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6 Regular Meeting May 13, 1996- Page 6 Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked who was responsible for the $110,000.00 recovery costs prior to October, 1993. Ñil. Taylor stated the Federal Government paid those costs. 1.ír. Guerra asked what the City would do \\lth the S1O1,050.00 they would be receiving for the costs incurred since October, 1993. Mr. Taylor stated the money would go into the water/wastewater fund. Mr. Guerra asked what the total expenses were for the lawsuit and how much was recovered. Mr. Taylor state the total expenses were S550,000.00 and the total recovery was $210,000.00. The Council then . voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. .~ 1.1ayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.D.(5) 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 A LETTER AGREE:NfENT BETWEEN THE CITY At~ NATIONAL ENVIRONNfENTAL TESTING, INC., TO EXTEND A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF ANALYTICAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ?v:[Ai'fAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREE1-:ŒNT oN BEHALF OF THE CITY At'fD DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Resolution and j\;fr. Hart seconded the'motion. Mr. Cox asked if the testing services for the sewer surcharges had improved. Mr. Gilley stated the test results were still significantly different at times. Mr. Boeker stated most of the test were within the ranges; however, there were a couple of labs whose results were often inaccurate. Mr. Hart asked if Southwest Texas State University was one of the labs that were inaccurate. Mr. Boeker stated that was correct. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 9.D.(6) 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 SAt'f MARCOS, - TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS At'fD WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RACQUETBALL COURTS IN THE NEW ACTIVITY CENTER UNDER THE INDOOR RECREATION GRAJ.'fT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY NfANAGER TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING THIS GRAJ.'fT PROJECT Ai~ DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. j\;Ir. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mr. Cobb stated this was the pilot program for the first indoor recreation grant. Ms. Hughson asked where the City's 50% share came from. Mr. Cobb stated it was money previously put in place. Mr. Guerra asked how ahead of schedule was the project. Mr. Cobb stated the project is three to four weeks ahead. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding City participation in the Presidential Classroom Program. Mayor Moore stated the San Marcos High School honor students were invited to participate in the program and would like to City to help fund the program. Mr. Cox stated Virginia Witte contacted him and stated the City had participated in the past. Mr. Gilley stated the City had not helped with the funding in the past. Mr. Hernandez stated he was supportive of ,--... the program, but felt there were other organizations that could help the students with the funding. ¡ '!vIr. Hernandez stated the City was extremely supportive with tourism and social service organizations and felt the school could find other sources of funding. The Council requested iYfr. Gilley receive more information regarding the total cost of funding being requested and what other sources were providing funding. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion changing the format of the City Council meetings. Mayor Moore suggested the meetings begin with Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. so the public would not be forced to stay late at the meetings to hear certain issues. NIr. Hernandez and Mr. Hart stated 6:00 p.m. could conflict \vith their work schedules. Mayor Moore suggested limiting the Executive Session to an hour and to begin the Council Meetings promptly at 7:30 p.m. The