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82 regular meeting, march 6, 1978 page two Dr. Craddock moved the resolution be adopted. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion. The City Attorney reported that both parties agreed to the Earnest Money Contract referred to in the resolution. Mr. Dempsey Serur, representing the buyer, concurred. On roll call, the motion to adopt the resolution was unanimously approved. The Mayor introduced for consideration a bid received from Du-Mor Enterprises, Inc. for construction of water and sewer extensions on Barnes Drive. Dr. Craddock moved the bid submitted by Du-Mor Company in the amount of $18,828.50 be accepted. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ATTACHED LETTER AMENDING THE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY, URS/FORREST AND COTTON, AND JAMES BYRN AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR ARREDONDO TO EXECUTE SAID LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Arredondo moved the resolution be adopted. Mr. James seconded the motion. The City Manager reported that engineers for each new Community Development Project not already under construction would be determined on an individual basis. Mr. Breihan encouraged the staff to very care- fully check all plans prepared by consulting engineers on the Central Business District Improvements Project to insure that they provide adequate access and assistance to the elderly and handicapped persons. On roll call, the motion to adopt the resolution was unanimously approved. The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE CERTAIN SPECIFIED FUND AND ACCOUNT CHANGES IN THE 1977-1978 BUDGET. I Mr. Arredondo moved the resolution be adopted. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The City Manager reported that $6,400.00 had been received by the City for surplus items sold at auction. Mr. Webster also reported that :/500.00 had been placed in the Employee Betterment Fund in return for volunteer services provided by City employees. After this and other expenses, a net amount of $4,825.50 was left for distribution to the various departments who had contributed items for the auction and the General Fund. The Council next received reports from Mr. Webster on the water and wastewater budget and a proposed five-year capital improvements plan for water and wastewater. This report is attached and made part of these rninu tes. The City Manager and the City Attorney reported that about 90% of the taxes assessed had been collected as of the end of February and that eight suits for payment of delinquent taxes were to be filed by the end of the current week. Dr. Craddock moved approval of the expenditure of $3,000.00 from the General Contingency Fund for repairs to both fire substations. Mr. Hansen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. I The Mayor introduced for consideration an appeal by llr.. 1som ,Hale, from provisions regarding security in lieu of construction for Mockingbird Hill Subdivision, Village 1. The City Manager informed the Council that he had been informed by Mr. Hale that the methods outlined in the subdivision ordinance were impossible for him to meet and that he had presented instead an In-City Letter of Credit prepared by Hays County National Bank, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Webster also pointed out that all water and sewer utiliities