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Regular Meeting February 6, 2007 Page 8 on southbound IH -35 for McCarty Lane. The reversal will allow better access from IH -35 to the proposed retail development. He stated the new exit ramp will be located further north, at the existing entrance ramp near Thermon, and the new entrance ramp will be moved south to the existing exit ramp location. He also stated TxDOT considers this ramp configuration to be much safer because crossing movements between exiting and entering traffic occurs on the lower speed frontage road rather than on the interstate. Andy Quittner, Interim City Attorney, stated this agreement states Creekside Square Limited committed to pay 1000 of the project. He also stated the development agreement is required because TxDOT cannot enter into funding agreements with a private development. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to whether this project will take place if the developer defaults. Mr. Quittner stated that the funding for the project has to be paid in full before the project will begin. Mayor Narvaiz inquired to whether the City would be held accountable if the project comes in higher than previously thought. Mr. Quittner stated the City would be held accountable. Mr. O'Leary stated the City would then hold the developers accountable. Mayor Narvaiz inquired as to whether this reversal of the entrance and exit ramp will benefit everyone. Mr. O'Leary stated the reversal of the entrance and exit ramp will be better for everyone. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 16, 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 EXTENSION OF A CONTRACT WITH TECHLINE, LTD. FOR THE PROVISION OF SINGLE PHASE PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS CONTRACT EXTENSION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired as to whether the new business or homeowners pay for the transformers. Mr. O'Leary stated the charge is reflected in the cost. Bob Higgs, Director of Electric Utility, stated if the application is standard then there is no charge, but if there is a special request, then they pay the difference. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced Consent agenda, adoption follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE APPROVING THE PURCH; UTILITY DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE TARRANT for consideration Item 18, removed from the of a Resolution, the caption which was read as CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, %SE OF TWO 2007 FORD F150 TRUCKS FOR THE ELECTRIC METER OPERATIONS DIVISION, FROM PLANET FORD 6 COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING