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2 Shoreview have one and two, respectively. It should also be noted that as discussions were ongoing with the fire department and the University, the University also moved forward to subdivide their existing Anderson Center parcel creating two additional parcels, one for the proposed fire station and one for other development. The other parcel created is currently being pursued by a private developer for senior housing units. The development of these two lots will not have an impact on the Crepeau Nature Preserve to the south of the Anderson Center. Following discussions with Bethel University, a tentative agreement was reached between the fire department and the University, and the fire department followed through with a purchase agreement. The purchase agreement allows the fire department a due diligence period through August 21, 2020, and a closing date of no later than September 21, 2020. Following its due diligence, the fire department is intending to move forward with the purchase of the land. The purchase of the land includes two costs: the first being the cost of the land at $1,350,000 and the second being the department’s share of the cost to relocate the existing access road not to exceed $325,000. The fire department is also contributing $300,000 of its General Fund money towards the land acquisition; this leaves the cost to the cities at $1,375,000 ($1,350,000 + $325,000 - $300,000), assuming the road relocation cost comes in at the maximum amount. Traditionally, the three cities, Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview fund the fire department’s operating and capital expenses. Each City will be responsible for its respective share of the land acquisition and road relocation at the following amounts: Arden Hills $341,000, North Oaks $193,875, and Shoreview $840,125. In-order to move forward with the land acquisition and outlining future obligations, the attached agreement (see Attachment A) will need to be approved by all three cities. The agreement outlines each city’s responsibility with respect to the land acquisition, future construction timing and financing, and language should the fire station not be constructed or if the LJFD ceases to serve the cities. This agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney, and he is comfortable with the proposed language. The City Council has reviewed this document on multiple occasions. A few of the highlights to the agreement are: -Section 2.3: One city will bond for the station construction, and the other two cities will annually reimburse the financing city in-accordance with the cost share formula. -Section 2.5: The construction of the station will have a start date of no later than June 30, 2026, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon. -Section 2.7: The City of Arden Hills shall have the option to acquire the property and buildings should the LJFD no longer serve the cities and if a suitable successor organization cannot be identified to utilize the property. -Section 2.8: Should the station construction not move forward, the City will have the option to acquire the land. If the City does not exercise this option and two-thirds of the cities agree to sell the land, then the land will be sold and each city will receive its proportional share of the proceeds. Prior to construction of the station, a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) will be needed by the three