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had been reviewed, it was Staff's recommendation that sale permit be permitted for a forty-five (45) day period only, and that this would be more in keeping with Council's policy that such sales not extend into the holiday season. Mr. Avrech appeared to state he now requested a full 60 -day period, beginning September 22nd to November 22nd, instead of 90 days. Councilman Henderson moved to grant Closing -Out Sale Permit for sixty (60) day period, beginning Sept. 22 and ending Nov. 22, with it being understood there would be no possibility for an extension being granted, seconded by Councilman Keckley & carried, Councilman Bury voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #67-184) Acceptance of Hoover Swim Pool Project. Acceptance of project recommended by Chief Building Official subject to certain specific conditions as follows: 1. Execution of the guarantee and submission of a surety bond as provided in the specifications (General Provisions Art. 33, Page 12) in a form to be approved by City Attorney. 2. Reduction of progress payment #11 to the general contractor, Western U. S. Construction by amount of $1,100.00 as payment of $50.00 for each day beyond the time prescribed for job completion as provided in the contract documents. (Prescribed job completion date 7/31/67 - completion date 8/23/67) Communication read from Western U. S. Construction Co., dated September 6th, in which they requested a waiver of liquidated damages relating to allegations of (1) delay caused by City on finalizing contract; (2) 93 working days due to rain and subsequent time consumed for repair of damages caused by rain; (3) claims alleging extra work required by City which had been undertaken and were not a part of the original contract; (4) allegation stating they are still being required to main- tain the pool at considerable expense, even though the project was completed on 8/23/67). City Manager clarified points made in the communication, refuting allegations, and advised it was Staff's recommendation to accept the project subject to the conditions above stated. Councilman Keckley moved to accept the project, subject to the bond required by the contract documents, and Staff recommendation, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. Chief Building Official was questioned on allegation made that contractor has undertaken other extra work than that required in the contract, besides still maintaining pool since the project was completed. Mayor Herkner asked that these points be checked specifically when Chief Building Official indicated a check would have to be made. (Memo 9/12/67) Discussion was also held concerning vandalism reported and means by which this could be prevented. City Manager also announced it was intended that swimming pool would be open for free swimming on weekends for the next five or six weeks under supervision by the City. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #67-187) Approval of Preliminary Plans for Rose Garden, Community Park. City Manager's report submitted to Council advised that this proposed project had long been planned over the years and supported by various civic organizations. As was reported also, contributions in the amount of $1,100 have been received, $1,000 ,V I, •W