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Regular Meeting March 20, 2007 Page 9 present tonight to answer any question. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the Stone Creek Crossing has made the PDD a good project. Ms. Robertson thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission and Planning Department for their hard work. Mayor Narvaiz thanked the developer for getting this property back on the tax rolls. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 13, 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAN MARCOS CONFERENCE CENTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of Resolution, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired to whether this was included in the original cost of the Conference Center. Mr. O'Leary stated this contractor will do the testing to make sure the Conference Center is being built correctly. This isn't the original contractor, these guys work for us and will go out and test to see if things are built correctly. He stated this is the scientific way and will look at the multi -story projects. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated under the State Law covering the design build contracts, the City must hire a third party to inspect. She also stated this expense was included in the budgeted amount. Mr. Bose requested Staff to note on the Agenda Request Form items Staff have already put money in place and that this is not approval for additional funds. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 14, 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 THE TERMS AND CONDITONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND JONES WALKER FOR CONSULTING SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of Resolution, and Mr. Jones seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the Parks and Recreation Department has been working to secure funding from the U.S. Corps of Engineers for the San Marcos River Restoration Project. Funding has been secured for initial