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Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 9 Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding funding CDBG Staple Road Sidewalk Project and direction to Staff. Mr. Mendoza stated the City received three bids on this project, which all three came in over budget. He stated Janis Hendrix, CDBG Coordinator, provided some options. He stated the Council can direct funds that are allocated for another sidewalk project (Guadalupe sidewalk) be transferred to this project in order to get it finished. He stated Staff discovered during the neighborhood meeting their desire was more than laying 4 foot sidewalks, which is an additional cost of $80,000.00. He stated new driveways will be required along Staples Road and the sidewalk will need to run through the driveway. He stated Staff can reapply for CDBG funding for the Guadalupe sidewalk project next year. Mayor Narvaiz inquired to how the shortfall occurred. Mr. Mendoza stated CDBG projects are done in a two year process; the 1st year Staff does engineering cost with a cost estimate; 2nd year apply for construction costs. Mr. Thomaides inquired to the proposed asphalt driveways. Mr. Mendoza stated the continuous sidewalk and the driveway will match, which specified a thicker base for the sidewalk. Mr. Guerrero stated he feels these issues should have been presented to the Council during the first discussion on this project. He stated the City needs to get this project done. Mayor Narvaiz stated Council needs to find a balance in what can be afforded without taking from another project and setting that project back. The Council agreed by consensus is to get this project done. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.074, to discuss duties of public officers (Council Members), Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (Development Proposal - Economic Development Contract). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:37 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 11:12 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council discussed the duties of Council Members. He stated the Council also received an update and provided direction regarding Economic Development Contract. The meeting adjourned at 11:14 p.m. on a motion made by Mr. Guerrero and seconded by Mr. Jones.