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arms. Councilmember Cook stated there is a motion to move this on to completion and it is set up to work with the permits. This is a building code issue. Deals would have to be made after the ordinance is passed, however, he does not think that would be the best thing to do either. Councihnember Kurak stated the newer type of potable water is much cheaper than the four to five thousand dollars installation cost. Councilmember Cook commented if this ordinance passes the developers will research the cheapest way to have the system installed. The Fire Chief has indicated he would work with alternative methods of meeting the code. Mayor Gamec commented the sprinkling system can be used as a positive selling point or a negative. If a townhouse is financed over a ten year period it would only add about 12 to 14 dollars on the payment. Tom Fillam of Pulte Homes stated they have researched the costs of the various systems, and their sale price would be roughly $3,500 to $4,000. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Mayor Gamec: aye Councilmember Cook: aye Councillnember Elvig: aye Councilmember Kurak: aye Councihnember Pearson: aye Councilmember Strommen: aye Councilmember Zimmerman: aye Motion carried. Case #8: Award Bids for Elmcrest Park Improvements Public Works Director Kapler reviewed that the City Council authorized the solicitation of bids for Elmcrest Park Improvements on May 11, 2004. Bids were opened June 18, 2004. Staff recommends awarding the contract for Elmcrest Park Improvements Base Bid plus Alternates to Bauerly Companies for the amount of $813,305.96. Elmcrest Park Improvements were included in the CIP for 2004 construction. The CIP also included a project to extend Quicksilver Street from the existing cul-de-sac to the park. This park is in the Oak Park Recreation District. Staff recommends the difference between the CIP amount and the bid be funded from the Oak Park Recreation District in the amount of $120,483, with the remaining amount to come from the 50% Fund in the amount of $74,322. The contribution from the 50% fund could be increased to leave some money in the Oak Park District. This park will benefit the entire City, so using money fi'om the 50% Fund is appropriate for this project. Councihnember Kurak asked if the $813,305 is the entire cost of the project, or only for the first phase that was discussed. Public Works Director Kapler replied the $813,305 is the entire bid. Councilmomber Elvig noted the costs related to excavating were estimated high. He questioned il' there will be someone checking on this to see where costs can be saved. City Council/June 22, 2004 Page 16 of 32