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Edward Cook, owner of National Specialty Lighting, stated that they are the wholesalers and assemblers of small bulb products, anything 20 watts and under. The business is 10 years old with eight employees. They have one or two large trucks come in per week. They assemble, test, disassemble, and ship the product to retailers. Davidson called for Council comments. Mayer was concerned that there was not enough landscaping/screening along the south side. Keany asked when the second phase would be built. Cook hoped it would be within five years. Howard moved that Council approve Resolution No. 62, Series 1996, National Specialty Lighting at CTC as amended. Seconded by Mayer. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 7 - 0 vote. APPROVAL OF BID AWARD - SOUTH 88TH STREET WATERLINE EXTENSION Tom Phare, Public Works Director, stated that this bid is for an extension of an 18" waterline along South 88th Street from Dillon Road to Health Park Drive on the west to line up with the new school campus. He pointed out that Ricor, Inc. was the low bidder at $188,288. Because of work load issues, it may be necessary to supplement the City's efforts with Inspectional Project Management by the Design Engineer who is familiar with the project from the City's interest as well as the School District's. He asked for the Authority to amend their contract along with the bid award. He requested the bid be awarded to Ricor, Inc. at $188,288 and authorization ofa contingency of$5,650 to be used as needed with further authorization to amend the Professional Services Agreement with Charles Keim & Associates to assist in the project management work. Davidson called for Council comments. Keany asked if staff had addressed the letter received by Council and staff concerning information that Ricor did not meet qualifications. Phare discussed the issue with the City Attorney and they felt it was appropriate to award the bid to Ricor, Inc. Mayer moved that Council award the bid for the South 88th Street 18" waterline project to Ricor, Inc. for unit bid price of$188,288 and authorize contingency funds of$5,650 to be used for a total project cost of$193,938, with authorization for the Mayor to sign the contract documents on behalf of the City. Furthermore, authorize staff to modify the Professional Services Contract with Charles Keim & Associates to include project management work. Seconded by Howard. Sisk asked if there was an upper limit to modifying the Professional Services Contract. 9