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Councilmember Jacobsen asked if the solar panels could be added at a later date. TRANE REP commented this was the case. Councilmember Burg was proud of the fact that the City could fund its projects as it went and did not need to borrow. Mayor Johnson was pleased by the fact the City would see great energy savings through the proposed HVAC project. She was encouraged that staff was providing a recommendation to Council that was energy efficient and would reduce the City's carbon footprint. She wanted to see staff add cleaning units in the Eagle's Nest and the gym spaces. Mayor Johnson asked if the City would have any savings in its 2016 fleet/non-fleet plan that could be allotted to this project. Lotter stated he could reevaluate the plan and provide the Council an update. TRANE REP indicated the City would be receiving rebates for the HVAC units. Mayor Johnson supported the project as recommended by staff adding purification units to the Eagle's Nest and gym areas. Councilmember Strub understood the existing units were at the end of their lifespan. He wanted to see the City proceed with the HVAC units as recommended and was in favor of directing staff to investigate the solar units further. He also supported the building envelope being upgrades. Councilmember Burg requested further information about solar tubes. TRANE REP discussed the payback and efficiencies for solar tubes. He believed smaller applications could be used in the workout area but cautioned the Council from pursuing this further until the benefits of these could be investigated. Councilmember Jacobsen feared that the use of solar tubes could void the City's warranty on the new roof. Councilmember Burg requested staff provide the Council with a costibenefit analysis for the use of solar tubes in the NBCC. Mayor Johnson cautioned the Council from putting solar tubes in the gymnasium area. Councilmember Strub understood the Council would be receiving additional information on the solar panels. He questioned how the solar partnership would work. TRANE REP discussed the benefits of a solar partnership and reported this would bring the City additional incentives and rebates. Councilmember Jacobsen asked if the City could absorb the expense of additional options. Davitt reported she ran the expense at $1.2 million. Councilmember Jacobsen inquired how long the new HVAC units would be warrantied. TRANE REP reported the units would come with a five-year warranty. Councilmember Burg was pleased to see the City moving forward with the proposed improvements for the NBCC. Further discussion ensued regarding Trane's experience in installing HVAC units in large buildings throughout the metro area.