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Regular Meeting June 19, 2007 Page 7 40 -50 years. He stated this Loop will have a large impact on the future transportation of San Marcos. Mayor Narvaiz stated the County may have sent the letter, but she has been in contact with TxDOT officials and if this project has to begin the TxDOT process again then this project will not receive the same consideration. She stated the State looks toward Mobility and Safety. Mr. Guerrero stated he wants to see that San Marcos gets the first refusal if the County is unable to do this project. Commissioner Conley stated the County Commissioners voted 3 to 1 to not cancel the pass through agreement. He stated he was grateful that the City of San Marcos is willing to work with Hays County and the State for the Loop. He stated it took 7 years to get where we are today. He apologized because the Council should not have to be dealing with this project. He also stated he will see that if the County does not move forward, that the City of San Marcos does not have to go to the end of the line to get the money from TxDOT. Mayor Narvaiz thanked Commissioner Conley for all the hard work he has put into this project. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 17, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KULA MEDIA GROUP; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Jones moved to table the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated Kula Media Group has been able to meet the requirements of their original agreement and an amendment is not necessary at this time. The Council then voted unanimously to table the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 24, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ENDORSING THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT. Ms. Robertson moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Jones stated he supports this cause, but upon researching this issue he inquired to how other Municipalities have adopted an agreement. He stated he feels a better plan can be built for San Marcos. Ms. Robertson stated by signing this agreement, it will allow San Marcos to join ICLEI, which will help us implement an agreement. Mr. Bose stated he agreed with Ms. Robertson. Ms. Couch stated she has concerns with signing this agreement, which does not mean San Marcos automatically becomes green. She stated the City of San Marcos has a large number of