04-13-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2015 Bend. That expense will be $5,696 each year, which will go up by $150 to $200 a year over the (15) fifteen-year period; a minimal expense compared to the cost savings for the ongoing years that have been guaranteed. th John Murphy, City Controller with offices on the 12 floor – The city finance and administration team is supportive of this process. We were able to qualify with the state for an interest rate under 1% and are very grateful for that. The first payment will come in 2018. We are pleased with how this contract is coming together. We are happy to take any questions. Councilmember Oliver Davis – You stated that you had to go before the state can you clarify that regarding the interest rates? Petitioner Murphy responded we had to qualify for a QEC program and submit an application for the bond. So Ameresco, along with Therese were able to work on that application and qualify the city for that. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic- You stated this covers (5) five-years of a (30) thirty-year project of 20%, in which you anticipated to be $4.8 million. So you anticipated over the next 20-25 years over $25 million expense. I think you’ve done a great job by the way, but it seems all projects are fast forwarded. The petitioner Murphy responded I don’t think we can anticipate the way they do the bonds. We have to see how it goes in the next 5-10 years. It is hard to predict what we are going to do. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic replied I just want to know how you came up with the 20%. Petitioner Downs responded it is 20% of the work in that (30) thirty-year plan. The important point is that the first time in years we will be getting ahead of capital improvements, reducing maintenance and labor costs making us more competitive. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic responded I commend you for doing great work. Thank you. Councilmember Valerie Schey – I asked my questions earlier as they related to the finances. Thank you. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. – Thank you. Given all of the companies involved will the WBE/MBE program requirements be satisfied for the jobs that will be available for construction? Petitioner Therese responded that we have not had that conversation yet. Councilmember Davis responded that the law has been in place for two to three years now. Petitioner Therese responded there was a small number of companies in this area and most are multi-national that do this work. I can make a point in a conversation with Ameresco for their hiring WBE and MBE contractors. Councilmember Henry Davis responded I’m not coming down on you, as we have been having this conversation for years. I would like to see on paper that the conversation occurred and that these groups are hired. Petitioner Therese responded I will be more than happy to document our efforts for that. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. responded thank you as you are the first to engage in that conversation. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council for substitute bill 17-15. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember White requested a motion to rise and report to full Council. So moved by Councilmember Oliver Davis. Councilmember Mr. Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. ATTEST: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ John Voorde, City Clerk Karen L. White, Chairperson Committee of the Whole 12