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Griffiths: In terms of amount, the agreement talks about 125$ of the cost of the improvements. We would be looking at a Letter of Credit or improvements of 125 of $108,000. Also it was not clear whether your idea is that they complete those improvements within the 90 day period or only that we reach an agreement during that 90 day period for completion of the improvements and a time table. Sackett: I think they should have 30 days to reach an agreement, if they don't reach an agreement in 30 days then we seek litigation. The agreement will have a specific time frame for completing the improvements that would be acceptable and reasona- ble by the homeowners and the city. Included in that agreement is the establishment of a Letter of Credit. That would be my recommendation. Carnival: Which is the quickest way to resolve this problem? Is it a Letter of Credit or is it alternate one. I need some clear understanding of alternate one. In alternate one it says that the city will com- plete the improvements with the funds held. Through negotiations with Mr. Caranci can you not negotiate who does those improvements. Can it not be someone else? Brand: Yes we can negotiate that. Carnival: From the work session it was may understanding that there is another contractor in place that is willing to do the work and that the city, with the funds available, proceed with the completion of the projects and deal with a reputable contractor, if we seem to think that Mr. Caranci is not. Brand: I think that Councilmember Sackett has the right solution. That we take the 30 days to negotiate the contract with Mr. Caranci. If we can negoti- ate that contract in 30 days and in that contract we have a list of the improvements that have to be made and the schedules by which they will be made and what will happen if they aren't. I believe we are working toward the solution and we would have reasonable schedules because we will be working with the Public Works Director who can tell us how long it will take. Also in that agreement if we are to do any of the improvements as a city, we come under the requirements for bidding projects that will slow it down. If we have 30 days in which to negotiate the contract we could work out all the other details. If the negotiations break down then we come back to you at the end of 30 days and then we would get other directions.