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Louisville City Council Meeting September 21, 2004 Page 9 of 11 Council discussion centered on interim improvements, funding for the McCaslin Interchange, the Northeast loop, and separating the Superior Metropolitan Improvement District from the Town of Superior. Assistant City Manager for Governmental Relations Balser responded to concerns relative to the 3.0 Million dollar McCaslin Interchange funding. City Attorney Light reviewed the redline comments and clarified the language on the agreement. MOTION: Council member Brown moved that Council approve Resolution No. 43, Series 2004, an Intergovernmental Agreement for Interim improvements to the McCaslin Interchange, as amended, providing the entire Intergovernmental Agreement is signed prior to the interim improvements. Keany seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 7-0. Council member Keany recognized RTD for their support and contributions to the McCaslin Interchange project, including parking at Colony Square, and the pedestrian bridge. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - USE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR LOUISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT Mayor Sisk noted he and Council member Marsella are members of the Steering Committee. He requested a Staff presentation. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reported on the Louisville Public Library Project. The building is at the 50% design development phase, and many unknowns could affect the building budget. One solution would be to hire a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC). The City would pre-qualify and select a construction contractor through a bidding process to provide estimates and recommendations for value engineering for the project. This provides a better handle on project costs and the ability to better manage the budget. This method of construction is widely used for both public and private projects. Although it is a departure from the traditional hard bid for a construction project, it would ensure the project is competitively priced. It requires a general contractor to have three separate bids submitted by subcontractors for the project. The final decision is based on competitive fees, amount of pre-construction services provided, interview results of the team members, reference checks and pertinent experience of the project manager and project superintendent. Boyd stressed that Staff is recommending this procedure for the Library Project only. Paul Wember, Project Manager for the Library Project, stated he has been working in collaboration with the architect Kevin Gibbs to design the new library. He explained the advantages of hiring a Construction Manager/General Contractor and was available to answer Council questions.