Discussion and possible action regarding approval of an application for the Visual Improvement Program (VIP) by Wayland Baptist University for the approval authorizing a payment directly to the contractor for parking lot improvements in accordance with the VIP requirements - D. Lowder Ms. Donna Lowder presented the following during item 6B

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B. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of an application for the Visual Improvement Program (VIP) by Wayland Baptist University for the approval authorizing a payment directly to the contractor for parking lot improvements in accordance with the VIP requirements - D. Lowder Ms. Donna Lowder presented the following during item 6B: Dr. Clinton Lowin, Executive Director/Campus Dean of Wayland Baptist University has applied for the Visual Improvement Program (VIP) to assist with parking lot improvements located at 8300 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak, Texas 78233 . The scope of work for the parking lot improvement project will include the removal all dirt and debris, a cold pour rubber asphalt crack seal, application of two seal coat, restriping parking lot and pavement markings to include white and yellow lane dividers, fire lanes, ADA, and WBU stencils with a fast dry acrylic paint. A total of three bids were received for the project and the applicant selected Pavecon LTD. to complete the signage improvements. The total cost of the entire project is $50,396.10 and they are requesting VIP funding in the maximum amount of $5,000.00. This request has met all VIP criteria requirements and meets staff approval. Should you vote to approve this VIP application, a payment will go directly to the contractor Pavecon LTD. under Resolution 2022-08. Council Director Tullgren made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-08 authorizing a payment of $5,000.00 directly to the contractor, Pavecon LTD. for parking lot improvements on behalf of the owner Wayland Baptist University as outline in the Visual Improvement Program; seconded by Citizen Director Kuhlmann. Ms. Lowder closed by making the announcement that the Wayland Baptist’s School of Nursing will relocate from New Braunfels to the Live Oak campus. Renovations to the existing building will begin soon to include a simulation ER lab area. The average age of the nursing students attending is 35 years of age.

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