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Regular Meeting February 20, 2007 Page 6 others. Mr. Jones stated this decision will impact the future of San Marcos. He stated that he does have a problem with those businesses that have already benefited from other incentives. Mr. Thomaides stated he feel there are other incentives that can be offered to new businesses. He also stated San Marcos is going to grow without the Freeport tax. He stated this exemption will affect the budget and make San Marcos even more dependent on sales tax. He also stated other businesses and citizens will benefit from these exemptions. He stated that San Marcos may be the only City without this exemption, but San Marcos has a lot of manufacturers. Ms. Couch thanked all the speakers who spoke tonight. She stated as a small business owner she struggled, but feels the struggles make you stronger. She stated that she feels San Marcos will benefit from this exemption. She also stated manufacturers are here to give back to the community. Mr. Bose stated in 1989 when the Freeport tax was approved, manufacturers never asked for this exemption. He stated that if this exemption is approved then there will be a loss of taxes and the Council will need to make adjustments in next year's budget. He stated triple Freeport tax means City, County and School, which means the school will be giving up much more. Mr. Guerrero stated he has lived in San Marcos his whole life and he was a recipient of the SMMA scholarship. He stated that he saw his family who worked for manufacturers in San Marcos that closed and then had to find other jobs in Austin. He also stated that he feels this exemption will benefit San Marcos. Mayor Narvaiz stated San Marcos must learn to compete so companies will locate here. She also stated that this exemption will change the community. She stated she feels the tax base needs to be increased and create more jobs. On roll call for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading the following vote was recorded: AYE: Couch, Narvaiz, Guerrero and Jones. NAY: Thomaides, Bose and Robertson. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 14, 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 EXTENSION OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH ACTARIS US LIQUID MEASUREMENT, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPOUND WATER METERS; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS CONTRACT EXTENSION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of Resolution, and Mr. Bose seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this Resolution is for an annual contract for Compound Water Meters which expires on March 26, 2007. He stated the terms and conditions of the contract, the City has the option to extend for two additional one year periods. This will be the first extension of the contract. Mr. Bose inquired to whether these meters are digital. Mr. O'Leary stated that currently the meters are digital. Mr. Jones inquired to the timeframe for wireless meters. Mr. O'Leary stated the City is headed