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62 Regular Meeting March 27, 1995 Page 6 Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. Mr. Hernandez asked if during the selection process the City made any effort to solicit minority businesses to submit proposals. Mr. White stated the companies solicited were by reputation, and no minority owned business approached the City in this process. Mr. White stated eight firms submitted RFPs in the process by reputation or had contacted the City. The proposals were reviewed by a Review Committee, and Staff gave their opinions who they thought would be best. Mr. White stated he had never seen a list compiled of auditors who are minority owned. The Council stated if such lists are available, we need to acquire them. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 10.C.(11) removed from the consensus 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, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT TO CONSTRUCT A HANGAR FOR SOUTHWEST TEXAS AVIATION, INC. AT THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THIS CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THIS CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. The project will be owned by the City through its inception. The City leases the site and improvements through the amendment made. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 10.C.(12) removed from the consensus 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, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTHWEST TEXAS AVIATION, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY AND A HANGAR AT THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration the City Manager's Report. (1) In regard to the request of the San Marcos Heritage Association, Mr. Gilley advised we will be testing some speed bumps (design) at City Hall and on San Antonio Street (demonstration) and working with the neighborhood regarding timing, cost and location. (2) In regard to the meeting with Sunset Acres, Mayor Morris requested Council receive an update concerning the drainage problems. Mr. Hernandez stated some of the curbs on Patricia are falling off, and how will the paving work affect these curbs. (3) Chief Kendrick advised the Council they are working on the Reserve Program recruitments for this summer, have two horses and are trying to get two additional horses donated. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Moore stated the House Natural Resources Committee is meeting on some of the Edwards' legislation and Melissa Millecam is there. He stated there is some threatening bills and hopes there won't be much chance they pass. He is concerned with the federal cuts and potential impacts and we need to decide who to make contact with. (2) Mayor Morris stated the NLC Conference was excellent where discussions were held regarding reducing the federal deficit, halting mandates, information super highway, etc. She stated the unfunded mandates