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City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2022 Page 5 of 13 John Marlin asked if L&O is based on the ordinances in place at the time of the loss, in this case should it cover the cost to build to the new stricter code the City adopted last year. If the new code is rolled back will I still be eligible for the full L&O. Conway stated that is a question they are investigating at the Division but they don't have a good answer at this time. Karen McCrudden, 1043 Turnberry Circle, stated their adjuster offered 50% payouts, not 60% and she doesn't know who can review her documents for her to better understand them. Conway suggested she contact his staff for help. Brandon Garcia, asked if the L&O coverage should cover all code updates since the home was built. Conway stated yes that is the case. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — BUILDING CODE CONSIDERATIONS Planning Manager Ritchie stated this is a follow up from the February 1 meeting with additional information on building codes related to the Marshall Fire rebuild. She noted that in October the City Council adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments and with the residential net -zero appendix. As a result of the fire, we know over 500 homes need to be rebuilt. Staff asked Group 14 to analyze the different cost impacts of the new IECC code; they modeled the costs on an average home lost in the fire. She noted costs for individual homes will vary based on multiple factors and actual cost bids; these numbers are simply to understand the general cost factors for an average home. Estimates will also be impacted by supply chain, labor market, and construction issues. The additional cost to build to the 2021 IECC versus to the 2018 code is estimated at approximately $20,000 to $25,000. There are opportunities for rebates and incentives being offered by Xcel and SunShare Community Solar to help offset some of these costs. She reviewed various options and some ways costs are affected. Public Comments Dave Houston, 949 Larkspur Lane, stated their insurance will not cover their rebuild costs and urged the Council to help reduce costs by suspending the 2021 code. Kristen T, resident of Fraser, stated net zero building is doable and can be cost effective. Maria McClure, 105 Cherrywood Lane, stated the cost estimates given tonight are inaccurate and people are struggling to rebuild even to what they had. She stated the costs are not solid and no builder can commit to them.