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54. Regular Meeting September 20, 2005 Page 7 continue negotiations with the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Council. Mr. Taylor stated he feels the Council should continue negotiations with the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Council. He stated he is also concerned with the proposal process for the economic development services. Mr. Bose stated he feels the Council should initiate negotiations with the remaining proponent, Global Marketing Group. Mr. Guerrero stated he feels the Council should initiate negotiations with the remaining proponent, Global Marketing Group. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels the Council should prepare a Resolution for Council to consider rejecting all proposals submitted. Mayor Narvaiz stated originally she supported the negotiation with the Greater San Marcos Economic Development Council. She stated she feels the Council should now initiate negotiations with the remaining proponent, Global Marketing Group. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the current contract ends on September 30, 2005. Mr. O'Leary stated interim provision for services for a contract will be offered while the City is in negotiations, since the current contract ends September 30, 2005. Mayor Narvaiz thanked the Staff and everyone for their efforts with the RFP process. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 22, 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, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR PIPE BURSTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S REHABILITATION OF A WASTEWATER LINE ALONG IH35 AT COMFORT SUITES THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the existing 6" wastewater line along the IH 35 frontage road at the new Comfort Suites does not have adequate capacity to handle flow from the development in this area. He stated the agreement with Comfort Suites stipulates the City is obligated to increase the capacity in this line. He stated the most cost effective way to increase the pipe capacity is to "pipe burst" the existing 6" pipeline and install an 8" pipeline. Mr. Bose inquired as to the "pipe burst" method. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated "pipe bursting" is a method of construction that does not require open trenches, which is less disruptive to the surrounding businesses. She stated the pipe will be broken and then a rod is pushed through the pipe with the new pipe attached to the rod. She stated once the pipe is in place, then the rod will release the pipe. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.