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MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Robertson moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the City, County and University entered into an agreement to acquire the 251 acre site above the Aquarena Spring Lake, which is environmentally sensitive. He stated the decision was made to purchase the property and continue to maintain it in its natural state as a green space /preserve. He stated the voters approved a $2 million bond to be used for the purchase of the property and the county then contributed $700,000 from their bond package for assistance in the acquisition of the property. The Texas Nature Conservancy purchased the land from the owner /developer and has been holding the property to allow time for the fund raising. Mr. Cobb, Director of Parks Department, stated there is a celebration planned for Monday, August 20, 2007 at the River Center. Ms. Robertson inquired to the name. Mayor Narvaiz stated the name of the property is Spring Lake Preserve. Mr. Bose inquired to use of this property. Mr. Cobb stated this property will have limited trails. Ms. Robertson inquired to whether the trails would be open. Mr. Cobb stated the trails will be open to the public once the trails are developed. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 21, 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, ENDORSING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARK TAYLOR TO THE DISTRICT 11 SEAT ON THE EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides inquired to whether this appointment will need to be approved by another board. Mr. O'Leary stated this Resolution is endorsing the appointment. Mr. Thomaides thanked Mr. Taylor for serving on this Board and all the years he has given to this Board. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of five appointments to the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint Kathy Morris, Mr. Bose moved to appoint Scott Cook, Mayor Narvaiz moved to appoint Arthur Taylor, Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Bill Taylor and Ms. Robertson moved to appoint Rev. Sam Montoya, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A REVISED SAN MARCOS HORIZONS CITY MASTER PLAN SECTOR SIX PLAN AND SECTOR SEVEN PLAN; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.