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179 -. Regular Meeting May 12,1997 Page 7 BEHALF OF THE CITY; Ai"¡l) DECLARING Ai'\f EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAi'-r MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TER..\tfS AND COl'¡l)ITIONS OF A DEVELOP)'ŒNT INCENTIVE AGREEj\ŒNT BETIVEEN THE CITY AND THOMAS B. GUILFORD AJ."¡l) TL.Vf R. 'WILLIAMSON FOR THE HAMPTON WOODS DEVELOP~fENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMEÌ'<l ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING At"i EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if the streets were being widened. Mr. Patterson stated they did not have to widen the streets as part of this project. He stated the street tapers down from a paved street to a gravel section and they are going to extend the curve consistent with the other lots and taper down; therefore, there is no requirement for additional paving. Mr. Cox asked if the street does not meet the requirements of our Subdivision Ordinance then why do they not have to widen the road. Mr. Hart explained this was discussed in Executive Session under the infil! development policy; ho\vever, the lots were not platted. zoning was not set and. there were some neighborhood objections. Ms. Hughson asked if staff recommended paving a street. Mr. Patterson stated yes. Ms. Hughson asked what the Planning Commission recommended. Mr. Patterson stated the issue came as a development incentive issue as a wastewater line extension and the Commission approved it as a short-form subdivision. Mayor Moore stated the plan should not be approved until the street is in adequate condition. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Guerra. NA Y: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Moore, Cox. ABSTADi: None. Resolution is denied. (Mr. Hernandez not present for the vote). Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SA1'i MARCOS, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE CITY MAi'iAGER TO MAKE A REQUEST TO THE GUADALUPE-BLAi,\¡,CO RNER AUTHORITY FOR AN IN'CREASE IN THE A1'\¡~uAL COMMITj\Œ~T OF WATER FROM CA,NYON RESERVOIR ul',TIER THE CITY'S WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT; Ai'\¡'D DECLARING Ai'\f EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Ms. ~ Hughson asked the approximate effective date to begin paying for additional water rights. Ms. Huffman stated that was still in negotiation; however, it would not be in this fiscal year. Mr. Cox asked if this would affect the current contract and Ms. Huffman stated that was correct the current rates would increase. Mr. Mihalkanin asked if the City should ask for more than 5,000 feet of water. Mayor Moore explained there were hydro rights in the Guadalupe Basin that can be subordinated to surface water rights and give the Reservoir the ability to produce more water. Mr. Hart asked staff to explain where the money would come from in the event the price of the water doubled. Ms. Hughson asked how many acre feet the new water plant would treat. Ms. Huffman stated six million gallons a day at this time. She stated the City intends to expand within the next ten years. Discussion ensued. The Council expressed their conc:::ms with San Antonio's water usage. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.