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127 Regular Meeting October 13, 1997 Page 6 CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated she hoped the specific requirements were followed in the bid. Mr. Guerra asked why the City only received two bids for such a substantial project. Mr. Cobb stated there are a number of projects going on in the region at this time and the local contractors cannot carry the extra work load. Ms. Hughson asked if this could be re-bid. Mr. Gilley stated yes. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hart, Moore, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Hughson. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.C.(7), removed from the consent 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 FINAL PAYMENT TO DU-MOR ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE SUNSET ACRES UTILITY SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Mayor Moore stated there was a difference of $347,000.00 from the beginning of this project to the final payment and asked if it was standard practice for companies to bid low and then come back to the Council for Change Orders. Mr. Gilley stated this particular project had one significant change order with the addition of Parker Drive. He explained staff addresses certain problems that could occur prior to awarding bids to the contractors and budgets accordingly. Ms. Hughson asked if Mr. Jenkins considered this to be within the budget. Mr. Jenkins explained this project was on budget and on time. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.C.(8), removed from the consent 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 THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE, INC., FOR THE LEASE OF ADDITIONAL AIRPORT PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin stated his concern in the project proposal summary where it states " ... returned to the City in advanced state of deterioration". Mr. Mihalkanin asked why the other party was not responsible for the condition of the building. Mr. Doughty stated the building was not in good shape in the beginning; however the first two occupants were required to maintain a certain level of maintenance. Those two businesses failed and the City did not have the assets to pursue litigation for the damages incurred to the building. Mr. Doughty explained there had been failed businesses at the airport and the buildings were abused by each of the occupants; however, he reiterated, the buildings were not in good condition in the first place. Nick Icossipentarhos, Airport Commissioner, stated the building in question is not in good condition and the Confederate Air Force is planning to rebuild this building. He stated they have been very good in keeping up the other World War II building and feels they will do an excellent job. Mr. Hart stated he understood the contracts were agreed on an "as is" basis. Mr. Doughty stated that was