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12 Regular Meeting June 9, 1997 Page 11 the current off ramp the on ramp will provide them with substantial access to their property. Mr. Bender stated the real point is the importance it is to the City of San Marcos and to the congestion at Centerpoint Road. Mr. Bender stated if these ramps are reversed it would dramatically reduce the congestion at Centerpoint Road and the access roads on 35. Mr. Bender stated this was extremely important to the future facilitating the traffic at Centerpoint and would very strongly recommend the Council approve this.' Mr. Bender stated there was some question about the cost and initially they spoke to Mr. William Garbade,TXDOT District, Director for the San Marcos area, and the estimate for reversing of these two ramps would be about $200,000. Mr. Bender stated the direct construction costs to reverse the two ramps is about $265,000 and the allied costs brings the figure to $365,000. Mr. Bender stated the Tanger organization is underwriting 100% of these costs. Mr. Bender stated he has recommended to the Highway Department that they consider additional funding with respect to the $1.8 million dollar shortfall. Mr. Bender stated even if it fails and the City is confronted with the configuration of the current proposal and funded this will release the City enormously and facilitate the traffic at Centerpoint. Ms. Hughson stated she could see how changing the off ramp and on ramp would be advantageous, however where the off ramp is now still gets to Tanger so where would the great advantage be. Ms. Hughson asked if the advantage is by changing the on ramp so they can get onto the freeway and for them not to get through Centerpoint Road. Mr. Bender stated this would be one of the biggest benefits for the City that they can get back on to the center lanes of the freeway underneath or over the overpass. Mr. Bender stated this proposal would need to go to the Federal Highway Department before they can proceed on this project. Mr. Bender stated August 1st is the deadline and if funds are not forthcoming he would say the City would get the interchange the City did not desire. Mr. Gilley stated he does not think delaying this will hurt this project if decided after August. Mr. Gilley stated there was legitimate concern to resolve the overpass issue before moving forward with this project. Mr. Hart stated he would like the Council to give consideration to table this item. Ms. Hughson stated if Mr. Bender went to TXDOT tomorrow how long would it take before the ramps could be used. Mr. Bender stated if this proceeded to the for the construction to be Highway Department tomorrow it would be conceivable completed by the end of December. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to table this item until the first meeting in August. Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Guerra, Hernandez NAY: Moore, Cox 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 SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THE CITY AND WILTEL OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A WIDE AREA NETWORK SYSTEM FOR CITY OFFICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked why the funds required in the contract are $214,791.76 and the resolution states $212,026.76. Ms. Hughson moved to amend the Resolution to correct the amount to $214,791.76 and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. 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 SAN