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8 Regular Meeting September 25, 1989 Page 8 Mr. Hernandez moved for reconsideration of Agenda Items 4.A., 4.B. and 9.A. and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Item 4.A. - Blue Ribbon Committee appointments for bond election; Item 4.B. - City/County Task Force regarding a Convention Center; Item 9.A. - Resolution approving creation of Ad Hoc Steering Committee regarding Public Transportation System in the City). The Council discussed which members of these temporary committees would be voting members. Ms. Kissler moved to approve all members of each of these committees would be voting members with the exception of the Council Members who serve on these committees and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration authorizing acquisition of five pursuit vehicles for the Police Department (FY89-90) through the existing State Contract Class 070. Mr. Moore moved for authorization and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Kathryn Smith advised the Council there would be a savings purchasing through the State contract. The Council voted unanimously for authorization. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration authorization to offer to purchase right-of-way from Russell Scott in connection with Loop 82 Improvements. Mr. Moore moved for authorization and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris intròduced fQr consideration award of bid on the Functional Replacement of Gary Job Corps Facilities Project. Ms. Kissler moved to award bid to J. K. Richardson Company of Georgetown, Texas for the total base bid in the amount of $3,478,979.00 minus Deduct Alternate 1 in the amount of $94,648.00 for a total of $3,384,331.00 and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of the Request for Proposal on the grant. administration contract for the CTEC Waterline Project. Ms. Kissler moved to award the contract for professional services to Haynes-Eaqlin-Waters (HEW) and to authorize the City Manager to sign the' contract and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for discussion and consideration approval to employ the law firm of McGinnis, Lochridge and Kilgore as legal counsel for representation in the GBRA lawsuit. Pam Giblin of McGinnis, Lochridge and Kilgore advised the Council representation could run between $6,000-$8,000 per month. Donna Farley stated once the City enters into an agreement with this firm, the contract could be funded from contingency funds from the FY89-90 Budget. Mayor Morris stated she was interested in pursuing a means to reducing the cost per month for representation. Mr. Gilley stated the firm could attend fewer meetings with the Staff remaining involved in the meetings and that possibly Mark Taylor could assist to reduce the cost. Ms. Giblin also stated the City may align with other cities and consolidate in the future. Mr. Plummer moved for approval to employ the firm of McGinnis, Lochridge and Kilgore and to fund the contract from contingency funds and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hernandez, Hart, Morris, Kissler, Plummer. NAY: Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion with First Southwest Company, the City's financial advisor, regarding the City's bond rating. Monty Nitchalous of First Southwest Company addressed the Council and reviewed with Council the attached memorandum. He stated our City was in a sound financial position to issue bonds.