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Regular Meeting May 15, 2007 Page 5 buildings. He also stated this contract allows for a CIP increase and the contractor is requesting an increase. Mr. Thomaides inquired to whether this was a five year or one year contract. Mr. O'Leary stated this is a five year contract and this is the last year for the one year renewal option. He also stated this contract will go out for bids next year. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Thomaides, Couch, Bose, Narvaiz, Guerrero and Robertson. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Jones. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 20, 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 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND FOR TOTALING 12.8933 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN CONNECTION WORLD DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURC AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MARCOS, TEXAS RIGHT -OF -WAY WITH THE WONDER MANAGER TO EXECUTE BASE; AND DECLARING Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of Resolution and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this proposed Resolution is for the purchase of the property at Hunter Road and Wonder World Dr. He stated this property is needed for the connection of the Wonder World Drive extension. Mr. Thomaides inquired to whether this parcel is on Hunter Road. He also inquired to the price of this property. Sabas Avila, Assistant Engineering Director, stated this property is an important part of the right -of -way for the Wonder World Drive extension project. He stated this property will also provide connectivity to Hunter Road and the parks system and it also allows us to acquire a feature the TCEQ thinks would be beneficial to acquire. He stated if the City only purchased the portion they needed, it would damage the value of the property, so Staff is recommending the City purchase the entire piece of property. Mr. Bose inquired to the number of parcels the City still needs to purchase. Mr. Avila stated the City has already purchased 6 out of 12 parcels. He stated Staff estimated 11 million dollars for all parcels needed, and currently the City has spent 2.5 million dollars. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of Budget Policy Statement to be used by City Manager in preparing FY2007 -2008 Budget. Mr. Jones moved for approval of the Budget Policy Statement to be used by City Manager in preparing FY2007 -2008 Budget, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this is an important part of the budget process. He stated he received direction from the Council during the Budget Policy