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Councilmember Musgrove asked for details on the proposed funds for ground penetrating radar (GPR) data. City Engineer Westby stated that in 2017 the City collected GPR data for about 30 miles of roads, which has been helpful in determining how to move forward in those few years. He stated that as the issues with the construction of the roads continues to be an issue; this data is helpful in formulating an appropriate plan for improvement of the roads. He explained that the City contracts with a company that comes out to collect the data. He stated that the readings are provided every foot of roadway in order to provide useful data on the road sections. Councilmember Musgrove asked if $75,000 would be sufficient for that activity. City Engineer Westby stated that $75,000 will not be enough to collect data on all of the roads in the city but would provide a sufficient amount of data to assist in planning for future road improvements. Councilmember Musgrove stated that this plan makes sense and it will be helpful to have more accurate data for its continued discussion on road funding. Councilmember Riley stated that the Public Works Committee discussed this case. He acknowledged that it may not seem right to discontinue a road improvement program, but there is a problem with sealcoating and therefore it does not make sense to spend money making the roads worse. He stated that he also agrees with the reallocation of funds as proposed. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to Adopt Resolution #20-038 Indefinitely Suspending Annual Sealcoat Program and Reallocating Budgeted 2020 Sealcoat Funds. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Musgrove, Heinrich, Kuzma, Menth, and Specht. Voting No: None. 7.04: Adopt Resolution #20-039 Approving Preliminary Cost Share Framework for Improvement Project #20-04: Development Initiated Puma Street Extension Project Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the Public Works Committee to approve the Preliminary Cost Share Framework for Improvement Project #20-04: Development Initiated Puma Street Extension Project. Additionally, the Public Works Committee inquired if the two developers would agree to pay for their share of the project costs up front rather than being assessed. Capstone has responded that they prefer to be assessed but would further evaluate once final numbers are available. Paxmar has responded that they would not support an up -front payment regardless of the amount. With that in mind, the assessment process will be required in order to move this project forward as presented. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to Adopt Resolution #20-039 Approving Preliminary Cost Share Framework for Improvement Project #20-04: Development Initiated Puma Street Extension. City Council / February 24, 2020 Page 6 of 9