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Regular Meeting March 8, 2004 7. Page 7 project. He stated TxDOT will be selecting a contractor in May, but the project will not begin for another six months after their selection. He stated there are still some right-of-way issues to be resolved. He also stated the construction will take 12 to 18 months to complete and access through Wonder World Drive will be delayed but not completely closed. He stated on the Wonder World Drive Extension Project the City has completed the majority of the environmental assessment and biological assessment. He stated the City has sent the US Fish and wildlife the assessment report, but we are still waiting for their opinion. Mr. Taylor inquired as to the time frame for the project to begin after TxDOT receives all their required paperwork. Mr. Avila stated after TxDOT receives all the required paperwork, it would be an additional four to six months before the project would begin. He stated during the four to six months public hearings would be held, and the Federal Highway and TxDOT would also be reviewing the project. He stated the next process would be the acquisition of right-of-way and the design of the project. He stated the Engineering Department is looking at construction to begin in late 2005 or early 2006. He stated the estimated cost of right-of-way is $3.3 million and $3.6 million for design and construction. He stated the City will contribute $700,000 for environmental assessment to get clearance for right-of-way. Mr. Thomaides inquired about the CAMPO Board meeting decision regarding funding. Mr. Avila stated the City made a good case. The project moved up to the 3rd ranked project, but this project still remains in the 2007 funding year. He stated the City still has other funding sources to consider. Mayor Habingreither inquired if there is anything the Council can do to help expedite these two projects. Mr. Avila suggested the Council contact US Fish and Wildlife regarding their opinion on the assessment and become more active in CAMPO. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to when are the next meetings with CAMPO. Mr. Avila stated CAMPO will be deciding the 2007 funding list at their next meeting. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the length of time the City will have to raise the $7 million. Mr. Avila stated TxDOT will not begin any construction until the City has acquired all the right-of-way. John McBride, Chair of the Bond Advisory Board, stated they meet every other mónth and send reports to the Council. He provided the Council with an update on all Bond Advisory activities. He stated the Bond Advisory Board is pleased with the Council's decision to continue to set aside additional funding for the street maintenance program. Gaylord Bose, Chair of the Transportation Advisory Board, provided the Council with a summary of their activities. He stated the Transportation Advisory Board has scheduled some Special Meetings on March 11, 2004 and March 23, 2004. He stated he feels the meeting with Texas State University-San Marcos regarding the bus transportation went well. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding annexation calendars for H&H Tract and Agua Tierra Tract. Mr. Mark Taylor stated he is working on two annexation petitions. He stated the first is known as the H&H Tract, and the Council would need to hold a Special Meeting on March 29, 2004. The Council agreed by consensus to hold a Special Meeting on March 29, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the second annexation is