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39. Regular Meeting July 12, 2004 Page 10 Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, and Mr. Bose seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor moved to amend Section 1(5)a.2. to read ...18 consecutive months..., and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 23, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HAWKINS, DELAFIELD & WOOD FOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATION SERVICES FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SURFACE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquires to why the City needs to hire a law firm. Tom Taggart, Director of Water/Wastewater, stated an outside firm can assist the City in negotiating a contract for operation, maintenance and management services for the Surface Water Treatment Facility and Wastewater Treatment Facility. He stated this firm has 30 years experience in this area. Mr. O'Leary stated the City owns and operates the Surface Water Treatment Facility and Wastewater Treatment Facility now and is considering contracting operations. He stated an outside firm can help the City negotiate the best deal. Mr. Thomaides stated there is potential for millions of dollars savings and is in favor of investing this money. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the City needs this outside expertise. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 24, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN OVERSIZE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND J.M.C. REALTY, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. Guerrero inquired what this agreement is used for. Mr. O'Leary stated when a developer is installing water or wastewater lines the City pays for the increased overage size to help serve new customers down the line. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.