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PARCS NOVEMBER 2S, 2013 3:30 P.M. Committee Members Present: Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Gavin Ferlic, Tim Scott Other Council Present: Valerie Schey, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis (3:35), Karen White, Derek Dieter Citizens Members Present: John Whitty (AB), Cheri Richmond (AB) Others Present: Pete Agostino, Jonathan Burke, Jack Smith, Erin Blasko, John Murphy, Dave Mathews, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, Eric Horvath, Kathryn Roos, Mark Neal, Dennis Andres Agenda: Bill 60 -13 Appropriations — Palais Bill 13 -83 Appointment Board Public Works to oversee Energy Savings at Century Center Two items were scheduled for review by the PARC Committee (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) chaired by Henry Davis. The first item, bill 60 -13 was an appropriation request of $21,000.00 from the Palais Royale Historic Preservation Fund, #450. Dennis Andres, Executive Director of the Morris /Palais made a brief presentation explaining the need reseal windows and repair some damage caused by resultant rain leakage. Before Gavin Ferlic motioned approval seconded by Dr. Fred Ferlic and supported unanimously, Dr. Ferlic urged more local events needed to be solicited for the Palais. The second item bill 13 -83 was presented by Jonathan Burke who heads the City Energy Office. Mr. Burke used an overhead (attached) to highlight the presentation. He emphasized the benefit of maintaining and upgrading city -owned facilities. Century Center was the targeted facility. Proposed wa<- a process by which a performance contracting selection team would select a company through a RFP process that would assure energy savings by implementing a plan approved by the BPW (Board of Public Works). Contracting costs would be covered by the energy dollars saved creating no risk to the city. Dr. Ferlic questioned the payback time. Valerie Schey asked if capital projects presently scheduled would be acted upon. Mr. Burke said there was overlap, a win /win scenario. Ultimately after Mr. Burke explained the no financial risk aspect, Gavin motioned, Dr. Ferlic seconded, and all supported a favorable recommendation to Council. Henry Davis adjourned the meeting at 3:49 P.M.