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• Health and Public Safety Committee August 12,2002 Page 3 and police at the same time which may result in a savings of approximately$750,000. Bids should go out by December 2002 with the Fire Department building being completed by December 2003 and the Police Department building being completed by December 2004. They are trying to minimize the inconvenience of moving the departments as much as possible. Brief discussion then took place on the base bid and the add alternatives with cost containment. Financing is in the process of being lined up which may take approximately three(3) months. Dr. Varner inquired whether a project labor agreement will be involved. Mayor Luecke stated that all who participate must pay prevailing wages. Council President Kelly suggested that if there are monies to be saved that the projects should be considered together. He noted that furnishing public safety services is the most important service provided by the city. Mr. 011ett noted that they are considering using COIT for the cash flow. Approximately$2 million per year for at least nine years would be needed, however they are considering financing the approximate$18.5 million project for twenty(20) years. Citizen Member Gonzalez urged the City officials to move forward on both the fire and police buildings, since she believes they are long overdue. She agreed with Council President Kelly that they should be budgeted together. Mr. Gilot noted that since 9/11,additional costs to address security are necessary. Mayor Luecke thanked the Council for the opportunity to provide this update. He stated that the Administration would be back to the Council to discuss financing the projects. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Vice-Chairperson White adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Health and Public Safety Committee KCF:kmf Attachments