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185. Regular Meeting ABSTAIN: None. March 7, 2006 Page 6 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 20, 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 HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIO VISTA DAM MAINTENANCE AND WHITEWATER IMPROVEMENTS 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 the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated Halff Associates, Inc. was selected to provide technical assistance to the City for the preparation of plans and specifications for the re-grading of parkland on the right embankment of the Rio Vista Dam. He stated they are also responsible for the hydraulic modeling of the dam modifications to verify there will be no increase in the 100-year floodplain elevation as a result of the construction. Mr. O'Leary also stated the bank work will begin next week and the completion date for Memorial Day is still the same. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 21, 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 BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF OWNER REPRESENTATIVE 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. Jones moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff is recommending the proposed professional services contract be executed with the firm of Broaddus and Associates, Inc. He stated this professional services contract is for owner's representative services related to the construction of the San Marcos Conference Center. The contract proposes a not-to-exceed total amount of $482,400.00 over a 25-month period. The owner's representative will be responsible for the tasks indicated on the scope of services listed in the contract, which includes the provision of technical assistance and representing the interest of the City during the contracting, procurement, and construction phases of the Conference Center project. He stated City