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REGULAR '`MEETING AUGUST 10, 1998 PAGE 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CI^_Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PRO LINE VIDEO FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TELEVISION SYSTEM; 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. Moseley seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley stated initially only Council Meetings will be covered. Staffing needs are not yet determined, and existing Staff will be used initially. An operator is required. Mr. Taylor stated we can strengthen the obligation of the contractor to provide what we need. Ms. Hughson asked where the control room will be located, and Mr. Gilley stated the copier room by the conference roor. will be divided to accommodate the control room. Ms. Hughson asked if the agenda and results of meetings would go in line with this, and Mr. Gilley stated it could be done separate and apart from this and could be provided on the existing cable station. Ms. Hughson asked who will determine when the meetings will air, and Mr. Gilley stated we will work this out with the cable company. Ms. Hughscn asked why the language in Sections 8.3 and 8.4 was in this contract, and Mr. Taylor advised this is common language in agreements of this kind. Mr. Gilley stated he would go over the specific relationship with TCI before the award. Mr. Hernandez asked if there would be public access on this channel, and Mr. Taylor stated if the City wants to require public access, we would need to negotiate this. Mr. Hernandez stated he does not want us to lose control what is allowed and is supportive of government use only. Mr. Taylor stated the TCI agreement will renew in 2010. 'Mr. Mihalkanin stated he wants information provided on all City Boards. Ms. Hughson moved to table this matter and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. :Mayor Moore introduced for consideration item 8.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 AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SAN ANTONIO WATER'SYSTEM FOR A LEAK DETECTION PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Mr. Gilley advised the Council this will entail a complete investigation of the system. He stated he thinks it makes good sense to do this periodically, and it will be done basically at cost by the San Antonio Water System. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 8.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 A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MAGNA FLOW ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR SLUDGE DISPOSAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. The present annual cost of hauling off the City's sludge is $140,000-$150,000. Mr. Jenkins anticipates the initial cost to be $.04 a gallon with an estimate of $180,000 annually. They cannot guarantee the amount of sludge that will be generated, and the initial cost will be higher but could go down later. Ms. Hughson wants to know if we can determine where the sludge goes. Mr. Jenkins stated sludge will be hauled to a large site using a large volume but could be hauled to some fields once a year. He stated it is costly to haul sludge to small, irregular tracts in a 7,000 gallon tank truck. He stated the first year will be a learning experience. The contract with the University will be at no cost for the first eighteen months. Application to athletic fields is not included in this contract. Ms. Huffman advised Cliff Caskey is involved in this project and will be determining how much sludge can be used on City fields. Mr. Jenkins advised there is 250 acres of property available adjacent to the water r