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o Chamber of Commerce space faced with a storefront enclosure to improve Estudillo street view o Open structure promotes surveillance and security, while providing inviting image o Generous stairway, dual elevator with glass fronts o Conduits for future security cameras and sub -outs for future electric powered vehicle charging • Plaza del Oro o Palm tree lined landscaping o Hardscape details to match Plaza improvements on west side of E. 14th Street, providing visual continuity with Downtown o Garage roof storm water runoff will be collected and conveyed to provide irrigation to Plaza Rain Garden, meeting Clean Water requirements o New updated bus shelter structure • LEED Status o LEED certification is generally not achievable for parking structures, but due to inclusion of the Chamber of Commerce office, Silver (and perhaps Gold) level may be possible o LEED application has been submitted to register the project o LEED documentation will continue throughout construction phase • Cost Estimate o 4 -story (370 spaces) $11,700,000 o 5 -story (462 spaces) $13,500,000 o Available budget $12,500,000 o Grant opportunities possible through a Transportation Stimulus grant and through alliance with Better Place for electric vehicle charging stations • Schedule o Call for bids in July 2009 o Award September o Temporary parking lot construction August — September 2009 o Demolition and construction of garage to begin October 2009 o Project completion April 2011 Councilmember Reed asked if parking in the new structure will continue to be free. Ken Joseph stated that the temporary parking (2 -3 hours) would still be free, but there would continue to be a charge for permit parking on the second floor and above. Councilmember Souza inquired about the budget for the Chamber of Commerce office space and what measures would be taken to ensure that the Chamber improvements come in on budget. Ken Joseph stated that the built out allowance for the entire space is $400,000.00 and would be a separate item in the bid documents. Cynthia Battenberg and Luke Sims added that the Chamber personnel have already signed off of the budget for the build out. They added that Business Development is working with the Chamber and presenting choices for the office space that will stay within the built out allowance. 4. Discussion Regarding Energy Block Grant Mike Bakaldin gave brief details of an Energy Block Grant that the City will apply for. This grant is in the amount of $732,000.00 and must be used for energy conservation programs. The Facilities and Transportation Committee Page 5 Meeting Highlights 5/12109