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='sue Works and Property Vacation Committee <br /> -xv 3. 2003 <br /> Council Member King inquired for comments on the original vision for the projects and how they <br /> have turned out. Mr. Kromkowski stated that he is proud of the projects as being presented, <br /> noting that they were enhanced by the many meetings with staff and the Administration. <br /> Dr. Varner inquired about <br /> the cost of the firing range, its payback aspects and the proposed usage <br /> arrangements. He questioned whether there should be an agreement in place with the FOP with <br /> regard to its usage. <br /> Gary Gilot stated that by having an indoor firing range it provides flexibility in order to simulate <br /> many types of lighting conditions. He added that the outdoor range would still be needed for the <br /> firing of large weapons, noting that planned overtime for weapons training is in the police budget. <br /> Mr. Gilot also noted that he has had discussions with officials of the University of Notre Dame <br /> who may be interested if using the indoor range which would provide a source of outside revenues <br /> to the city. <br /> Chief Fautz stated that the indoor firing range will permit the police department to not shut down <br /> during the winter months for weapons practice sessions. He added that there will always be a need <br /> for an outdoor range. <br /> Division Chief Kilgore noted that the City of Mishawaka has an indoor range and that the City of <br /> South Bend inquired about using it and were advised that there would be a fee per officer charged.Bend's indoor range and <br /> that added that police officers would not have <br /> e noted that the indoor range will not permit lead to be <br /> that certain conditions will be in place. <br /> used inside. He further stated that by having the indoor range there should be a reduction in <br /> overtime costs. <br /> City Controller Rick 011ett stated that a long-term ta�pa structure under he the ease would be payable <br /> Building Corporation would be utilized <br /> from COIT revenues, noting that a similar mechanism was used for the Public Works Facilities <br /> building. $26 million are addressed which include a debt reserve, noting that the cost for a surety <br /> insurance bond would have had a$2 million fee vs. an expense of$63,000. He further noted that <br /> the city is benefiting from timing since the rates are the lowest in 40 years with rates ranging from <br /> 2%to 5%over 20 years. The City hopes to close on the bonds on June 19th. <br /> In response to a question from Dr. Varner,Mr. 011ett stated that the$63,000 expense is a one-time <br /> expenditure. <br /> Council Member Aranowski inquired about how much of the COIT revenues would be available <br /> after the lease payment is addressed, noting that COIT funds arba is llc approximately no driven. Mr. <br /> 011ett stated that $1.8 million would be used on the lease payment le $ <br /> million available in COIT each year. <br /> Council Member Kirsits inquired about possible cost-overruns. Mr. Kromkowski stated that there <br /> are two(2) safety mechanisms built into the contract. <br /> Mayor Luecke then highlighted several items on the attachment to Mr. Kromkowski's letter namely <br /> $90,000 Early Completion Incentive and$250,000 environmental remediation. He also noted that <br /> the locker room fit out will not be done but the monies for it are being included as a supplemental <br /> reserve. <br />