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4 regular meeting August 13, 1979 page four The Mayor read the caption of an ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE AMENDED REVENUE SHARING ENTITLEMENT #8, #9 AND #10 BUDGET FOR THE 1978-1979 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 1978 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1979; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Hyatt moved the ordinance be adopted. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion which passed unanimously. I The Mayor introduced for consideration the current cemetery maintenance contract and authorization for bidding procedures for the 1979-1980 maintenance contract. Council discussed various complaints they had received from citizens that the cemetery had not been maintained in a proper manner. The City Secretary reported that the contractor had experienced problems in acquiring personnel and equipment and that many of the complaints that had been received were justified. Mr. James moved to continue under the current maintenance contract until its expiration of September 30, 1979 and to review the contractors performance at that time. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. James next moved to authorize bidding the new maintenance contract to be in effect October 1, 1979 and continue for one year. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration the extension of a contract for the southeast water line extension. Mr. Kotowski told the Council that the line would extended 1,630 feet at the same contract price. Mr. James moved authorization to extend the contract provisions. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Hyatt requested the Council consider annual contracts for construction of utility lines and streets as opposed to contracting on a project basis. I The Mayor introduced for consideration award of bid for a Sewer Line Extension to the North Industrial Site. Mr. Hyatt moved that the bid of Du-Mor Enterprises in the amount of $61,49l be accepted. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor read the caption of a resolution as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPLETION OF THE CRAWFORD WATERSPHEROID PROJECT; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cavazos moved the resolution be adopted. Mr. Hyatt seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration the employment of consultants to assist in improvements to the traffic signalization system. The Director of Public Safety, Mr. Bob Minnie, informed the Council that the traffic engineering consultants would makeout the specifications for installation of three traffic signals which had already been authorized by the Council. Mr. Minnie said the State Highway Department could not assist in preparing the specifications and that it could J not be done by the current City staff. Mr. Minnie also said he had attempted to receive assistance from Travis County officials, but that they were unable to provide the requested assistance. The firm locate by Mr. Minnie to prepare the specifications has agreed to do the job for 7% of the total cost of the project. Mr. Minnie said this was a standard fee. Mr. Hyatt moved authorization of employment of consultants