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Regular Meeting March 6, 2007 Page9 Airport Master Plan. 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, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS OF 0.413 ACRES MORE OR LESS, AND 0.016 AND 0.504 ACRES MORE OR LESS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVERSIDE MKT INTERCEPTOR PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Jones moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Ms. Robertson seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this Resolution is for the acquisition of a public utility easement from St. John's Catholic Church in the amount of $85,000.00. He stated the City Council approved an offer made in January 2006 of $80,776.58, which was rejected by St. Johns. He also stated appraisals have been prepared by both sides with final figures ranging from the City's appraisal of $61,400.00 to St. Johns appraisal review of $104,422.00. The easement is necessary for the Riverside MKT Interceptor project which constructs a large diameter wastewater main from east of IH- 35 to Bobcat Stadium. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND METRONETIQ FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE WIRELESS MESH NETWORK PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Jones moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this Resolution is to contract with Metro NETIQ to create the Request for Proposal for a wireless mesh throughout the City. Mr. Thomaides inquired to whether the $192,000.00 was for the consultants fees. He also inquired to when the RFP process would begin and if there was an estimate on the additional cost the City would need to invest. John Cooper stated he understood his roll is to get the City a tight deal. He stated the goal is to minimize costs now for application purchases and the expectation of additional cost to the City will be minimal. Mr. Thomaides inquired to the upfront cost for the City. Mr. Cooper stated the cost will determine the amount of bandwidth. He stated