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PARC APRIL 13, 2015 4:05 P.M. Committee Members Present: Dr. Fred Ferlic, Henry Davis, Oliver Davis, Dr. David Varner Citizen Members Present: LuElla Webster Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Valerie Schey, Karen White, Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter Others Present: Kathy Cekanski- Farrand, Greg Downes, Mike Schmidt, John Murphy, Theresa Doran, Aladean DeRose, Doug Munz, Jeff Metcalf, Phil St. Clair Agenda: *Bill 17 -15 - Final Approval of Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract Relating to Century Center *Discussion on Proposed Adopt a Park Program *Further Discussion Ash Trees Dr. Fred Ferlic opened the PARC Committee hearing with three items on the agenda. The first, bill 17 -15, asks the Council to approve a guaranteed energy conservation contract with Ameresco Inc. back in August of 2014 the Council adopted a resolution outlining provisions of an agreement with Ameresco to perform an energy audit and related savings recommendations into a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract. Since then Ameresco has completed the requirements necessary to the contract. Aladean DeRose, Chief Deputy City Attorney, led off the presentation outlining the agreements specific requirements. She then deferred to Greg Downes, President of the Century Center Board Managers, who described all the deferred energy saving improvements that were prescribed for Century Center. These include new roofs, some "green roof' inclusions, new efficient HVAC, and new efficient lighting. Greg along with City Controller John Murphy went on to say the overall project qualified for energy conservation bond financing. Council questions included Henry Davis advocacy for local contractors to perform the work. Ameresco officials Doug Munz and Jeff Metcalf said local labor would be used whenever possible. Valerie Schey's questioned the terms of the bond. John Murphy responded that the energy conservation bond was in the amount of $4,855,000 for 15 years paid back with guaranteed savings. John also referred to a mobilization fee reducing the actual available dollars by 10 %. Dr. David Varner asked what a mobilization fee was. John said it was the underwriting and insurance cost, just with a different name. After further discussion David Varner moved to send favorably. Dr. Fred Ferlic seconded and all supported.