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Regular Meeting April 17, 2007 Page 7 Mayor Narvaiz stated she was moving Item #35, discussion. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion and receive a presentation regarding Lions Club tube rental operations and directions to Staff. Cody Dailey, President of Lions Club provided a presentation of all the services provided to the community. He stated these funds are from the profits of tube rental. Mayor Narvaiz thanked the Lions Club for all they do for the community. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 15, 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 PURCHASE OF EIGHT FULL SIZE CROWN VICTORIA PURSUIT VEHICLES FROM SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE TEXAS BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Bose moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired to whether there was any research done to lower the cost of fuel and to look at bio fuel. Mr. Williams stated he is not sure to the studies that were conducted. He stated the bio fuel concept is diesel and E85 is a compatible vehicle, but the Crown Victoria does not come that way. He also stated the Chevy Impala does come that way, but there is no room for a transport cage and a back seat passenger. He stated patrol vehicles have limited options, but next year there should be more options. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 16, 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 PURCHASE OF A PURSUIT SEDAN AND TWO PICKUP TRUCKS FROM WINDHAM MOTOR CO., L.P. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE TEXAS BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired to the Chevy pursuit sedan. Mr. Williams stated this vehicle is a replacement and will be used for administrative use and if the need arises it will be used for pursuit. He stated this vehicle will be a unmarked and prisoners will not be able to transported in this vehicle unless they lay down in the back seat. The Council then voted