in the amount of $15,198.90. G.11 Approve Ordinance Amending Fine for Parking Violation In November of 1990, Council established a $25 fine for those who violated the City’s parking regulations. This fee has remained in place since then. In an effort to create a stronger disincentive for overnight parking that impedes snow plowing, staff would like to increase this fine to $50. Staff recommends Council approve the ordinance amending the City Code, Section 90-253, Parking and Loading, to include violation of the ordinance will result in a petty misdemeanor fine of $50. H.1 Public Hearing on Ordering Improvements and Authorization to Prepare Plans and Specifications for the 2021 Downtown Improvement Project The feasibility study had been received by the City Council at the February 1, 2021 City Council meeting. City Council set the public hearing for the 2021 Downtown Improvement Project for the March 1, 2021 City Council meeting. Staff held a neighborhood meeting on February 24th to share the results of the feasibility study with property owners adjacent to the project in advance of the public hearing. Total project costs for the 2021 Downtown Improvement Project are estimated to be $3,656,800. Staff will present the findings of the Feasibility Report as part of the public hearing process. Staff recommends approval of the resolution ordering the project and authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for the 2021 Downtown Improvement Project. I.1 Approve ROW Acquisition Agreements In preparation of the feasibility study for the 2021 Downtown Improvement Project, staff has identified both permanent and temporary easements for a number of properties along 147th Street and Fitzgerald Avenue. Staff has met with property owners regarding the project, provided them with renderings of the proposed improvements, and discussed potential concerns. Staff is requesting that the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the offer presentation on the parcels to the property owners and to acquire the property areas needed either by negotiation or condemnation for the Downtown Redevelopment Project. I.2 Approve Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application The Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2002. The legislature recently provided $75,000,000 for LRIP for county, state aid cities, non- state aid cities, and townships. Staff believes the reconstruction and extension of 147th Street to Oneka Parkway is a good candidate for one of the eligible categories related to Routes of