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Louisville City Council Meeting <br />April 1, 2003 <br />Page 13 of 22 <br /> <br />Keany asked where National Research Center was based. Balser responded in Boulder. <br /> <br />Keany asked if any other firms were considered and he noted last fall a local firm offered <br />to perform the survey at a reduced cost to the City. Simmons stated Staff reviewed the <br />proposals of other firms and they were comparable. He explained Staff is recommending <br />National Research Center because of their expertise. <br /> <br />Keany voiced his frustration the Louisville firm was not considered. <br /> <br />Brown questioned whether the $8 million library was a realistic number and asked if <br />there was sufficient time for placement on the November ballot. City Attorney Light <br />stated first reading of an ordinance would have to be the first meeting of July. <br /> <br />Keany voiced his recollection that the other firm quoted a 30-day period for completion. <br />He suggested the contract contain a penalty for late results. <br /> <br />Sisk asked that the contract contain a cost not-to exceed provision. He suggested <br />Council authorize Staff to enter into negotiations with NRC, add a penalty clause, a cost <br />not to exceed provision and a certainty date, and recommended a May 15 date. <br /> <br />Keany asked for the cost of the local firms proposal for a survey. Boyd stated the quote <br />from the local firm was $12,000 and noted it was based on the results after the election. <br /> <br />MOTION: Brown moved that Council authorize Staff to go forward with a library poll <br />to determine whether a question should be put on the November ballot for a new library, <br />and all firms should be considered. <br /> <br />City Attorney Light suggested adding not-to exceed number to the motion and that the <br />motion also include authority for the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem to approve the final <br />changes to the agreement. <br /> <br />Brown accepted the amendments. Levihn seconded the motion. <br /> <br />Van Pelt offered a friendly amendment that a penalty fee be added. Sisk offered a <br />friendly amendment that the costs not exceed $15,618. Brown and Levihn accepted the <br />amendments. <br /> <br />VOTE: Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 5-1. Keany voted no. <br /> <br /> UPDATE - DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PLAN <br />DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - EXTENSION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER PLACING <br />MANDATORY WATERING RESTRICTIONS UPON USERS OF THE CITY OF <br />LOUISVILLE WATER SYSTEM BECAUSE OF DROUGHT CONDITIONS <br /> <br />Sisk called for Staff presentation. <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br /> <br />