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113. Regular Meeting July 19, 2005 Page 7 citizens' needs, would with the air quality, and would be more accessible to all residents. She stated she also felts by consolidating the transit system in San Marcos will eliminate traffic. Mr. Guerrero stated he supports the consolidation of the transportation systems. Mr. Thomaides stated the Transportation Advisory Board has been discussing this issue for several years. He stated he supports this Resolution. On roll call for adoption of the Resolution, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Narvaiz, Thomaides, Bose and Taylor. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Mihalkanin. (disclosure affidavit-business entity filed with City Clerk). Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 27, removed from the consent agenda, approval of Change in Service No. 7 in the amount of $37,015.70 with Hicks and Company for Wonder World Drive Extension Project. Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of Change in Service No. 7 in the amount of $37,015.70 with Hicks and Company for Wonder World Drive Extension Project, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the City has received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) from the Federal Highway Administration, which clears the City to purchase right-of-way. The City is currently negotiating with property owners to purchase right- of-way for the Wonder World Drive Extension Project. He also stated this Change in Service represents additional surveying services required to complete the right-of-way strip maps pursuant to the TxDOT Commission Minute Order No. 108745 and prior to the acquisition of right-of-way for the Wonder World Drive Extension Project. He stated this Change in Service includes additional service for new control required for re-route of New Alignment related to new cave locations; addition of three parcels; and forty additional survey monuments related to water-quality features. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of Change in Service No. 7 in the amount of $37,015.70 with Hicks and Company for Wonder World Drive Extension Project. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 28, removed from the consent agenda, approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $78,842.34 with Texas Sterling Construction, Inc. for Loop 82/Sessom Drive Intersection Project. Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $78,842.34 with Texas Sterling Construction, Inc. for Loop 82/Sessom Drive Intersection Project, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this Change Order allowed the contractor to address unknown conditions in the field, work longer hours and arrange for asphalt deliveries on a non-business day to complete a major road closure well ahead of schedule and to reopen the roadway before Monday morning rush hour. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of Change Order No.