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5. Regular Meeting January 4, 2005 Page 5 PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Bose seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired as to the use of the proposed Ford Excursions. Chief Mike Baker stated the proposed Ford Excursions will be used by the Fire Marshall and Assistant Fire Chief. He stated currently the Assistant Fire Chief is driving a Crown Victoria with 176,000 miles, which originally was a police patrol vehicle. He stated the vehicle the Fire Marshall is currently driving has been in the shop seven times this year, totaling $14,000.00. He stated the Ford Excursions will also be used by the hazardous material team to transport the team, supplies and other Fire Department supplies for water rescues. 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 THE PURCHASE OF A FRONT-END LOADER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, STREET DIVISION, FROM RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY 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. Thomaides moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired as to the need for the front-end loader. Richard Mendoza stated the proposed front-end loader will replace a 1970 model the City currently owns. He stated this front-end loader has been in the shop several times. He also stated when this machine breaks down another front-end loader has to be rented to keep up with street repairs and other City needs. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced receiving a report from the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee. Mayor Narvaiz stated a citizen has signed up to speak on this issue. 1) Todd Derkacz encouraged the Council to allow the citizens of San Marcos to vote on the bicycle and pedestrian bond proposal. He stated walkers and bikers cannot safely get around San Marcos and need more crosswalks. He also stated he feels a walkable City would improve the alr pollution and the health of citizens. Mr. O'Leary stated the report provided in the Council agenda books is the recommendation of the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee. Mr. O'Leary introduced Ruben Becerra, Chair of the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee. Ruben Becerra stated the Committee held three public meetings to gather citizen input. He stated the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee took into consideration the citizens, property tax increase and