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144 Regular Meeting December 4, 1989 Page 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY THE ADDITION OF A NO PARKING TOW-AWAY ZONE ON EAST BLUEBONNET STREET, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Adoption of Ordinances on third and final reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY THE ADDITION OF A NO PARKING TOW-AWAY ZONE ON YALE STREET AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE ON BURLESON STREET, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Adoption of Resolutions: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REVISED EXHIBIT A TO THE WHOLESALE POWER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, FINDING THAT AN EXCESS OF $679.19 IN REAL PROPERTY TAXES WAS PAID BY MILES MCKEE, FINDING THAT AMOUNT TO BE ERRONEOUS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A REFUND IN THAT AMOUNT BY THE TAX COLLECTOR, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for discussion the Sister Cities International Program. The Council discussed the possibility of sister cities with San Marcos and other options to the Sister Cities International Program. The Council expressed interest in starting with one sister city and showed a preference to align San Marcos with a city in Mexico. Other cities expressing an interest in forming a sister city "vi th San Marcos are in Greece, Korea and Mexico. Mr. Hart felt we could have a valuable exchange with a city in Mexico, and that an overseas sister city would be more difficult to benefit from. Ms. Kissler expressed an interest in forming a sister city relationship with a city that has a university. The Mayor will provide direction to the City Secretary as to what information to obtain from other cities and cities to write in this regard. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the City of San Marcos participating in the San Marcos proposal to the Confederate Air Force. Vicki Fruit reviewed a proposctl with the Council and leasing option arrangements. A lease can only be annually appropriated. Mr. Hart expressed concern for a $6 million commitment. The Council discussed the possibility of use of fund balance to pay for water and wastewater services and the runway from general fund balance. The surrounding area is certificated by Maxwell for water service. If the area is annexed and Maxwell provides water service, then Maxwell would have to conform to the City's standards. The Wade property has its own well and septic tank. The Council discussed the property remaining outside the City limits for a period of time and the proposal of an annual lease and $100,000 for taxi runway. The City could annex the property in the future when growth warrants the expenditure for water and wastewater infrastructure. Mr. Doughty advised the Council FAA would require the Confederate Air Force to reimburse the City for the use of the runway, and Mr. Doughty will provide an estimate of this expense to the Council. The Council discussed the proposal regarding hangar and service shops at Gary being used by the CAF for the first five years, which CAF would also need to pay the fair market for their use. Mr. Plummer stated he is in favor of the City working out an arrangement if the City does not have to provide water and