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September 9,2014 Page 3 of5 measures along with the proposed cost savings. She explained how Johnson Controls would wOlk actively with the City to identify its goals. She thanked the Council for their consideration this evening and asked for any questions or comments. Comcilmember Burg asked if Johnson Controls would be contracted for all of the work within the PDA or if this work would be sent out for bid Ms. Donovan explained Johnson Controls hoped to be the vendor of choice after the study was complete. She commented that if there was a project, and the City chooses to move fotward with Johnson Controls, the amOlmt spent on the study would rollover into the project expense. Comcilmember Burg commented that the City would be paying for the project through the energy and utility savings from the proposed improvements over time. She questioned the timeframe that Johnson Controls would then be managing the City's mechanicals. Ms. Donovan explained Johnson Controls would be taking a snapshot of the current condition of the City's mechanicals to understand where the City is at now. This would allow the City to evaluate what infrastructure can stay and what areas need improvement She understood that technology changes and reported that Johnson Controls would be evaluating these changes for the City. Comcilmember Bauman saw the value of the infonnation that would be gathered by Johnson Controls. However, she questioned why the project would not be bid out based on City requirements. City Attorney LeFevere explained that all City projects over $100,000 had to be publically bid, except for energy conservation contracts, which fell under different guidelines. Comcilmember Bauman reported that there would be a cost of the contract to the City as the City would be making a large investment to improve its energy efficiency. She was in favor of seeing the overall plan so long as the City was not obligated to solely use Johnson Controls. Ms. Donovan reiterated that the City's project size would be detennined by the Council and staff: and Johnson Controls would be overseeing the recommendations. Comcilmember Bauman was willing to invest in the infonnation gathering process but believed it would take her some time to comprehend and understand the data collected. Mayor Jacobsen asked what guarantees Johnson Controls had for the City. Ms. Donovan stated Johnson Controls would guarantee their project and if there was a shortfall on the savings projected, Johnson Controls would pay the City for the shortfall. In addition, Johnson Controls would manage any warranty issues. Comcilmember Jacobsen inquired the timeline for the study. Ms. Donovan reported the study would take 90 to 120 days to complete. After that time, the findings would be presented to the Council. The Council would fuen have 60 days to make a decision on how to proceed. Councilmember Burg asked what other cities had used Johnson Controls for energy audits. Ms. Donovan stated fue Mounds View School District has been a client since 1999. Other clients include the cities of Rochester, Northfield, and Duluth. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to authorize the aty Manager to enter into a Project Development Agreement between Johnson Controls and the City of New Brighton. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion eanied 2. Consideration of Resolution Adopting fue Proposed Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2015 and setting the meeting dates for fue 2015 Budget Discussion with Public Comment and the Detenninationofthe Final 2015 Tax Levies. Report No. 14-233. City Manager Lotter discussed the budget process followed by staff along with the financial sustainability goals and strategic priorities for the City. He provided fue Council with a presentation on the 2015 Budget and Tax Levy. It was noted the proposed levy had a 1.92% increase over the 2014 levy, which would calculate to an $11 increase to the median value homeowner. He explained the City was required to adopt a proposed property tax levy for taxes payable in 2015 and certifY it to the County on or before September 30, 2014. This proposed tax levy will be used by Ramsey Comty to prepare parcel specific tax notices which are mailed to every property owner within fue City later in November. He reported fue City is also required to 2. Considerntion of ReooIutionAdoptingthe Proposed Tax Levy for TaxesPayablein2015 and sellingthe meeting dares for the 2015 Budget ~oo with Public Commentand the ~oftheFinW 2015 TaxLevies. Report No. 14-233.