05282003 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

89. Regular Meeting May 28, 2003 Page 9 MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the Professional Services Agreement covers the preparation of a Water Supply Master Plan to ensure the City's drinking water for the next 50 years. He stated Turner, Collie and Braden were selected for this project because of their expertise in State Water Planning, their ability to communicate complex issues clearly and their experience in water availability modeling, both surface and ground water sources. Mr. Taylor inquired to the amount of the contract. Ms. Anderson stated there is a cost breakdown attached to the agreement and when a Master Plan is involved, the cost is always higher. She stated the City is paying for Turner, Collie and Braden's expertise. Ms. Narvaiz stated she feels it is not only important to secure future water, but also to take a regional look at the water supply around us. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 27, 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 THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND VISION LAND GROUP CONCERNING THE PROPOSED COTTONWOOD CREEK DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither asked Mr. O'Leary to explain this project, since there are two new Council Members. Mr. O'Leary stated there is a large development on Highway 123 South named Cottonwood Creek. He stated this area has been identified as a preferred growth area of the City, but significant water and wastewater facility improvements will be needed to serve the area. The City has been negotiating a development agreement with Mr. Morris over several months. He stated the developer will donate a site for a new elevated water storage tank to the City, approximately 67 acres of parkland and greenspace, a site for a new elementary school and a new intermediate school. Mr. Morris will also pursue the establishment of a satellite higher education campus and donate a site for the campus. Mr. O'Leary stated Mr. Morris will bear the cost of all on-site infrastructure and 75% of the cost of off-site water and wastewater lines to serve the development. The City will bear 25% of the cost of off-site water and wastewater lines and 100% of the cost of oversizing the lines. He also stated the City will reserve capacity in the off-site water and wastewater lines, and the developer will be charged ~'grandfathered" water and wastewater impact fee amounts for 50% of the service units needed for buildout of the development. Mr. O'Leary also stated the City's participation in the extension and oversize for both water and wastewater will come from impact fees. Currently there is