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CityCouncil | 2006-06-07 | 6 | the project) : Rosemary McNally, Alameda; David Kirwin, Alameda; Pat Bail, Alameda; Ani Dimusheva, Alameda (submitted comments) ; Richard Rutter, Alameda; Robert Gavrich, Alameda; Kristianne Koenen, Alameda; Kevin Frederick; and Nancy Kerns, Alameda. Speaker in support of staff recommendation (Option 1, Reject the bid and negotiate with Overaa Construction) : Lars Hansson, Park Street Business Association. Chair Johnson closed the public comment. The Development Services Director responded to comments. Commissioner deHaan provided a handout inquired whether using the parking contractor as an alternate is legally acceptable. Legal Counsel responded Option 1, contracting with the parking garage contractor low bidder who has not been selected, would be legal under the facts of the situation; stated economy of scale is possible, making the option legally permissible. Commissioner deHaan stated the displaced contractor has done an admirable job on the library; inquired whether the parking structure budget would be close to $900,000 with contingency. The Development Services Director responded in the affirmative. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the developer has provided information on the cineplex portion, to which the Development Services Director responded the developer has a project estimate in excess of $5 million; he has been getting estimates; his formal cost estimates will be in next week. Commissioner deHaan inquired whether the developer has seen a major increase. The Development Services Director responded the developer is fairly confident; four contractors are sharing preliminary estimates. In response to Commissioner deHaan's inquiry regarding project costs to date, the Development Services Director stated $3,378,500 has been spent, including acquisition of two properties. Commissioner deHaan outlined cost increases since 2002; stated cost estimates were $17. 6 million in 2004; today's costs are around $33.6 million; there has been growth. The Development Services Director stated construction costs could Special Meeting Community Improvement Commission 6 June 7, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-06-07.pdf |