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Commission Minutes--ApriI18, 2005 2887 14. VECTOR CONTROL BUILDING, Amended ordinance 1st readina Bids for a new vector control facility were delayed from the April 4, 2005, commission meeting because the bid totals exceeded the amount specified in the ordinance for the construction and financing of a vector facility by more than $100,000. Architect Terry Stroh presented hand-outs today on recommended deducts to lower the total bid price, and the county auditor presented a revised financial statement on the project. Mr. Stroh said Lee Jones Construction offered the greatest dollar amount of deducts, making them the apparent low bidder. Mr. Montplaisir said the proposed construction cost is $884,000 if the deducts are accepted, and he said Mr. Stroh has agreed to lower his architect fees from 8% to 8%, for a total project cost of about $955,000. Birch Burdick, State's Attorney, advised the commission to revise the dollar amount on the vector building ordinance before awarding bids for a project that would exceed $900,000. The contractor, Lee Jones Construction, was present and indicated he would extend the 30- day time period for awarding bids so it would not be a problem to proceed with the county's ordinance process in order to amend the vector building ordinance by raising the dollar limit on the project. Mrs. Sorum said she is supportive of the vector control program; however, she cannot support a $1.1 million facility. MOT/ON, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to approve first reading of Amended Ordinance #2004-1 increasing the expenditure not to exceed $1,000,000 and length of years to remain at 10 for a vector control building. On roll call vote, the motion carried with four members voting "Aye" and Mrs. Sorum opposing. 15. FARGO SPECIAL ELECTION, Renaissance Center proiect supported Mike Bullinger, of CityScapes Development, was present to request support from the Cass County Board of Commissioners for a proposed Renaissance Center in downtown Fargo. City of Fargo residents will vote on the project in a special election to be held May 3,2005, because it involves extending the FargoDome % cent sales tax for three years and is expected to generate $40 million in sales tax. The developer's cost is estimated at $60 million. Roger Gress, Fargo, was also present in support of the project, citing economic development and revitalization of downtown Fargo as important aspects. MOT/ON, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to go on record that the Cass County Commission supports the CityScapes Development project, known as the Renaissance Center. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 16. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, Distribution of Homeland Security arant funds Dave Rogness, Emergency Management Coordinator, requested county commission approval of the recommendations made by the Cass Fargo Emergency Management oversight committee for allocation of the 2005 Homeland Security Grant Funds in the amount of $1 ,051 ,330 and the 2005 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grant Funds in the amount of $231,858.