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Regular Meeting January 18, 2007 Page 8 the Council. She feels this is a young company and could be the next Bill Gates Company. She also stated this company wants to remain in the downtown area. On roll call the adoption of the Resolution, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Couch, Guerrero, Bose, Robertson and Jones. NAY: Thomaides and Narvaiz. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY'S 2006 -2007 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE DIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Ms. Robertson seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council approved this Ordinance on first reading at the Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2007. He stated the Council needs to adopt the Ordinance on emergency to put the money in place for the Drainage Maintenance Division. He stated if the Council adopts this Ordinance on emergency, it will provide funding for the purchase of the vacuum trucks for this Division, which will be considered later on this Agenda. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration 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 AMENDING THE TRAFFIC REGISTER MAINTAINED UNDER SECTION 82.067 OF THE SAN MARCOS CITY CODE BY AMENDING THE SPEED LIMIT OF ALGARITA STREET AND CHAPARRAL ROAD; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Guerrero moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Ms. Couch seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated Council asked Staff to evaluate the situation and make a recommendation. He stated studies of Algeria Street and Chaparral Road show that the current speed limit is unsafe. Algeria Street and Chaparral Road meet the state requirements for 25 miles per hour speed limits. Mr. Guerrero inquired to how this speed limit change will be enforced. Howard William, Police Chief, stated after the Ordinance takes affect and the signage goes up, their will be a two week education period and then tickets will be issued. Mr. Jones inquired to the Transportation Advisory Board outlining of the neighborhood. Saabs