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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 28, 2019
TO: Mayor Troxell and City Councilmembers
THROUGH: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager
Kevin R. Gertig, Utilities Executive Director
FROM: Carol Webb, Utilities Deputy Director
Jill Oropeza, Director – Sciences
RE: Work Session Summary – February 26, 2019 re: City/Innosphere
Laboratory Partnership
All Councilmembers were present (Summers by phone).
Utilities staff made a presentation regarding a proposed partnership with the Innosphere
to construct a new laboratory facility.
General comments by Councilmembers include:
Staff should provide additional information to City Council on the following:
o Transparency and detail regarding the stated financial costs
o A more robust risk analysis for the project
o The quantitative benefits of the project
o Other laboratories that have engaged in similar partnerships
o Details re: the parking arrangement with Innosphere and the adjacent landowner
o The proposed non-competitive procurement process
Concerns were expressed regarding the timeline for approval of the item by City
Council
Support was expressed for the project, including:
o The cost benefits to the City
o The collaboration benefits
o The project may be delivered on a faster schedule
o Risks to be addressed through legally binding contracts.
Next Steps
Information will be provided to City Council to address the questions raised at the Work
Session.
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