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57 Regular Meeting February 27, 1989 Page 4 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration rejecting bid received and rebidding an Electrical Transformer for the Wastewater Department. Mr. Guerra moved to reject the bid received and to authorize rebidding for an Electrical Transformer and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration an addendum, award of bid on the Southside Community Center Renovation project. A bid tabulation was provided to the Council reflecting the bid of Hi-Tech Construction Company of Austin, Texas for a base bid amount of $139,000.00. There is only $119,000.00 available for this project. Richard Haas, the project architect, stated he was satisfied with the bidder's qualifications. Ruben Garza of Southside Community Center stated some funds from the national organization are available to pay the balance for this project for portions that could be done towards the end of the project, such as the air conditioning system and painting. Mayor Morris moved to award bid to Hi-Tech Construction Company of Austin in the amount of $119,000.00, subject to reduction by change orders, and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion and presentation regarding floodplain maps. Dan Gibson reviewed portions of the draft floodplain maps with the Council. He stated the maps could be adopted in September or October, 1989 and after such adoption could then be used for flood insurance purposes. These maps include the fifth dam on Purgatory Creek. Mr. Gibson stated we are currently in the review period for local input. Mayor Morris moved to another addendum item at this point, to hold a discussion regarding the Regional Water Task Force proposed legislation and Interlocal Agreement and direction to Mayor and Staff. Melissa Millecam distributed a summary of the legislation and reviewed it with Council. She stated it was possible the agreement could be scheduled for the March 13 Council Meeting for approval. Mayor Morris introduced an addendum, a discussion regarding a proposed transportation plan and direction to Staff. The City, University and County presently have individual transportation plans. Barry Goodman advised the Council for a period of time San Marcos has fallen outside the transportation funding of the State and Federal levels. The Federal Government now has funds available and is interested in funding transportation where economic development could be linked. Mr. Goodman stated public transportation could possibly be offered through an expanded University system that could meet the needs of the community, as well as the students. He has suggested in his report in the Council's packets that a study be done funded as follows: $25,000.00 Ci ty; $12,500.00 University and $12,500.00 County. The Mayor stated all entities would benefit from a transportation system, and she would like to see a study funded which is evenly split among the three entities. Mr. Goodman advised the Governor's Office has $22,000,000.00 available and will be accepting proposals for transportation funding. Mr. Guerra requested the Council be provided with information regarding what services Mr. Goodman has previously performed for the City regarding transportation. The Council requested Staff provide the Council with the City's plans for transportation and directed Staff to begin to discuss with the other two entities a combined transportation plan and a source of funding for the City's portion. The Council requested an action item on a future agenda to put the funds in place for the City's portion and to bring information regarding the impact on the departments that would be involved with in-kind services.