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160. Regular Meeting April 23, 2001 Page 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT AND A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TERRAND, LTD. FOR THE CITY'S ACQUISITION OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE WONDER WORLD DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Mr. Cox abstaining to the preceding Resolution). Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 24 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GEO-VISIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE COORDINATION OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE MOBILE PROGRAM; 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. Mayhew seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson inquired how this matter would be publicized for public awareness of the program and if a date had been set. Richard Mendoza stated tentatively the date would be set the last of Mayor first part of June. Mr. Gilley stated the City will publicize on the website, through the City Exchange, and scroll on television. The Council requested the Chambers of Commerce and San Marcos Daily Record assist with publicizing this program. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 25 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, NAMING THE CITY PARK AREA BETWEEN THE GRANT HARRIS, JR. BUILDING, THE SAN MARCOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING AND THE SAN MARCOS RIVER AS "SAN MARCOS PLAZAn; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mayhew moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated it had once been suggested this area be named St. Mark's Park. Ms. Hughson asked who decided the name and thanked staff for seeing the area was named. Mr. Cobb advised three Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members and three Convention and Visitors Bureau Special Projects Committee members suggested this name. Mr. Cobb also advised a statue of St. Mark will be placed in this park area. Ms. Rebecca Ramirez of the CVB stated they were going through the bid process at this time to get prices on the statue and then will conduct fundraising to pay for it. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.