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contemplated mending the Cooperative Fee Agreement to get the funds for the District to build <br />needed facilities, the District gave six points: 1) cover cash flow shortfalls for all facilities; <br />2) expand existing high schools by 2004; 3) build and open Neal Elementary School by 2002; <br />4) complete infrastructure for Neai Elementary School; 5) provide flexibility for future facility <br />needs; and 6) do the above with no risk to the general fund. Agreements were reached with <br />developers to pay more fees and the Cooperative Fee developers were to build a school at a cost <br />of $8.5 million, which would be repaid out of state funds. All the intent of the agreement was to <br />make sure there was no risk to the general fund. She said she has talked to many teachers who <br />have a fear of building the school using these facilities fees. She asked Mr. Campbell where that <br />originated? <br /> <br /> Mr. Campbell said he has not heard that at all from teachers. He felt the teachers support <br />the School Board and do not have a fear. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala felt Mr. Campbell could be helpful in getting a message to the teachers that <br />these fees can only be used to build facilities and do not affect the general fund. The agreements <br />clearly sets forth the goals and the money was to accomplish those goals. She felt a timeline for <br />construction would be very helpful and asked if there were any way to move construction <br />forward. <br /> <br /> Mr. Grubstick indicated weather plays a large part in when construction can begin. <br />Typically, the construction season starts April 15. It depends on when the rains occur and how <br />heavy they are. Staff is working closely with the developers. <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico said there has been a request to provide a date when the infrastructure would <br />be in place on Vineyard so school construction could start. The developers want to get a bid, but <br />cannot do that until they have a date when the site is available for construction. He asked staff if <br />that date was known? <br /> <br /> Mr. Grubstick said he was comfortable saying September 1, 2003 was an acourate date <br />for completion of the infrastructure. <br /> <br /> Mr. Roush said that was correct for access to the site. He also said access to the site for <br />grading could be a little earlier. The one portion still uncertain is the resolution of the loop road <br />design. <br /> <br />Ms. Ayala asked if City staff is designing the loop road? <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico asked if the loop road was within the metes and bounds of the property <br />covered by the Agreements? <br /> <br />Mr. Grubstick said it is outside those limits. <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico said the Cooperative Fee developers are required to build the school within <br />the metes and bounds. They have indicated the most significant issue for them is to have water <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 18 12/03/02 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />