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10 Regular Meeting August 12, 1991 Page 6 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 12.E. removed from the consensus agenda, approval to request and receive proposals for computer hardware maintenance for MV10000 and MV7800. Ms. Kissler moved to approve requesting and receiving proposals and to amend the RFP from MV1000 to MV10000 and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of bid for the remodeling of the Communications 911 Center for the Police Headquarters and Training Facility. Mayor Morris stated she would abstain from discussion and voting due to a potential conflict of interest (one of the bidders on this matter has a note due and payable to Mayor Morris) and removed herself from the Council Chambers during discussion and vote. Dan Nelson recommended the City council award bid to Stokes Construction Company of San Marcos, Texas in the total amount of $341,501.00 which includes the following alternates: (1) Add $18,000, (2) deduct $37,662.00, and (3) disregard. Mr. Nelson advised the Council the low bidder did not meet all the requirements (Page of San Antonio - did not provide bid information on the three alternates). Ms. Kissler moved to award bid to Stokes Construction Company of San Marcos in the amount of $341,501.00 and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mayor Morris not present to vote on this item). Mayor Morris introduced a discussion and review of the 1991-1992 Budget. Mr. Gilley proposed budget reductions from the General Fund as follows: Council Travel $ 10,500 Economic Development - Council 10,000 Street Overlay 25,000 Professional Development 23,500 Personnel 50,000 Total $119,000 Mr. Gilley also stated there would be a reduction of $5,450.00 from Professional Development in the Water/Wastewater utility Budget. Mr. Gilley recommended the Merit Fund be reduced by 50% to enable the City to implement a 2 to 1 TMRS ratio. Mr. Gilley stated the projected fund balance at the end of September, 1992 would be 15% ($1.8 million). The Council requested the city receive reports periodically from the County regarding the delinquent tax collection. Mr. Moore stated he was not in favor of reducing the street overlay and personnel items in the budget, and expressed his desire for the city to raise the tax a little to fund these. It was consensus of Council to accept the recommended reductions and the TMRS 2 to 1 match. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the city's support of legislation for City regulation of open containers in designated districts of the City and direction to Staff. It was consensus of the Council to have the City Attorney draft a Resolution to present for consideration. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor advised the Council the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans has ruled in the GBRA vs. City of Lytle lawsuit that jurisdiction will be in a Hays County Court. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris advised the NLC Resolutions would be due by September. (2) Mayor Morris advised the Council San Marcos Factory Shops would have a grand opening ceremony of Phase II, and the Council has been requested to be involved in a fundraiser by participating in a miniature golf game on Friday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m.