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15 months. The construction schedule was pushed out due to the scope of the project due to lack of materials and supply chain issues. Councilmember Howell asked if there were any cost savings that were found, such as shrinking room sizes. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby asked Mr. Vulmer to come forward to clear up a few things about the project. Aaron Vulmer from AE2S came forward and said that he and his team feel like the project was responsibly designed and said that any modifications would likely not change the dollar amount of the facility and the cost is driven by the treatment processed inside the facility as well as the project materials. Councilmember Howell asked if there would be any cost savings in doing traditional construction with traditional windows versus all of the glass. Mr. Vulmer said this could be looked at going the more traditional route but this would also impact the interior of the facility and would make the environment a lot different to operate in for the employees. Councilmember Howell asked if reducing the size of the footprint would reduce the cost of the project while still keeping the facility functional. Mr. Vulmer said they looked at the non-treatment areas of the facility, such as the education room or control rooms, but due to the shape of the facility, removing these rooms would add additional angles and complications and not remove any cost. Councilmember Specht asked City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby if residents should be concerned about the water or if it is safe. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby explained they are taking 15 samples per month of the water and generally the average value of the readings is below what the maximum amount of manganese in water that the health department says is safe. He stated the results have City Council / October 25, 2022 Page 5 of 14