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132 Regular Meeting January 23, 1995 Page 7 Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley advised this is information the City needs to be eligible to have allocation of costs between departments, and to apply for some of our grant funding. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 10.D. (10) 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, EXPRESSING THE CITY'S POSITION ON STATE LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO THE EDWARDS AQUIFER; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mayor Morris seconded th~ .motion. Mr. Taylor advised there are two areas of concern regarding the Voting Rights Act, to abolish the Edwards Underground Water District and the method of selecting the board of directors for the new Edwards Aquifer Authority, and to express support for limited legislation to amend S.B. 1477 to address the Voting Rights Act issues without affecting any of the remainder of the bill. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. . . Mayor Morris introduced for discussion a presentation by Black and Veatch regarding the Wastewater System Master Plan and direction to staff. The Council was provided copies of.the final plan. They stated they would review it in their next quarterly Workshop. Mayor Morris introduced a presentation by Dave Marsh regarding acceptance of an updated operation plan and direction to Staff to proceed with the implementation of the transit system. Dave Marsh stated a transit system would benefit transit-dependent persons in the community and tourist business. The City's growth patterns are stable, and they recommend the partial use of trolleys (for tourists) and l2-passenger vehicles. They recommend changes to some of the destinations to include the new schools and new mall. They recommend one vehicle to travel to the schools in the morning and after school where the passengers would sign up for this route. He stated the transit route needs to include both malls. He is of the opinion the transit system would be used, as it would be good for the citizens, would provide employment opportunities, an9 transportation for children to get to the library and recreation center, etc. They have proposed a six-day schedule and could try a seven-day schedule if financing permits. The proposed transfer site is San AntoniojLBJ (vicinity of old Too Bitter Building) and an alternative site on the Courthouse Square. They rejected the old HEB site, as it is located too far from the center of activity. A pull-in site and shelters will be needed at the transfer location. Mr. Gilley advised the money will need to be in place when the Council contracts for the service. Mr. Hernandez asked where shelter locations would be needed, and Mr. Marsh advised in high use areas. Mr. Marsh stated interim service could start by June with two trolleys and hopefully full service by December. Mayor Morris wants the cost to have the system, and Mr. Moore was in agreement for Staff to proceed with contract documents and provide the Council well in advance of the pilot phase all costs to be incurred. Mr. Marsh stated the City's cost for the remainder of this year will be less than $30,000. Mr. Marsh stated the city needs to start proceedings prior to the end of the State's fiscal year (August 30) or we could possibly lose our place in the line of funding. The Council directed Staff to proceed with the transit system and gathering of costs associated therewith and bring same to Council as soon as possible. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley stated earlier in the meeting the Council authorized the city to proceed with water service to a residence in siesta Verde. He asked the Council if they are interested in Staff investigating the possibility of providing service to all of the subdivision with the residents paying for the extension of service. The residents would not be forced to hook up to the City's service. Council directed this matter be investigated.