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108 Regular Meeting June 26, 2000 Page 4 placed on Bishop Street. Mr. Haythem Dawlett stated the four-way stop would be right where the curve is now. Mr. Gilley stated the City is aware of the dangerous curve on Bishop Street and the City would contribute to help realign the curve to a full intersection. Ms. Tatum asked if these homes were affordable housing. Mr. Dawlett stated the price range is from $100,000 to $140,000 and the Texas Department of Development and Housing will assist individuals on their down payment if needed. Ms. Hughson moved to amend Section 2. B. , which reads, "The Realignment will include the removal of the portion of Bishop Street across Tract B, including base materials, and the regrading of Tract B to a clean, level condition" to insert "the removal or relocation of all utilities and associated easements from Tract B", after the word materials. Mr. Doiron seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption ofthe Resolution. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 8.D. (2), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AUTHORIZATION OF CHANGE IN SERVICES FORM FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY AND HICJCS & COMPANY IN CONNECTION VVITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE VVONDER VVORLD EXTENSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AUTHORIZATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked what the funds will be used for and Ms. Anderson replied for an alignment that was not originally anticipated ultimately, this may result in lower cost for the City due to more information obtained. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 8.D. (5), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTIO~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AMENDED AND RESTATED RETAIL VVATER SUPPLY, VVASTEVVATER SERVICES, AND TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS BETVVEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND HAYS ENERGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Doiron moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. Mr. Doiron stated he wants more research done before the Council approves the contract and would like the research completed within two weeks. Ms. Hughson agrees with Mr. Doiron and would like some questions answered before a final decision is made. Ms. Hughson asked when the lines were built, who owns them and is it possible for other customers to use the oversized line. Mr. Taylor replied the City owns the lines. Ms. Anderson replied if the line that was oversized is not in use, other customers may certainly have access to it. Mr. Doiron moved to table this item until July 10, 2000 and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion item regarding San Marcos 150 Year Celebration in 2001. Ms. Gwen Smith stated the Heritage Association would like to establish a park or beautification proj ect as a lasting contribution in connection with the 150 Year Celebration. There was a suggestion to have the celebration with Summerfest and the Heritage Association feels the celebration should be its own event. The Heritage Association would also like the Council to establish a committee and that would need to happen very quickly since there is limited time to put this event together. The Association would like the Council's blessing along with some direction. Ms. Hughson feels there are many organizations that could contribute their time and effort to give some history of San Marcos and that the celebration could be year-long. The Council will establish a committee on July 10,2000 and each Council Member will appoint two individuals and the Mayor will appoint three, total of fifteen members on this committee. Ms. Smith stated she would like a staffliaison person or a Council Member to be appointed to this committee. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley stated he had no report at this meeting.