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<br />Regular Meeting
<br />October 29, 1981
<br />Page 5
<br />AYE: Brown, James, Craddock, Kreczmer, Mendez and Norris.
<br />NAY: Cavazos.
<br />ABSTAIN: None.
<br />Mayor Craddock announced the Council would receive briefings and consi-
<br />der direction for the Mill Street, Bishop Street and Barbara Drive
<br />Drainage projects. Ronnie Dannelley of the Community Development De-
<br />partment reviewed the various community development projects, as fol-
<br />lows:
<br />In Block Grant Year II, #66-18, Water Based Plan, there is approximately
<br />$9,517.00 balance that will be spent in the next sixty days for recrea-
<br />tional equipment. The total project was for $192,000.00 and was to de-
<br />velop the Hopkins to Rio Vista area as a greenbelt.
<br />In Block Grant Year III, #67-23, Victory Gardens Phase I - Roosevelt,
<br />the total project was for $26,864.00, and presently has remaining
<br />$25,464.00. These funds are being used in connection with the con-
<br />demnation of the Rojo property. Engineering plans will be presented
<br />to the Council for approval prior to the third reading of an Ordinance
<br />condemning the Rojo property, which Kelley Kilber is preparing. Pro-
<br />ject #67-24, EPA - SSES (Sewer System evaluation survey facility plan,
<br />EPA Step 1) was for $99,313.00, of which $45,009,00 is remaining. This
<br />money could be applied to another project ongoing in the same block
<br />grant year, such as the purchase of traffic lights for Project 67-23.
<br />Project #67-31, Water System Analysis (Wastewater Mapping) was for
<br />$41,690.00. There appears to be a balance of $21,679.00 in this pro-
<br />ject, but this total amount is being implemented, and there will be
<br />no funds remaining from this project.
<br />In Block Grant Year IV, #68-12, Westover Addition (Bishop Street),
<br />there were funds for $733,000.00, the encumbered amount $316,833.00,
<br />actual remaining balance of $298,000.00. George Boeker, Director of
<br />Public Works, advised the Council that Jim Byrn had prepared a cost
<br />estimate for the Bishop Street project. The estimate includes re-
<br />construction of the blind hill (for safety requirements), some
<br />shoulder reconstruction, extension of some culverts, uniform 22'
<br />width, right-of-way acquisition of approximately 650 feet, mostly
<br />in the area of the blind hill, and would run approximately $67,000.00
<br />over the available funds of $298,000.00. Jim Byrn addressed the
<br />Council stating in the bid advertising, there could be a base bid
<br />which would be strictly for the overlay of the street, then alter-
<br />natives could be added to the base bid, such as the 22' width street,
<br />shoulders, extension of culverts and the blind hill reconstruction.
<br />Mrs. Norris moved that Staff proceed with the Bishop Street plans as
<br />presented to the Council and Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion, which
<br />passed unanimously.
<br />Ronnie Dannelley then continued reviewing the community development
<br />projects in Block Grant Year IV. Project #68-13, Patton Street
<br />(Truman Street), had $291,032 in funds, with a balance remaining
<br />of $47,353.00. Project 68-15, Downtown Project Improvements, funds
<br />were available in the amount of $60,000.00, with $30,213.00 remaining.
<br />Mr. Dannelley indicated the City is working with the Downtown Mer-
<br />chants Association in utilizing the funds. Most of the remaining
<br />funds will be used for the purchase of sodium lights. If there is
<br />any remaining funds it will be used for elimination of more handi-
<br />cap areas and for plant boxes.
<br />In Block Grant Year V, #69-16, Fire Protection - facilities and equip-
<br />ment, is for the new fire station and equipment, for a total of
<br />$185,650.00, with $168,088.00 encumbered, and a balance of $94,200.00
<br />remaining to be applied to the fire station. Project #69-17, Millview
<br />Pub. Fac. Improve, had $350,000.00 with $291,142.00 remaining. Freese
<br />and Nichols has prepared a drainage study of this area. Mr. Boeker
<br />advises that for approximately $276,000.00 an open channel between
<br />the San Marcos River and Bugg Lane could be developed.
<br />Mayor Craddock moved to direct Staff to proceed with this project
<br />development starting at the San Marcos River and working back to-
<br />wards Bugg Lane. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed
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