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Regular Meeting October 28, 2002 146. Page 9 The motion for amendment failed. the Ordinance on second reading. recorded: The Council then voted for approval of On roll call the following vote was AYE: Mihalkanin, Montoya, Narvaiz, Mayhew and Tatum. NAY: Habingreither and Taylor. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 20 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 WILBUR-SMITH AND ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor stated he does not feel any contract for $350,000 should be on consensus. He also asked if the work on the Transportation Master Plan could be done in house. Mr. O'Leary stated this Transportation Master Plan is an incredible amount of work. Ms. Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated most of the Master Plans are not done in-house. She feels by having an outside perspective is beneficial to the City. She also stated originally this contract was awarded to another firm, which was terminated. A committee was formed, which was made up of Sabas Avila, Ron Patterson, Jon James and Laurie Anderson. We interviewed three companies. The firm of Wilbur-Smith was selected. The committee felt this firm was the best choice due to them having experience with cities who have universities. She also stated this contract is $100,000 less than the first contract. Mayor Habingreither stated he wanted to know more about this before he approves the contract. He asked for a 6:00 p.m. Workshop before the next Regular Meeting to be held on November 4, 2002. Ms. Narvaiz stated she is open to receive a presentation, but feels this was in motion before this Council was seated. Mr. Mayhew moved to table this Resolution so the Council could hold a 6:00 p.m. Workshop on November 4, 2002 and Ms. Tatum seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Habingreither, Mayhew and Tatum. NAY: Montoya, Narvaiz and Taylor. ABSTAIN: None.