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82. Regular Meeting September 27, 2004 Page 12 reviewed by their General Counsel. She stated she feels this could corne back to the City Council before the end of the year for approval, and then I the agreement would then go before the Texas Department of Transportation Commission. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the amount of money the City borrowed for this project. Ms. Anderson stated the City borrowed money for this project in two issuances. She stated the first time this project was funded for $700,000.00 was through the Interest Proceeds, and then the following year the City Council approved an additional eight hundred thousand dollars, which was sold with the Certificates on Obligations of the Clovis Barker Road project. The Council agreed by consensus to send a letter to TxDOT General Counsel emphasizing the priority and funding that is in place for this project. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired how the timing of the equipment would be figured. Ms. Anderson stated during the Transportation Master Plan, the City did some specific analysis, traffic counts and turning movements of critical intersections. She stated that was provided to the contractors working for TxDOT to help the City corne up with initial timings. She stated the City will be able to adjust the timing of critical intersections when the conditions change. She also stated the pedestrian signal's timing has also been brought up. She stated TxDOT's consultants informed her that the timing is set to when the signal starts flashing the pedestrian has enough time to get completely across the intersection. She stated the additional cost of installing the countdown pedestrian signals has not been investigated. Mr. Mihalkanin I stated he feels most the designated crosswalks need to be painted and pedestrian signage issues need to be addressed. Ms. Anderson stated the City Council could consider using a paved stone material or a different color integrated within the pavement. Mr. Guerrero inquired whether the computerized system would be operating off a tower behind the City Administration Building. Ms. Anderson stated the computerized system will be linked by radio from an antenna located near the City's water tower and another smaller antenna on top of the Municipal Building. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired whether the City has a say in the planning of the intersections with the lights and the synchronizing. Ms. Anderson stated the City will have a say in the planning of the intersections with the lights and the synchronizing. Mr. O'Leary stated they will make suggestions of the sequencing, but the City will have the control. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council's Report. Mayor Narvaiz stated the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee will be holding a meeting on September 30, 2004. She stated only three members or less of the City Council can attend. The Executive Session was completed during the Special Council Meeting held at 6:00 p.m. on September 27, 2004. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Diaz. I