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Metro Flood Diversion Authority—February 23, 2017 3 7. LAND MANAGEMENT The Land Management Committee met on February 22nd. Mr. Brodshaug said the committee received an update on property acquisitions; approved two land acquisition directives for Phase 2 properties; discussed Oxbow home demolitions and relocations; and discussed access letters sent to landowners of 400 parcels to conduct biotic and geomorphic evaluations to develop a baseline for environmental purposes as part of the mitigation plan. 8. FINANCE UPDATE Committee report The Finance Committee met on February 22nd. Mr. Grindberg said the committee discussed land acquisitions, the extension of the HMG contract, and recruitment agreement for the Executive Director position. Voucher approval The bills for the month are with Ohnstad Twichell, P.C. for legal services, Dorsey & Whitney for Legal Services, Cass County Joint Water Resource District (CCJWRD) for costs associated with the Metro Flood Diversion, in-town levees, Diversion Project Assessment District, OHB levee, and Oxbow Country Club golf course construction; and Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd. for legal services. MOTION, passed Mr. Weyland moved and Mr. Hendrickson seconded to approve the vouchers received through February 15, 2017, in the amount of $2,587,701.30. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Recommended Contracting Actions Construction Change Order Ty Smith from CH2M discussed the following Change Order, which was reviewed and approved by the Technical Team and Finance Committee:  Landwehr Construction, Inc. Change Order 4 (Demolition/Renovation of Howard Johnson Hotel, Old Shakey’s Pizza, Fargo Public Schools)—asbestos removal of insulated fittings in the amount of $5,744.23. MOTION, passed Mr. Grindberg moved and Mr. Steen seconded to approve the appropriation of funds for the outlined Change Order. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Shockley said RFPs for the P3 procurement include bid procedures and a waiver of cancellation and reimbursement agreement. The Finance Committee discussed this issue, which would provide a reimbursement fee to the P3 proposers if the project is cancelled. He will bring a recommendation to the board at a later date. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION, passed On motion by Mr. Steen, seconded by Mr. Hendrickson, and all voting in favor, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 PM. Minutes prepared by Heather Worden, Cass County Administrative Assistant