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90 Regular Meeting April 10, 1995 Page 3 APPLY TO ALL WORK TO BE CONNECTED TO THE CITY'S ELECTRIC SYSTEM; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. Adoption of Resolutions: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A PURCHASE ORDER FROM THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. FOR THE CITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S PERFORMANCE OF QUARTERLY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTIONS AT THE GARY JOB CORPS CENTER; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES TO AMERICAN MAID SERVICE; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS TO COLORADO MATERIALS COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF . THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT TO HUNTER INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR COMPLETION OF THE LANDFILL GRADING PROJECT; ACCEPTING THE PROJECT FOR USE BY THE CITY; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,812.42; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING LETTER AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE RENEWAL OF CERTAIN LICENSE AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THESE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A PERMIT TO DIVERT, STORE AND USE SURFACE WATER; AUTHORIZING ,ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding River Road Area Improvements and direction to Staff. Mr. Jenkins reviewed with the Council the project plans for drainage, street paving, utility relocations and sidewalks, etc. The project allows for relocation of some of the C. M. Allen Homes' parking area, and the State has reviewed the plans for four lanes. The Council expressed concern for two of the lanes being turned into one and causing a bottleneck. Mr. Jenkins stated he would again discuss the matter with the State to try to resolve this issue. It was consensus of Council to have four lanes on River Road. Mr. Taylor indicated the right-of-way issue should be resolved by the end of May. Mr. Jenkins stated this ... will be a $4.2 million project. ¡ I Mayor Morris introduced for discussion the Downtown Sidewalk Project Update and direction to Staff. Mr. Patterson stated this project was funded with CDBG funds last year. Pro-Tech Engineering was selected for the project with the assistance of Bob Belanger, a landscape architect. A detailed survey was prepared in the downtown area over a two-month period and incorporates ADA criteria. Phase I (San Antonio Street) is ready to now move forward. Mr. Belanger reviewed with Council sketches of the plans showing the layout for parking, working around existing utilities, incorporating vegetation, and the sidewalks will utilize concrete and pavers. The plan is to re-establish the original character of the area in 1920. There will be some tree planting on the ends of the street and alleyways. Mr. Patterson has been in communication with a company in chicago regarding the original lighting used. Construction could begin in June, but was suggested we wait until after the Great American Race is held in July. Two hundred fifteen thousand dollars