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91 . Regular Meeting June 6, 2006 Page 12 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 26, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE TO ADD PROVISIONS TO ARTICLE I THROUGH REARRANGEMENT OF PARTS OF ARTICLE II, PROVIDING NEW PROVISIONS FOR EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCIES, LIMITING LIABILITY OF EMERGENCY RESPONDERS, PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding bid results on the Post Road CIP Project. Mr. O'Leary presented a powerpoint presentation regarding the Post Road Paving and Drainage Project. He stated additional funding is required in order to award the project. He provided the Council with funding solutions to meet the shortfall to allow award of the project. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated concrete is a cheaper way to pave streets than asphalt, and most States use concrete. She stated San Marcos has not used concrete in the past, but Blanco Vista used concrete, and the City of Dallas uses concrete. Mr. Diaz inquired if the concrete would crack. Ms. Anderson stated additional lime foundation would need to I be used. Mr. Guerrero inquired as to what portion of Dallas uses concrete. Ms. Anderson stated most of Dallas' streets are concrete, they do not have as many gravel pits in that part of Texas. Mayor Narvaiz inquired whether the Council wanted to reduce the pavement width of Post Road to 2 lanes and remove the Sink Creek Interceptor from the project. Mr. Bose stated he feels the project should stay as it is. The Council agreed by consensus to leave Post Road as 3 lanes and to leave in the Sink Creek Interceptor. Mayor Narvaiz inquired to Option 2, Reallocate Funds. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the dollar amounts for each of the categories in wastewater. He stated he would rather money not be taken from the Southwest San Marcos Annexation Wastewater Design. Mayor Narvaiz stated Staff has recommended using the money now, which will not push back the project date for Southwest San Marcos Annexation Wastewater Design, because the funding will be replaced during the budget cycle. Mr. Mihalkanin asked Staff to remind the Council of this commitment during the budget process. The Council agreed by consensus to do Option 2, Reallocation of Funds for Post Road project. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels Staff should use leftover funds from the Rio Vista Dam project instead of using CIP Fund Balance funds. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion to receive recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding Capital Improvements Program for I FY2006-2007 to FY2015-2016. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council was provided a Capital Improvements Program for FY2006-2007 to FY2015-2016 as part of their Agenda packet for tonight's meeting. He stated the Council can