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Regular Meeting November 21, 2006 Page 10 Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the purposes Hays Caldwell Public I Utility Agency is to explore regional solutions for future water needs. He stated the City Council previously approved the City's participation in the formation of the Hays Caldwell Public Utility Agency, but the City of Lockhart withdrew its participation. He stated that with the changes in participating parties there is a need to re-create the PUA. Mr. Guerrero inquired to why the City of Lockhart withdrew. Tom Taggart, Director of Water/Wastewater, stated the City of Lockhart felt they had better choices elsewhere. Mr. Bose inquired as to the location of the CRWA plant. Mr. Taggart stated the CRWA plant is located South of HWY 80 on San Marcos River. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 26, 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, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO MANLEY CONTRACTING FOR THE HOPKINS STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT -PHASE I; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides I seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated that on September 28, 2006, five bids were received for the Hopkins Street Sidewalks - Phase I Project. Halff and Associates, the project consultant, reviewed all bids and recommended awarding a contract to the low bidder, Manley Contracting in the amount of $175,496.24. He stated this project is to construct an eight foot wide bike/pedestrian sidewalks from the Parks and Activity Center to the existing trails system along the North Side of Hopkins Street. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a public hearing and consideration of adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MIXED USE FOR A 1.339 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 324 LINDA DRIVEj AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING THIS TRACT FROM "MH" MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT TO "MU" MIXED USE DISTRICTj INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to I speak. Daniel Varges stated he is the owner of this property. He stated the City changed the zoning and he is requesting that the City change the zoning back to Mixed Use. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr.