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CityCouncil | 2017-03-21 | 14 | The Interim Public Works Director stated the project budget is about $10.3 million; staff does not anticipate returning to Council; the EOC would be done by June with Council approval tonight; the construction costs only included a 5% contingency; vertical construction should have at least a 10% contingency; the EOC is not a typical project; many expenses were reasonably incurred; roughly one-third of the additional budget is for permit fees, which were not budgeted; determining the permit fees was difficult; some costs were harder to foresee; there were weather and utilities factors; getting services on the site was difficult during inclement weather and costs went up due to delays; the contract is ready to execute with Council approval tonight. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she wants the public to know the Interim Public Works Director was not at the helm when the contract was done; she would like assurances that all the information is now before the Council and the additional budget request is the bottom line. The Interim Public Works Director responded in the affirmative; stated staff wants to make sure the number Council is seeing now is the last request. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired why the IT equipment and furniture was not budgeted. The Interim Public Works Director responded there is new cutting edge technology that could not have been foreseen. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the Finance Director stated the proceeds of the sale of the existing Fire House is estimated to be $450,000 and is already included in the cost. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether $50,000 would go back into the General Fund if the Fire House is sold for $500,000, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated the capital improvements for the Fire Stations and Police Department total approximately $250,000; in addition to the amount the Fire Department is contributing revenue; public safety is contributing another $250,000 to cover the short fall; public safety is bearing the brunt of the additional expenses. Vice Mayor Vella stated in connection with learning opportunities, expenditures being considered need to be added to the list and built-in in the future; she would like reassurances to ensure future projects include costs. The IT Director stated there was no IT department when project began; IT equipment is on the list now. The Finance Director continued presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-03-21.pdf |