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30 Regular Meeting February-24, 1997 Page 5 Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked if the Single-Member District listings in an At-Large election was procedure and Ms. Womack stated that was correct. Mayor Moore asked if the School District planned to hold separate elections and how this would affect the voters. Ms. Womack stated it would be best if the elections could be combined because it is more cost effective; however, the Legislature was looking at changing the election date, and it is premature to decide what to do until the City's election date and have been decided. Ms. Womack stated due to the School District having Single-Member Districts, the elections have become more difficult; however, these difficulties have been worked through. She stated there are different ways to hold joint elections, for example, with everything being separate except the polling place. Mayor Moore stated there have been concerns in the past because the elections have been held on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Ms. Hughson stated due to the number of days of early voting, Cinco de Mayo should not affect election day. Ms. Womack clarified the date of the City's election was set by the Legislature. Ms. Hughson stated she hoped the City and the School District would keep the voters in mind when deciding how to hold elections. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.C.(7) 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 A LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GILLAND LAWN SERVICE, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked why this did not go to bid instead of extending the agreement. Mr. Gilley stated this service is in the process of review for being done in-house and needed an extension period for evaluation. Mr. Cobb stated this has been a process of gathering information and adding properties to see if the staff could assume the duties. Mr. Hernandez asked if it would be cheaper to do in-house versus competitive bids. Mr. Gilley stated it may or may not be cheaper; however, the City would have more flexibility. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.C.(9) 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPAINY FOR FNANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mayor Moore asked Monty Nitchalous when the last time First Southwest Company bid for the City's Financial Advisory Services. Mr. Nitchalous stated they bid the current contract three years ago which was for a three year contract; however, they are now requesting a five year contract. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion to review and receive the Annual Performance Report for the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS). Dave Marsh, Executive Director of CARTS, gave an overview of what has been initiated in the past year: (1) the trolleys began service in February, (2) began the commuter shuttle service, (3) implemented the SMT express and the ADA complimentary pro-transit service, (4) changed the route to route for more productivity and, (5) ridership numbers are in conjunction with the plan for the system. Mr. Marsh stated he felt the system was becoming more accepted by the community. He stated they