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159 Regular Meeting September 11, 1989 Page 2 Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Agenda Item 6.A., 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, SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR SAID CITY FOR THE 1989 TAX YEAR, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1989, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1990, PROVIDING A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT OF SAID CITY, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hernandez, Morris, Guerra, Kissler, Plummer. NAY: Hart. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration two appointments to the San Marcos Electric Utility Board to complete vacancies. Mayor Morris moved to place the names of J. E. Younger and C. D. Parman in nomination for the vacancy of R. G. Phillips and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: Younger: Hernandez, Hart, Guerra, Kissler. Parman: Moore, Morris, Plummer. Mr. Plummer moved to appoint Gene Majors to complete the vacancy of Austin Curlee on the SMEU Board and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals to complete a vacancy. Mr. Hernandez moved to table the appointment to the next meeting and Mayor Morris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced a public hearing to discuss an application for funding to be submitted to the Texas Department of Commerce for consideration under the Community Development Program. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and Clotele Haynes provided information regarding the program. Ms. Haynes advised this program would allow the construction of up to six homes on City-owned property in the Victory Gardens and Dunbar neighborhoods of no more than 1000 square feet and a maximum cost of $20,000 per home. The City's only contribution would be the land. Ms. Haynes stated the City would have to monitor the program through auditing bi-annually. The City can request a revolving fund program for more housing start-ups, but Ms. Haynes recommends the City pursue two homes per year. In addition to the six new homes, Ms. Haynes recommends the City apply for funding of rehabilitation of homes (maximum of $8,000 per home). Ruben Garza, Director of Southside Community Center, stated he is in support of this grant application and program and that our City has a need for renovation of homes. Jane Moss, Board Member of Southside Community Center, stated there is a need for this grant in our community. Johnnie Armstead, Board Member of Southside Community Center, stated she is in support of this program, as there is so much needed in our community, and the six homes will be a good start. No one else wished to speak, so