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249. Regular Meeting April 4, 2006 Page 7 I THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH 2005 NEIGHBORHOOD SIDEWALKS PROJECTi AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITYi AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Diaz stated he feels this sidewalk needs to begin at Grove Street in front of the Hofmann business and continue in front of the tire store. Richard Mendoza, Director of Public Works, stated he feels this would not be feasible. He stated he recognizes this is a potential project, but the design has already been done. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels the additional sidewalk could be considered during the CDBG funding. Mr. Mendoza stated the contract will need to be revised to reflect the additional cost for the railroad crossing. Mr. Guerrero withdrew his motion and Mr. Diaz withdrew his second. Mr. Jones moved to table the Resolution until the next Regular Meeting scheduled for April 18, 2006 and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 24, removed from the consent agenda, approval to accept bids for exchange of a 14-acre tract located at the intersection of IH35 North and Davis Lane. Mr. Guerrero moved for approval to accept bids for exchange of a 14-acre tract located at the intersection of IH35 North and Davis Lane, and Mr. Thomaides I seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council has discussed inviting bids for exchange of a 14-acre tract, for a City-owned property located at the intersection of IH-35 and Davis Lane. He stated this motion will authorize the City to accept bids for this property. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he does not support accepting bids for the exchange of a 14-acre tract. He stated he feels there are other options for this property that would be more financially beneficial to the City. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels this piece of property is an assest to the City. He suggested the City sell the property and use some of the funds to pay for the additional dam expenses. Mayor Narvaiz stated this is a bid opportunity, and if the Council does not agree with any of the bids, then the bids can be rejected and the Council can consider other options. She stated she feels this property, or the property the City receives in the trade, needs to go for park purposes. Mr. Diaz stated the Council will have the ultimate decision to accept or reject the proposals. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Guerrero, Narvaiz, Diaz and Jones. NAY: Thomaides, Mihalkanin and Bose. I ABSTAIN: None. The motion passed.