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13 Regular Meeting June 9, 1997 Page 12 MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A DRAINAGE UTILITY COST-OF-SERVICE STUDY; 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. Cox seconded the motion. Mr. Hart asked whether Council had given Mr. Gilley direction and whether the University, the Public School system or County were players on this. Mr. Gilley stated part of the drainage utility study might include all of those entities and then they would bring the Council a proposal based on including them. Mr. Gilley stated those kind of issues will be discussed during the study. Ms. Hughson stated if the City was not asking these entities to participate why waste time in doing the study. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Discussion ensued. Mr. Guerra then moved to reconsider this item and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hart, Moore, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez NAY: Hughson Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Moore, Cox, Hernandez NAY: Guerra Mr. Cox asked if during the original study which,Camp Dresser McKee conducted was there discussion regarding simplifying the billing system. Mr. Jenkins stated the difference in the firms is the person instrumental in the Drainage Master Plan is now with Alan Plummer & Associates. Mr. Jenkins stated the billing system is an integral part of what is being proposed to look at the billing system and also how the rates will be billed. Mr. Cox asked if this was a trade-off in the original study. Mr. Jenkins stated yes it was. Mr. Cox asked if it was a high degree of fairness versus simplicity and a less expensive mechanism for doing the study. Mr. Jenkins stated they will be discussing these issues at the workshops. Mayor Pro-Tem Hart 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, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND AMERICAN BANK; DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated she did not like the idea of leasing-purchasing. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Guerra, Cox, Hernandez, Mihalkanin, Hart, NAY: Hughson (Mayor Moore not present to vote.) Mayor Pro-Tem Hart introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption