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<br />spent getting the power from the generator to the Public Works facility than just having a generator <br />at the Public Works facility. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked about if the size of the generator had been brought down to just <br />accommodate the water treatment plant. <br /> <br />City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby said that was correct. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell asked if there was an appetite of the Council to pursue more of a utilitarian <br />outer shell of the building to reduce costs. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley stated he is all for finding what makes sense; however, there are experts that <br />the City has hired and it seems like Mr. Vulmer explained that what is being built is most cost <br />effective. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked Mr. Vulmer what percentage of the plant is equipment versus <br />the design. <br /> <br />Mr. Vulmer stated a vast majority of the cost is due to the equipment. He said the design <br />accommodates the treatment process, not the other way around. To substantially reduce the cost <br />of the facility would be to substantially change the treatment process. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked if a motion was needed on this item or if it was just for the purpose of <br />feedback. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen said that based on the last direction Staff was given this was on pause <br />to discuss the new cost estimates. He added there is cash on hand and the rate revenue moving <br />forward would pay off the additional bonding. He stated there is an ask in the 2022 session for <br />City Council / October 25, 2022 <br />Page 7 of 14 <br /> <br /> <br />