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t.-..--\ :t ~ ::0 ~ n n owners, Alderman Tuttle moved that the offer be increased an additional 10%, making a total increase of 2~6 over the figure set-by the appraisers, and if not accepted by the final date of December 16th, the City Attorney is directed to proceed with filing of condemnation proceedings. Alderman Hillburn seconded the motion. The ayes and n2yes were as follows: , Ayes: ;:>. R. Beecroft w. M. Davis B. D. Hillburn Herman Korff I James Tuttle Nayes: None The City Attorney is to write the property owners informing them of the above decision. City Manager Fuller said he had received a lC'cter from Mr. Bluestein wi th a proposed construction agreementC enclosed, If the Council accepts the agreement a check for $3,540.00 should be returned with it for the City's portion of the consi:,ruction expenses. The Council discussed the agreemeni: and decided to ac'cept. The Council dir'ected the City Manager to notify Mr. Bluestein th2t they would send acceptance and a check for $3,540.00 with the deed to the Right-M-Way. Mr. Tom Oliver discussed briefly with i:he Council the matter of the damages to the property of Mrs. Frank Moore. The City Ai:torney indicated that he would like help on the condem- nai:ion suits and as Mr, Oliver has knowledge of the ill!i 12 matter, Alderman Tuttle moved that Mr. Oliver be employedOby the City to assist the City Attorney, with i:he excepi:ion of Mrs. Frank Moore who is represented by Mr, Oliver. The motion was seconded by Alde:rman Hillburn and was pessed unanimously. The Counci1 noi:ed that a check in the amount of $1,010.50 has been received from the Housing Authority, payment in lieu of taxes. )'..ast year 10% was paid to i:he County, 40% to i:he School District and 5Qi~ retained by the City. This year (1959) the County-State taxes have already been paid by the Cii:y. A division between i:he School District and City is required. The City Manager requested the Council i:o set the percentage to be paid to the School Districi:. After some discussion the Council decided to pay i:he School District 40% and retain 60% for the City of the Sum remaining after the County-State taxes are paid. I The City Manager informed the Council that in accordance with their instructions the Missouri Pacific Railroad is being contacted regard1ng the Hopkins Street bridge, As soon as a reply is received, the Council will be advised. City Manager Fuller stated that in this same connection, Mr. Travis Long, Expressway Engineer, Texas Highway Department, has been contacted regarding a discussion and prior planning on the expressway i:hrough San Marcos. Mr. Long advises that he can meet with the Council anytime after December 1st. City Manager Fuller suggested that if the Council wishes to arrange such a meeting they might like to also invite Mr. Bluestein. The Council agreed i:hat a meeting would be advantageous, the date to be set later. The Council was informed that Mr, Robert T, Littleton, Ground-Water Geologist, has been contacting the CitycManager regarding a water resources study of San Marcos and Hays County to be used in industrial promotion. Mr. Littleton was told that it appeared unlikely that such a study would mater- ially benefit the City at this time, however, Mr. Littleton requested that the Council be advised that he is available if his services are required. I It was brought to the attention of the Council that there had been a duplication of charges for sewer service by the Utility Department against Wood Bros., North side of the Square. Both Harrison's and Wood Bros. had been charged for sewer charges for Harrison's, Both stores are served by by i:he same meter which caused the duplication of charges. The City Mana- ger recommended a refund of $120.15 be made to Wood B~as. After a thorough