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42 Regular Meeting November 14, 1988 Page 7 The Council then considered Items 9.D. (8) and (9), adoption of two Resolutions removed from the consensus agenda. t1r. Brown moved to table consideration of the Resolutions until after Executive Session and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration authorization for Sawtelle, Goode, Davidson & Troila to appeal the final order of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in Docket No. 8032 and to intervene on the City of San Marcos' behalf in the latest LCRA rate filing case, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Docket No. 8400. Mr. Gilley advised the Council on November 6, LCRA filed a new rate case with PUC for a 17.7% increase. Fred Saffer and John Davidson have reviewed the case and state the figures are misleading and think LCRA has overestimated the impact of the SWT co-generation plant on San Marcos. One significant point is that the filing is based on the collapsed voltage rate. Mr. Gilley thinks the City is obligated to take action authorizing intervention. There was a savings of $600,000 annually by our participation in the last intervention. Mayor Morris moved to appeal PUC 8032 and to intervene in the rate case 8400 and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley stated there are some funds budgeted which could be used for our costs involved, and that he estimated $60,000-$65,000 in legal fees, $150,000-$175,000 in consulting fees. The Council voted unanimously for approval of Mayor Morris' motion. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion by Norwood Properties regarding a community facilities agreement and direction to Staff. David Taylor, a partner with Norwood Properties, stated they were working on a roadway proposal through River Ridge and had submitted it to Staff for review. He stated the needed easements are in hand and Union Pacific has given preliminary approval. He stated they would want reimbursement of the roadway over the railroad crossing, estimated to be $138,000 and suggests the City reimburse them through rebates on development fees in River Ridge over a 10-year period of time. Mr. Hankins stated capital recovery fees could not be used for railroad crossing improvements and building permits go into the general fund, and that this is an unusual proposal. Mayor Morris directed Staff to look at the feasibility of the proposal. Mr. Hernandez moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, Sections 2(e) and (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss matters where the duties of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17; and evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee, respectively, and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (9:13 p.m.). Ms. Kissler moved the Council reconvene at 11:05 p.m. and ~IT. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Moore not present to vote on this item). Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 9.D.(8), adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING SERVICES WITH PRO-TECH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE 1988 VICTORY GARDENS PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DA'I'E. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Ms. Kissler moved to amend the contract on Page 8 to add the following language to Section 1.6 at the end of