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Regular Meeting January 26, 2004 185. Page 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MAi{COS, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DELL COMPUTERS FOR THE PURCF_ASE OF A NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE DEVICE THROUGH THE TEXAS BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION CISV PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TRUGREEN LANDCARE L.L.C. FOR THE SCHULLE CANYON TRAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING AN ANNUAL CONTRACT TO B20 & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER METERS FOR THE WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITY DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("TXDOT") FOR FY2004/2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (~CIP") GRANT FUNDING; APPROVING THE CITY'S EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON THE CITY'S BEHALF WITH REGARD TO THE SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION AND ALL CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH TXDOT AND OTHER PARTIES AS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the Bill of Rights Resolution. Mayor Habingreither stated citizens have signed up to speak on this item. 1) Jim Green stated he is opposed to this Resolution. He stated he feels the Fourth Amendment does not agree against all search and seizure. 2) Betsy Singleton stated she feels there needs to be a balance of protecting citizens and their civil rights. 3) Dan Kowal encouraged the Council to discuss and approve the Resolution. He stated he feels the Patriot Act is bad for America and if citizens do nothing, then more of their rights will be taken away. He encouraged the Council to take a stand. 4) Margaret Glendinning stated she feels this Resolution is important to all citizens. She stated she feels the Patriot Act has to do with the quality of life in America. 5) Mark Hartfield stated he feels if Council accepts these changes, then citizens would be less free. He stated he feels it is our duty to send a message and to object to the Patriot Act. Mayor Habingreither stated he would like to see this discussion held when Mr. Taylor is present. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he and Mr. Taylor worked on changes and would like to postpone further discussion until the next Regular Meeting scheduled for February 9, 2004. The Council agreed by consensus to reschedule this discussion February 9, 2004.