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2 special meeting january 7, 1980 page two to the intent of the federal government program to assist communities financially. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hyatt, James, Sutton NAY: Cavazos, Hansen, Tenorio f~t:}1.IJ+ IIIJ.;//98c JL The vote was tied and the motion failed. Mayor Hansen then turned I the public hearing to the question of amendment of the housing assistance plan to consider the feasibility of designating additional districts to be approved for new construction projects. The City Manager presented a staff report on the status of the housing assistance plan including 1970 census information and a map delineating the enumeration districts approved for federally funded housing assistance. Mr. Albert Sierra, Director of Community Development, informed the Council that the areas included contained no moderate or low income concentrations in excess of 50%. The Mayor asked if there were any persons who felt additional areas needed to be added to the housing assistance plan. There was no response. The Mayor then asked if any person from the audience wished to propose deletion of any approved enumeration districts within the housing assistance plan. No response was made by either audience, Council members or staff members. Mr. James moved to reaffirm approval of the pr~sBi~~ housing assistance plan. That map is attached and is made a part of these minutes. Mr. Sutton seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hyatt, Hansen, James, Sutton, Tenorio, Cavazos NAY: None ABSTAIN: Breihan The Mayor introduced for consideration bids received for extension of a water line to the International Electric Corporation site and approval of a construction contract for same. The City Manager recommended that the City Council approve the low bid submitted by Du-Mor Enterprises in the amount of $30,406.50 for extension of a 12" water main. Mr. Gonzalez pointed out that the bid did not include the pump, which would be rebid immediately. Mr. Cavazos moved to approve the low bid submitted by Du-Mor in the amount of $30,406.50 for the extension of a 12" water main. Mr. Gonzalez also reported to the City Council that the proposed sewer extension had been analyzed by International Electric Corporation engineers and City staff and that three options were being considered. The first was to place the line in as planned to use a lift station so that adjacent property owners would also be able to tie into the force main using individual lift stations. The second option was to lower the line from the earlier proposal and construct a lift station. The third option described by the City Manager was to extend the line from the Civic Center lift station to International Electric Corporation property. Mr. Gonzalez told the Council that further study of the three options was necessary and that staff would also be attempting to locate funds to finance the project which was now estimated to be $48,000. over the initial estimate. Mr. Gonzalez promised a progress report by the next week. Mr. Breihan and Mr. Hansen directed that all necessary rights-of-way and easements be acquired prior to the final execution of the contract. The City Attorney pointed out that the contract presented to the Council for I its approval included more work than just the extension of the water line main. Mr. Cavazos amended his motion to state that the bid be awarded to Du-Mor, that the contract be approved contingent upon the approval of the City Attorney prior to its execution by the City Manager. Mr. Breihan agreed to the amendment of the motion which was unanimously adopted. I The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. on motion of Mr. Tenorio and second of Mr. James.