pages: CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2007-11-20 | 12 | Ms. Muller stated 25% is typically added to construction cost estimates to get the complete project cost. The City Manager stated $2.4 million was included in the CIP budget prior to the completion of the work by the architect, which provides a better estimate; the new estimate would be used to update the $2.4 million listed in the budget document. Mayor Johnson stated that the number is more refined. Ms. Muller stated there are still a lot of holes to be filled since the building has not been designed; the number is high enough that it should be okay. The Planning and Building Director summarized the staff recommendation; noted Council could direct staff to provide a financing plan prior to authorizing the contract. Councilmember deHaan stated the project itself is a restoration project trying to retain some of the City's history in a building, which is worthwhile; inquired whether Planning currently occupies 6,000 square feet and would move into an 18,000 square foot building. Ms. Muller responded the Carnegie building is 10,800 square feet. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the effort to save the building would be subsidized by Planning Department funds, to which the Planning and Building Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether taking a step to save something historic would cost more than renting or building office space somewhere else. The Planning and Building Director responded the attempt is to serve the public in a certain area; stated the larger space would Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 November 20, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf |