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180. <br />Regular Meeting April 14, 2003 Page 12 <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; <br />AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor <br />seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor why we would fund a $133,00.00 wall. Mr. <br />O'Leary stated the construction of this wall has been budgeted in CIP for <br />some time. He stated the City has received several complaints regarding <br />the unsightly look of this substation, which belongs to the City. Bob <br />Higgs, Director of San Marcos Electric Utility, stated when the City built <br />this substation there was not enough funding for a wall at the time. He <br />stated plants could be used instead of a wall, which would cut the cost to <br />$20,000.00. Mr. Taylor stated he feels plants would be more attractive <br />than a wall. Mr. Montoya stated he likes the idea of the security wall <br />for the children in the area. Mr. Higgs stated the substation is secured <br />now with a chain-link fence, and the City is trying to make the area more <br />attractive. Mr. 0'Leafy stated a Committee of Staff members looked at <br />making an attractive entryway to the City. Dianne Wassenich stated there <br />have been many meetings and discussions about the visual look of the City. <br />She feels something should be done to this area. Ms. Narvaiz and Mr. <br />Mayhew stated they would like to look at some landscaping ideas. Mr. <br />0'Leary stated if the Council rejects this Resolution, then Staff will <br />provide alternative drawings. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he also wants a cost <br />estimate for landscaping and the maintenance for the landscaping. Mr. <br />Taylor moved to table the Resolution until the Regular Meeting scheduled <br />on April 28, 2003 and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed <br />unanimously. <br /> <br />Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 30 removed from the <br />consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as <br />follows: <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, <br />APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND N. HARRIS COMPUTER <br />CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF UTILITY BILLING CUSTOMER INFORMATION <br />SYSTEM SOFTWARE, HARDWARE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE <br />CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND <br />DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />Mr. Mayhew moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded <br />the motion. Mr. Taylor congratulated Staff on saving consultant fees. <br />Mr. Taylor asked whether e-checks are included in this system. Kimberly <br />Williams, Sales Representative for N. Harris, stated yes, the system <br />includes e-checks. Mr. Taylor inquired whether N. Harris looked at the <br />City's needs. Ms. Williams stated N. Harris conducted a formal analysis <br />and a gap analysis of what the City is doing and what the City wants <br />changed the City needs, fee process and gap analysis. Mr. Taylor <br />inquired whether there are any additional costs. Ms. Williams stated <br />there is always some possibility, but they have tried to be thorough. Mr. <br />O'Leary stated the City received 9 proposals. He stated the process was <br />narrowed down to 4 companies. The committee requested 4 companies to <br /> <br /> <br />