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66. Regular Meeting February 7, 2006 Page 9 THE GEOMAP 2006 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. r. Jones moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated this agreement provides for the City's participation in the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Geomap project. She stated by CAPCOG bundling mapping needs from municipalities and counties throughout the five county area will save the City money. Mr. Guerrero inquired whether this project was shared with the Appraisal District. Mayor Narvaiz stated the City will share their maps with the Appraisal District. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 25, 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 ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS ACTING THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SESSOM DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. r. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the $775,000.00 the City was awarded in federal funds. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated in 2004 the City was awarded $775,000.00 in federal funds from the Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility Fund for the Sessom Drive Improvements Project. She stated with voter approval of this project on the November 2005 Bond Election, the City now has a 50% match to move forward with this project. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether the design for this project was completed. Ms. Anderson stated the design has not begun, because this project has to follow TxDOT guidelines. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels the cross lanes on Sessom Drive should be clearly marked with brick inserts. Mr. Mihalkanin stated with sidewalks, is there still room for drainage. Ms. Anderson stated she and Ms. Barrett are working together with the University regarding this concern. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the Resolution in Part 1. to read ... Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT) is approved in substantially the form attached to this resolution, and Part 2. to read . . . is authorized to negotiate final changes to the Agreement and to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The ouncil then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.