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Councilmember Musgrove asked if there is a way to have additional options that would still meet City Code. She recognized that some materials are not available but perhaps there are other alternatives. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the cedar siding specified in the RFP was unavailable and for that reason the bidder substituted a plywood siding that came close in appearance but provided another alternative of a heat-treated ash product that looks great and is durable. He stated that staff suggested adding that alternate at a cost of $15,000 because of the appearance and longer lifespan. He stated that the Council could provide a not to exceed amount and staff could continue discussions to determine if there are less costly material options. He stated that if the goal is to complete this prior to Happy Days, it should move forward quickly as contractor schedules are very full. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the City Code specifies how high the stone must go and if there could be a decrease in cost if less stone is used. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that staff could review that but did not anticipate much savings as there is only a small band proposed around the base of the building. Councilmember Musgrove commented that it is difficult when there are other larger projects going on to approve more extravagant siding for a pump house. She understood that there are standards within The COR and asked if those apply to every utility building. She stated that while she would like the building to look nice, there appear to be limited choices in order to make a good financial choice. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that staff looked to a much lower cost stone material than was used on City Hall in order to meet the standard at a lower cost. Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Heineman, to approve entering into a contract with American Liberty Construction, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $134,000 for the Design and Construction of Exterior Finishes to Pump House No. 3 excluding the alternate wood siding. Further discussion: Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that the $134,000 cost would include the heat-treated wood siding. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if excluding that material would then equate to $120,000. Councilmember Woestehoff withdrew his motion. Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Heineman, to approve entering into a contract with American Liberty Construction, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $120,000 for the Design and Construction of Exterior Finishes to Pump House No. 3 excluding the alternate wood siding. City Council / April 27, 2021 Page 12 of 17