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103 Regular Meeting August 14, 1989 Page 6 the Functional Replacement of Gary Job Corps Facilities Project. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the change order and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Hernandez not present to vote on this item). Mayor Morris introduced for discussion and consideration authorizing legal counsel to file suit for collection of delinquent hotel/motel occupancy taxes from Ramada Inn. Mr. Guerra moved to authorize Soules & Wallace to file suit against Ramada Inn and Mayor Morris seconded the motion. Mr. Kosub advised the Council Ramada Inn was in arrears four quarters totaling $42,500. The Council voted unanimously for authorization to file suit. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a Groundwater Assessment Study relating to the contamination at the former landfill site (estimated cost $23,000) and direction to Staff to prepare a Budget Amendment Ordinance from the Landfill Reserve Fund. The City needs a grounqwater monitoring need assessment for the placement of monitoring wells. A consultant needs to review the topo and groundwater studies we have and determine where upstream the groundwater is and recommend the placement of the wells. There is an advantage for the City in having such a study: if contamination is found in the future, the City will be able to identify who is responsible for the contamination. Presently the City is expending $4,000 plus for testing. The Council directed Staff prepare a Budget Amendment Ordinance. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a Comprehensive San Marcos River Maintenance Plan. Mr. Cobb advised the Council Staff has been unable to find equipment suitable to mow and harvest the river. The Council reviewed a proposal for maintenance attached to these minutes. Mr. Cobb stated a change is needed in the proposal in the title of "coordinator" to "steward". Mr. Cobb stated the City could contract with SWT with specifications what we want the results of their efforts to be. Since it is for professional services, the City can choose to bid or not to bid for these services. The Parks and Recreation Board did review another proposal. Mayor Morris stated the attached proposal could work as an interlocal agreement with SWT and thinks the City should utilize the resources of the University. John Wade stated there is a possibility of matching funds available through the U. S. Parks and Wildlife Department in Phase III of the proposal. SWT students involved in such a proposal could be paid through the Federal government, the Geography Department could do river mapping with interns in the river and equipment belonging to the University could be used. The proposal includes a $700 monthly salary for the steward of the program (Paula Power). The proposal only covers a two-year period, and the Council wanted to know what happens at the end of that period. Mr. Cobb advised there is a 1 in 5 chance of receiving a grant for federal funding at that time. Fraternities, sororities and community groups could assist with river cleanups. Mary Cauble, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, advised the Council the Board preferred the attached proposal to the other one reviewed by them, but the Board wanted Mr. Cobb to be involved in all of the process. There is a river cleanup scheduled in October that will include divers and canoes. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sections 2(e) and (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss pending litigation (MacKenzie vs. City; Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority vs. City of Lytle, Et AI, Cause No. 89-0382 in the 22nd Judicial District Court of Hays County, Texas), contemplated litigation (Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority - Notice of Endangered Species Act Violations), matters where the duties of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17;