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26 Regular Meeting October 23¡ 1995 Page 3 Adoption of Resolutions: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS¡ TEXAS¡ APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FOX 2000 FOR TEMPORARY USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS¡ TEXAS¡ APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF REMEDIATION COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY ON LPST #92680 DURING THE FIRST AND SECOND QUARTERS OF CALENDAR YEAR 1995¡ TO THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris 'introduced for consideration Item 7.C. (1) removed from the consensus agenda¡ adoption of a Resolution¡ the caption which was amended and read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS¡ TEXAS¡ AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE TO OFFICE INTERIORS OF AMERICA AND ROCKFORD BUSINESS INTERIORS; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE tONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and amendment awarding the purchase of furniture to Office Interiors of America and Rockford Business Interiors¡ by amending the caption and PART 1¡ and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion¡ which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the G.B.R.A. Regional Wastewater Biosolids Disposal Alternative Study. A savings of as much as $30¡000.00 could be realized'the first year and increase if we utilized our sludge. The City presently has Class B sludge¡ and this could be used on crops at the airport¡ which would save the City money and be able to reuse. There are approximately 1356 acres at the airport with 600 acres presently used for agricultural purposes and could be used for industrial use at a future time. The City has looked at land application of sludge through the Black and Veatch Wastewater Master Plan. Mr. Gilley was concerned about use of regional sludge at the airport because quality of other governmental entities¡ sludge could be questionable¡ and once in the ground¡ could not be changed. This would then become the City¡s problem. Mayor Morris stated she was interested in pursuing 100 acres of the City¡s sludge on some airport property not considered prime industrial development. Mr. Moore wanted Staff instructed to layout the cost and options on utilizing sludge on 100 acres. The Council requested information on options for regional use and information on what other Cities are doing. Mr. Taylor will look into the legal aspects of regionalization. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a letter to LCRA supporting a lighting grant for the SWT baseball field. It was consensus of Council for the Mayor to send a letter of support. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding a request from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to allow them to have beer concessions in City Park in connection with their 1996 Carnaval Celebration. There is presently no Ordinance or written policy to prohibit alcohol in City parks except in certain designated areas. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce stated they would sell beverages in aluminum cans only. It was consensus of Council to allow Carnaval to be held at Rec Hall and the surrounding area and requested a policy be prepared with the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Board regarding consumption and sale of beer in City parks and brought to the Council for consideration.