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C. Streetlight Enhancement Proiect briefing by Tom Taggart, Director of Public Services. • e He Director of Public Services Tom Taggart presented a streetlight program updat reported p that staff was charged to do more energy efficient lighting. They implemented a street light patrol and conducted a night time survey. 13% of lights were not functional and were referred for maintenance and replacement. For better lighting that is more energy efficient and has better light quality, they initiated a streetlight pilot trail program. They are also exploring other technologies and partnering opportunities with Phillips /Widelight. D. CIP Quarterly Update by David Healey, Capital Improvements Department Director. CIP Director David Healey reported there are currently 53 projects underway, and this evening he addressed four projects. The McCarty Lane construction will begin in April and will be the first phase of the 1 10 Loop and improve the safety of our students. Sessom Drive Phase l will improve roadway safety, alleviate drainage issues and repair failing pavements. It will be completed in late April or the first of May. TXDOT will resurface after the semester ends. The Rio Vista Terrace improvements construction began in March and is expected to last two years. They will send out the first progress report to residents in May, and there will be a public meeting in June. The Rio Vista Tennis Courts opened in October. There were several issues with the surface and slab. The project will not be considered complete until the repairs are made. The Wonder World Drive ribbon cutting is scheduled for July 24. The Craddock portion will open in September. • CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of minutes. A. March 23, 2010 Regular Meeting 11. Consider adoption on second and final reading of Ordinance 2010 -14, amending Article 3, Taxicabs, of Chapter 90, Vehicles for Hire, of the San Marcos City Code adding regulations for taximeters and setting maximum taxicab fares and charges, including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date. 12. Consider adoption of Resolution 2010 -55R, approving the purchase of single phase and three phase pad mount transformers from Priester -Mell Nicholson, Inc. for $22,206.55 and from KBS for $94,680.00; authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date. 13. Consider adoption of Resolution 2010 -56R, approving the procurement of technology equipment from Unique Digital, Inc. and the associated professional services from Calence, LLC dba Insight Networking for the Technology Services Department in connection with the City's disaster recovery facility for $505,101.60 through the Texas Comptroller of Public Account's Department of Information Resources ( "DIR ") Program (Contract DIR- SDD -236); authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City and declaring an effective date. • RM040610 Minutes Page 3