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70. Regular Meeting April 19, 2005 Page 6 CH2MHILL felt there was no advantage to rebid and recommended choosing LEM Construction Company. She also stated the construction project includes 1) installation of an air collection system to route foul air to the previously purchased odor treatment equipment, 2) modifications to the aeration basins to provide for biological versus chemical phosphorous removal, 3) expansion of the facilities with new wastewater screening equipment, 4) addition of truck loading facility, 5) miscellaneous site piping civil, electrical and I&C work. She stated the majority of this project should be completed by September 15, 2005. Mr. Thomaides inquired to the interview process. Ms. Anderson stated the two low bidders were interviewed to make sure the project would be done correctly. Mr. Diaz inquired to whether there would be any guarantees of no odor. Ms. Anderson stated there are several guarantees in the contract. She stated there are also warranties on the equipment. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 21, 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND HRM CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FM HWY 3407 (WONDER WORLD DRIVE) EXTENSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels this is the most important road project in the City. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated this professional service contract provides for right-of-way acquisition services for Wonder World Drive extension. She stated the City received a Finding of No Significant Impact from the Federal Highway Administration based upon the Environment Assessment. She stated the findings clears the project for the use of federal funds and allows the City to begin right-of- way acquisition. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of Board one appointment to the Youth Commission. Mayor Narvaiz moved to appoint Karen Brajcki as a citizen-at-large representative, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of Board one appointment to the Minority Economic and Tourism Development Board. Mr. Thomaides requested this appointment be postponed to the next Regular Meeting scheduled for May 3, 2005.