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City Council Meeting Minutes August 1, 2006 Page 11 of 12 Additional revenues for the project may be available from the ComCast PEG fee and Impact Fee Fund. Staff recommended approval of the First Amendment to CM/GC Contract with Pinkard Construction Company, setting a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $909,311, plus an additional cost for labor and material bonds. This amount includes a 5% construction contingency, which must be authorized by an approved change order from the City of Louisville prior to being spent. Architect Greg McMenamin presented an overview of the City Hall remodel. City Attorney Light reviewed the changes to the revised first amendment to construction management/general contractor agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Brown requested public comment. There were not comments. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Sackett asked for clarification on the funds budgeted for the project. Deputy City Manager Boyd stated this project was budgeted in the 2006 budget, and would not impact the 2006 capital projects budget. City Manager Simmons explained the City of Louisville budgets for each particular fund and funds for other projects will not be used for the remodel. Mayor Pro Tem Brown agreed City facilities have to be repaired and modernized to be more energy efficient. He stressed the importance of providing a safe and comfortable environment for the employees and the public. MOTION: Council member Marsella moved to approve the revised First Amendment to CMGC Contract with Pinkard Construction Company, setting a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $909,311, plus an additional cost for labor and material bonds. Council member Yarnell seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Absent: Mayor Sisko LIBRARY UPDATE Deputy City Manager Boyd reported the new library will officially open to the public on August 7. The parking garage will be open for all day parking. There have been delays in shelving deliveries and in the installation of computers. Construction in the alley between Walnut and Spruce Street is complete, and the alley will be repaved shortly. The dedication ceremony is Saturday, August 19. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Light reported on a ruling from Boulder County District Judge Bailin, who awarded attorney fees to Capitol Resources Publishing Attorney. If the City Council wishes to contest the ruling, a hearing would be required.