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67. Regular Meeting February 7, 2006 Page 10 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 27, 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 FUGRO CONSULTANTS, LP, FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIO VISTA DAM MAINTENANCE AND WHITEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS 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. Bose stated he pulled this item by mistake. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 28, 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 RECREATIONAL ENGINEERING AND PLANNING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIO VISTA DAM MAINTENANCE AND WHITEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Jones moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired as to the status of the project. Mr. O'Leary stated this project has been split into two projects, which he calls the river project and the river bank project. He stated all the regulatory agencies have been contacted regarding the necessary permits. He also stated the dirt work should begin within the next two weeks. Rodney Cobb, Director of Parks and Recreation Department, stated the permits should be issued on March 1, 2006 and the major work will begin once they have received the permits. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is concerned with two separate companies doing the project. He stated he wants to make sure both contracts coordinate the responsibilities so the City is protected from contractor's defective construction or design. Mayor Narvaiz stated she agrees the City needs to be protected and not left at risk from contractor's defective construction or design. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the guarantee of the construction and/or design. Mr. Taylor stated usually a one year guarantee is written in the contract. He stated there are some engineering contracts which provide a longer warranty. He stated a second engineering contract and construction contract will come before the Council at the Regular Meeting scheduled for February 21, 2006. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels Staff should contact other municipalities to