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Ms. McGovern said all the projects she has seen since being on Council had a 20% contingency. She asked about this because the golf course kept requiring more and more funding. She preferred to know what needed to be raised for the project in the beginning. Mr. Wolfe believed the contingency was set at 10"10 because the architects had a great deal of experience in constructing these types of facilities and were comfortable with that figure. If Council would be more comfortable, a higher percentage can be set. Ms. McGovern asked if any green building features were incorporated in the design. Mr. Schindler said in general, all their projects include use of green material. There is no specific item such a solar energy on this project. It is more difficult on this type of project. However, in their choice of materials, they are being environmentally conscious. They have sited the building in such a way that proper northern lighting is given for classrooms. The theater shell is concrete block, which is good for sound and thermal insulation. They have not used any special "showcase" elements. Ms. McGovern asked if the old firehouse were being retrofitted for earthquake? Mr. Schindler said yes. Ms. McGovern asked Greg Resnick how his group was doing on fund raising. If the city has a goal of going to bid in January 2006, is there a plan for how the funds are to be raised by a certain date? She wanted to know if he wanted the city to advance the costs? Mr. Resnick said as the process goes forward, they want to demonstrate a performance level to give the city confidence to do what it needs to do at certain decision points. For example, if the project goes out to bid in June 2006, they would have a trajectory in place that would give the city confidence about how much money they can raise. They have identified several hundred thousand dollars to date. He hoped that there would be significant funds pledged and raised so the city is comfortable to continue it's planning. For cost effectiveness, it was possible the city might choose to advance funds to be reimbursed by the Foundation. The shell could be constructed and the Foundation would then put in amenities as funds are raised. The goal is to raise a million dollars more than the actual construction costs in order to start an endowment. Ms. McGovern thanked him and the Foundation for its efforts. She asked staff if bids were requested for the main part of a project, with additional bids for alternatives to the main project? Joint Workshop City Council/Civic Arts Commission 3 09/06/05