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Regular Meeting January 7, 2008 Page 4 Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Ms. Jamison stated this is a Resolution to amend the rates an secure the debt services. Mr. Bose inquired to the cost. Tom Taggart, Director of Water /Wastewater, stated the GBRA will be billed by the City o a monthly basis for the following: (1) a debt service charge which will equal $90,011 for January through July and (2) an O &M charge equal to 67 cents times the number of 1,000 gallons metered and delivered to GBRA during the previous calendar month. Mr. Bose inquired to whether water will be pumped anywhere else. Mr. Taggart stated water will be pumped to Kyle and Buda. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 16, 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, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BLASTCO TEXAS, INC. FOR RECOATING OF THE SOYARS GROUND STORAGE TANK FOR THE WATER /WASTEWATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Couch moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Jones inquired whether this bid is reasonable, since onl one bid was received. Mr. Taggart stated there were 14 requested for bid plans, but the City only received one bid. He stated Blastco Texas has recently done 2 other tanks for the City. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 18, 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, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO INITIATE AND DEVELOP THE EDWARDS AQUIFER RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (EARIP) AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Ms. Jamison stated this Agreement is to formally initiate the development and implementation of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program (EARIP). Mr. Taggart stated the 80th Session of the Texas Legislature under Senate Bill 3 established the goals of the EARIP. He reviewed the goals of the EARIP: 1. review, develop, and implement so scientific research, analysis and other measures which contribute to understanding and meeting the needs of the Edwards Species; 2. review,