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58 Regular Meeting August22,1994 Page 5 Texas Department of Transportation does the overpass, then, the City propose an extension to the contract to widen the main lanes of Centerpoint Road. Mayor Morris stated the Council's intent was to defer this work. Mr. Guerra moved to table the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 9.C.(8) removed from the consensus - - agenda, 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, HAYS COUNTY AND SAN MARCOS/HAYS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE CITY AND HAYS COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. Mr. MoC?re asked the difference between 911 Training and City Dispatch Training. Chief O'Leary stated 911 training consisted of how to use a 911 system, how to take calls, how to control the caller, etc., which requires medical training.~ City training does not require any medical training. Mr. Hart asked if the new board was to establish mandatory collection figures to incorporate in their policy and procedures. Mr. Gilley stated that was correct. Mr. Cox asked why the turnover rate was so high. Chief Kendrick stated the large turnover rate was due primarily to the stress factor. However, Chief Kendrick stated the dispatchers had been reclassified and their salaries would increase. He felt this would not only maintain employment, but also help in recruitment. Mr. Guerra asked the difference between the Medical Director and the Executive Director. Chief O'Leary stated EMS had to operate under a licensed physician to oversee the quality of medical care, which is why a Medical Director was needed. The Executive Director was for management purposes. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 9.C.(1 0) removed from the consensus agenda, 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 PRO-TECH ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mooney seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend Subsection 13.1.2 , Page 15 of this contract to read " . . . fees for Task 3 services exceed $26,415.00 without the approval of the City Council of the City. An increase in these fees may be necessary if the scope of the Project is substantially changed," and Subsection 13.1.3 on Page 15 to read ". . . fees for Task 4 services exceed $4,180.00 without the approval of the City Council of the City. An increase in these fees may be necessary if the scope of the Project is substantially changed," and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion to receive a report on the San Marcos Drainage Master Plan from Camp Dresser & McKee. George Oswald, of Camp Dresser and McKee, stated their main objective was to identify and prioritize the capital improvements necessary to upgrade the City's local drainage system. He stated the focus was on two areas; 1) neighborhoods, gutters, bar ditch system and roadway culverts, and 2) Implementation of the plan by evaluating objectives. He stated the