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I <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 13, 1991 <br />('#16)CITY FACILITIES CONTINUED <br />Bernhardson added that if both facilities were constructed <br />on the sewer plant property, it would be necessary to consider <br />the loss of funds resulting from t1ne inability to sell tizat <br />property. <br />Callahan said, "It seems to me that it would be more cost <br />efficient to construct facilities on one site as opposed to two <br />different locations. In light of that, and the additional costs <br />for land acquisition and wells, I would think that the Highway 12 <br />site would be less expensive." <br />Boarman said, "The initial costs approach a wash between the <br />sewer plant, Highway 12 and existing site." <br />Bernhardson interjected, "It was my understanding that it <br />would cost approximately $100,000 to $150,000 more to split the <br />facilities between this location and the sewer plant site, than <br />to place everything on Highway 12." <br />Boarman stated that he considers that difference to approach <br />a wash. <br />Callahan asked Councilmembers for their. opinions -regarding <br />construction of one or more facilities on the sewer plant <br />property. <br />Butler indicated that all facilities should be located in <br />one place. <br />Goetten did not think it wise to place the facilities in the <br />midst of a residential neighborhood. <br />Mayor Paterson and Jabbour stated that they would not object <br />to one of the facilities being placed on the sewer plant <br />property, but not both. <br />Butler asked Boarman if Council should select the -existing <br />site, what the plans and costs would be for a temporary facility <br />that would allow' administrative functions to continue while a <br />facility is constructed. <br />Boarman replied, "We have included a rental factor of <br />$35,000 to $50,000 into the schedule of costs for the existing <br />site. That would allow a year of rental, heating and operations <br />at another site. We have found it to be far more efficient to <br />rent space off -site during the construction period." <br />Butler ask-ad where, in light of the concerns involving the <br />City Hall's central location, such a temporary site might be. <br />Boarman stated that some cities have opted to rent retail <br />9 - <br />