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74. Regular Meeting November 24, 2003 Page 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JOYCE REASONER AND HARRY REASONER FOR THE NORTH IH-35 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution with amendments and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the amendments to the contract. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the substantive change is the deadline for the use of the roadway easement. He stated the City proposed a nine year deadline, and the Reasoners countered with a three year deadline, and both parties settled for five years. Mr. Taylor inquired whether the City would have to pay for the expenses listed on 2, 3, 5, and 6 on the Agenda Request Form. Mr. O'Leary stated the City needed to cross the Reasoners' property; and this was the cheapest alternative. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the total cost would be $50,000.00, with the City bearing part of the expenses. He also stated the Impact Fees are not part of this agreement. He stated if this Resolution is approved, Staff will then move forward with the wastewater agreement, and impact fees would be included in those expenses. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 16, 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 PRICE SELECT OPTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF WHOLESALE POWER FROM THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PRICE SELECT 2004 SELECTION FORM ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor inquired whether the City would continue to make revenue off of key accounts. Bob Higgs, Director of San Marcos Electric Utility, stated this agreement will help the City retain customers. He also stated the City will not lose any revenues. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the vehicle inspection and maintenance program as part of Clean Air Force's Early Action Compact Agreement. Mr. O'Leary stated Bill Gill with the Clean Air Force and Hazel Barber with TCEQ are present to provide Council with some measures proposed under the Early Action Compact. He also stated annual vehicle inspections could increase costs. Some repairs to vehicles would be required to be made. He also stated if the Council chooses to move forward, this would probably go into effect in 2005. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the amount pollution would be reduced if enforced vehicle inspections were implemented. Mr. Gill stated N0X would be reduced 3.19 tons and VOC would be reduced 4.19 tons a day, .which is less than 10%.